Take Delivery of 2023 JLRU XR or Cancel & Order 2024?

[joetimmons]

So if you were to have a 2023 JLRU on order would you take delivery in the next 90 days OR cancel and re-order the newly released 2024 JLRU with the somewhat ugly grill, bigger screen, new Uconnect os, wireless car play android auto, full floating rear axel, higher tow, power seats, winch option, side airbags, with a higher MSRP and delayed delivery to Sept/Oct?

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[wisgoose]

It really depends on what you value more. If you care about the new features/changes more than an early delivery, the MY23 exclusive colors and lower cost, it would make sense for you to cancel and order the 24.
It's not worth it for me.

 

[Beachcomber72]

Take delivery of the 2023 in my opinion. Either way I wish you luck on your new Jeep.

 

[2nd 392]

A tough one, only due to the axle, they can keep the rest of the change. But you will still be paying for it on top of the price increase to get the axle.

 

[WheretheJLs]

We have had our Rubi XR for a couple months. While the new changes are mostly nice, none of it makes me kick myself for not getting a '24.

 

[aldo98229]

The new grille is neither here nor there, it’s just different. Besides, it looks like it will mount on the exact same points as before, if you really wanted to swap out the grilles.

UConnect 4 does everything I need it to do. I’m sure the larger screen is crisper and more responsive, but I feel Jeep sacrificed the simple elegance of the original dashboard design in the process.

We still don’t know what the new prices will be. Jeep says it will be making a lot of features standard, like adaptive cruise control, forward collision avoidance, and more airbags. None of those are appealing for me, and we all know they won’t be cheap.

Personally, I wouldn’t wait.

Good luck.

 

[mwilk012]

The new grille is neither here nor there, it’s just different. Besides, it looks like it will mount on the exact same points as before, if you really wanted to swap out the grilles.

UConnect 4 does everything I need it to do. I’m sure the larger screen is crisper and more responsive, but I feel Jeep sacrificed the simple elegance of the original dashboard design in the process.

We still don’t know what the new prices will be. Jeep says it will be making a lot of features standard, like adaptive cruise control, forward collision avoidance, and more airbags. None of those are appealing for me, and we all know they won’t be cheap.

Personally, I wouldn’t wait.

Good luck.

Our Pacifica has the new Uconnect in it, it’s very nice. The screen is hard glass and not the soft layered feel like the 8.4” Uconnect 4. Depending on exactly how much of a price increase there is, 23 may prove the be the worst year to buy.

 

[Warped]

I was in the same boat as the OP. The '24s won't be out until Fall. None of the color choices shown thus far peaked any real interest. If I wanted luxury, I'll drive my Grand Cherokee L. I quickly decided to keep my order for the JLUR in Punkn'. No regrets.

 

[LLANERO]

Redesigns/face-lifts always suffer from resistance to change.
After a few moths, people who didn't like them at first start liking them.
I've seen it happen to all changes to the wrangler since I got my 2008 JLUR.
I saw TJ owners said the 4-door JK was the end of the wrangler. Many TJ owners made fun of me in our first off-road trips.
JK owners said the 3.6 and new dashboard (2012?) made it less rugged. Then JK owners said the JL was the end of the wrangler...
Cancel and order a 2024 or most probably you'll regret it later. You'll regret not having the new features and you'll think your JL is looking outdated.
If you don't like the grill, PM me when you get your '24 and I'll trade it for mine.
I bet you many of the new grill haters will eventually swap theirs for the new one.

 

[TexasJeeper]

I have yet to take delivery of my 23 4xe so I’m in the same boat. If my rig gets built on schedule which is 5/5, I will be lucky to see it in June. That should be pretty close to when the 1st MY24 could be hitting the lots. I’m torn because I won’t get full tax credit so I’m losing money there and it will already be a year old when I take delivery. Don’t like any of the colors offered so far on 24’s and my 23 on order is Punk’n, probably my favorite color so far on a Jeep. But the 24’s so have a lot to offer in most of the trims.

 

[joetimmons]

Great points , would all be easier if we had pricing

 

[Roky]

I would keep the 23 , I can’t get past that grill…. ……looks like a renegade…. ….. the other upgrades aren’t enough to make me want one…. I mean how big of a fking screen do you need, even if you’re nearsighted, shit you’re a foot away …….. ymmv , but I’ll pass…..

 

[hoag4147]

I would keep the 23 , I can’t get past that grill…. ……looks like a renegade…. ….. the other upgrades aren’t enough to make me want one…. I mean how big of a fking screen do you need, even if you’re nearsighted, shit you’re a foot away …….. ymmv , but I’ll pass…..

Oh come on, be the first to get one and throw RK long arm on it and some 40s with upgraded axle shafts in the full float rear. They brought back Granite just for you

 

[mwilk012]

I have yet to take delivery of my 23 4xe so I’m in the same boat. If my rig gets built on schedule which is 5/5, I will be lucky to see it in June. That should be pretty close to when the 1st MY24 could be hitting the lots. I’m torn because I won’t get full tax credit so I’m losing money there and it will already be a year old when I take delivery. Don’t like any of the colors offered so far on 24’s and my 23 on order is Punk’n, probably my favorite color so far on a Jeep. But the 24’s so have a lot to offer in most of the trims.

color is more important than these other options. It would be cheaper to retrofit the new stuff than to repaint.

 

[Shibadog]

I know I’m far and away in the minority here but IMHO opinion Jeep is taking the Wrangler entirely in the wrong directions . If I wanted a luxury ride I would NOT be shopping for a Jeep-too many far better built vehicles with a LOT more practicality for the same or less $$. I believe the Wrangler is being converted into a “G class” competitor (ie The Ultimate Mall Crawler). Not my thing at all, but different strokes for different folks. For the OP I’d stay with my existing order unless you are someone who is into the latest/greatest.

Pretty sure my JL will be the last Jeep I’ll buy and I’ll be looking elsewhere when it’s time for a new street/off road rig. I sincerely miss the basic simplicity and ease of maintenance of the older rigs (and yes I know about the new crash protection requirement etc., etc.). Sadly, Not many choices here in the states. May wind up converting a first gen Roxor to street legal or buying/restoring a CJ or an IH Scout.

Whatever you decide, get what calls to YOU and enjoy it

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