Opinions on purchasing 2017 JKU or wait on JLU

[The Great Grape Ape]

Yes, but I'm imagining a website with real prices on it, not fake MSRP prices. Something like the online Apple Store.

Yeah, that's a bad model, and would make you wish for someone (like a dealer) to reduce the price from $60K for all Rubis, $50K for all Sahara and $40K for all Sport, no options they are appointed how FCAppple sees fit, here's our no-haggle-prices, and you're gonna like it.
That would be the Apple equivalenet with a Wrangler.

The annoying part of the equation is people complain about price, but don't even make the same effort to research and price shop they would for a new pair of skis or bicycle or TV.
The tools are out there and still people don't bother to prepare themselves they just walk into a dealership and expect the salesperson to want to cut their income based on a 5 minute 'relationship'.

People need to treat this as the significant purchase it is, and do the appropriate amount of work for it to save money.

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[The Great Grape Ape]

Do Internet prices include "Destination Fee" ( Delivery to dealer in your area) . Here in the Northeast, thats an extra $1000.

Destination fee isn't the cost to deliver to your dealer, it is the same across the country, so as to not penalize dealers further away from Toledo, and it's a government and dealership requirement.

It's essentially an equalized trailing average of the total cost of delivery for all Wranglers from the previous year applied as a fixed cost to this year's Wranglers.

Also you would be charged it by law even if you picked up directly at the plant.

 

[Spank]

Shady dealers will sometimes to try to add a "destination fee" on top of the price (packaged with the dealer fee, title, tax, etc.) when it's already factored into the MSRP. That's another thing to watch for. Slimy bastards.

 

[JaybearWL]

Show them the Koons prices for a similar Wrangler:

https://www.koonsjeep.com/new-inven...acted=inventory-listing1-facet-anchor-trim-13

and say you would prefer to buy local.

Are they a pretty good barometer for average prices? Scraping the barrel low?

 

[ThirtyOne]

Koon prices are on the low end, although I have been able to get a local dealer to meet them. They also offer group buys through some of the online forums and those prices are no-haggle and the lowest you are likely to find. One thing to check is the doc fees. They vary by state and are relatively high in VIrginia.

 

[MrDinkMan]

After seeing last night and today's pics you'd being doing yourself a disservice by not waiting to see and drive the JL at least.

 

[MrJeepNut]

After seeing last night and today's pics you'd being doing yourself a disservice by not waiting to see and drive the JL at least.

Following up on my posts above, I have in the end, after much temptation, resisted buying the heavily-discounted JK Rubi Recon that I mentioned. Against @Billy's advice, I did go test drive it, and I loved it, and I wanted to buy it. But the voices told me "no, you might regret it", so I left it there on the lot. It sold on Tuesday, the next business day after I drove it.

Gotta drive the JL first, regardless of how many awesome JK deals I may have to pass up in the next few months. I plan to keep my next Wrangler a long time, so I want to get it right, even if it costs more to do so.

 

[Billy]

Following up on my posts above, I have in the end, after much temptation, resisted buying the heavily-discounted JK Rubi Recon that I mentioned. Against @Billy's advice, I did go test drive it, and I loved it, and I wanted to buy it. But the voices told me "no, you might regret it", so I left it there on the lot. It sold on Tuesday, the next business day after I drove it.

Gotta drive the JL first, regardless of how many awesome JK deals I may have to pass up in the next few months. I plan to keep my next Wrangler a long time, so I want to get it right, even if it costs more to do so.

Ah grasshopper, when you can snatch the pebble from my hand, you will become the JL master...

 

[JaybearWL]

DISCIPLINE

 

[Florak]

I am about to purchase my first Wrangler. A 42 year dream- so to speak... I went to my local dealership in late August and spec'd out everything I wanted and production began. I told them I wanted a new 2018 after reading about the JL. Well, after about two weeks- I discovered that they ordered me a 2018 JK. It arrives tomorrow and now I am faced with the decision- do I buy it or do I wait? I have heard rumors of keyless entry (fob and push button start)- which I love as I HATE carrying keys in my pocket. New UConnect interface and new top options. Just curious to get the opinion of some experienced veterans if you think I should wait or just pick up the JK that was ordered? The dealership is not holding me to the order- they of course will have no trouble selling it if I decline.
Thanks,

 

[Billy]

I am about to purchase my first Wrangler. A 42 year dream- so to speak... I went to my local dealership in late August and spec'd out everything I wanted and production began. I told them I wanted a new 2018 after reading about the JL. Well, after about two weeks- I discovered that they ordered me a 2018 JK. It arrives tomorrow and now I am faced with the decision- do I buy it or do I wait? I have heard rumors of keyless entry (fob and push button start)- which I love as I HATE carrying keys in my pocket. New UConnect interface and new top options. Just curious to get the opinion of some experienced veterans if you think I should wait or just pick up the JK that was ordered? The dealership is not holding me to the order- they of course will have no trouble selling it if I decline.
Thanks,

Wait. Keyless entry is confirmed. Among many other things.

 

[Jabs]

I am about to purchase my first Wrangler. A 42 year dream- so to speak... I went to my local dealership in late August and spec'd out everything I wanted and production began. I told them I wanted a new 2018 after reading about the JL. Well, after about two weeks- I discovered that they ordered me a 2018 JK. It arrives tomorrow and now I am faced with the decision- do I buy it or do I wait? I have heard rumors of keyless entry (fob and push button start)- which I love as I HATE carrying keys in my pocket. New UConnect interface and new top options. Just curious to get the opinion of some experienced veterans if you think I should wait or just pick up the JK that was ordered? The dealership is not holding me to the order- they of course will have no trouble selling it if I decline.
Thanks,

I agree with Billy! Definitely wait.

New Look
Updated Engine
Updated Interior
Larger Screens and Uconnect
Keyless Entry
Standard Back Up Camera
Standard Side Airbags

There's a bunch of little details that all together will make a big difference. And in 2 years the JK will look outdated compared to the JL.

 

[Dackel]

I am about to purchase my first Wrangler. A 42 year dream- so to speak... I went to my local dealership in late August and spec'd out everything I wanted and production began. I told them I wanted a new 2018 after reading about the JL. Well, after about two weeks- I discovered that they ordered me a 2018 JK. It arrives tomorrow and now I am faced with the decision- do I buy it or do I wait? I have heard rumors of keyless entry (fob and push button start)- which I love as I HATE carrying keys in my pocket. New UConnect interface and new top options. Just curious to get the opinion of some experienced veterans if you think I should wait or just pick up the JK that was ordered? The dealership is not holding me to the order- they of course will have no trouble selling it if I decline.
Thanks,

Keyless entry and 8” unconnect are confirmed. Along with a lot of other upgrades and improvements. You should check out the full list of what’s confirmed so far - http://www.jlwranglerforums.com/for...l-jlu-and-2019-pickup-jt-info-compilation.21/

I think after reading that you’ll decide it’s smart to wait for the JL.

 

[TroyBoy]

I agree with Billy! Definitely wait.

New Look
Updated Engine
Updated Interior
Larger Screens and Uconnect
Keyless Entry
Standard Back Up Camera
Standard Side Airbags

There's a bunch of little details that all together will make a big difference. And in 2 years the JK will look outdated compared to the JL.

plus better axles
probably a better tow rating
fold down windshield that is actually easy

 

[Matt The Hammer]

A 2018 JL will look new for the next ten years.

A 2018 Jk will immediately be 'the old jeep model'.

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