Tough to find spec?

[NomadicTaco]

Hi JL Forum!

I am in the market for my first wrangler. To make a long story short, I purchased a 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro that ended up being a lemon and is being bought back by Toyota. After that experience, I decided to pursue a JL Rubicon Unlimited.

My family started "overlanding" when we got the truck back in October and really enjoy it. The Rubicon seems like the way to go given the lockers.

I am having an extremely difficult time finding the options I want in a Rubicon without making some sort of sacrifice on options or color. I know I can order a Jeep and it'll arrive - sometime -. However, I conduct the vehicle surrender this Saturday and am scrambling to find what I'm looking for.

I'm looking for color matched hard top/fenders, leather (prefer brown), safety & advanced safety, LEDs, Tow group/Aux switches, Cold weather group, and 3.6 V6. Its as though every vehicle around here is missing one of those options, or non color matched, or the 4cyl turbo.

Any one else run into this problem and had to settle for the wrong color or option set?

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[BuyHold]

If you can't find what you want on a lot then you may want to consider a Factory Order.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...er-build-tracking-and-delivery-process.54344/

I wanted a 2 door manual with a few very specific options. Was having a hard time finding anything like it on any lot so went with the Factory Order route. Placed my order about two months ago and expect it to arrive at my dealer by end of this month. Been a wait but I will be getting exactly what I wanted: model, drivetrain, color, and all options.

 

[NomadicTaco]

If you can't find what you want on a lot then you may want to consider a Factory Order.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...er-build-tracking-and-delivery-process.54344/

I wanted a 2 door manual with a few very specific options. Was having a hard time finding anything like it on any lot so went with the Factory Order route. Placed my order about two months ago and expect it to arrive at my dealer by end of this month. Been a wait but I will be getting exactly what I wanted: model, drivetrain, color, and all options.

Thanks for the input. I'd love to be able to do that. However, since I'm going to be without a vehicle come Saturday (turning in my loaner and collecting my check), I'll need a vehicle relatively quick. Once they lift the restrictions around COVID in my area, I'll be back in the office. I'm almost positive I can't wait 3 months or I would. In a normal situation this wouldn't be a problem.

It seems I'll just have to sacrifice in some area or another. I'm thinking private seller (2 I am considering - both are close to what I'd order), or finding a CPO (another close by is also close to what I'd order) or new (same story, missing something or is a non preferred color). All of my possibilities are either missing one of the following: color matched top, advanced safety group, or the tow/aux package.

These aren't the end of the world, but I figured for the amount of money they cost, getting what I wanted is a good idea. I'm new to the world of buying Jeeps, the amount of options on these things is insane! Toyota doesn't have that going on at all. Just different trim levels and they come with what they come with, just a matter of finding the right color/price.

 

[PillowFightr]

I would buy a $4K beater to drive and order the Jeep you want the way you want it!

I was exactly in the same situation as you! I wanted a rubicon diesel, Sarge green, leather, black top but painted fenders and every option possible (led, aux, 8.4", heated seats, keyless, adaptive cruise, front camera etc)

I bought a $8K 4Runner that i drove for 6 months and sold for $8K after the Jeep arrived.. :P

 

[NomadicTaco]

I would buy a $4K beater to drive and order the Jeep you want the way you want it!

I was exactly in the same situation as you! I wanted a rubicon diesel, Sarge green, leather, black top but painted fenders and every option possible (led, aux, 8.4", heated seats, keyless, adaptive cruise, front camera etc)

I bought a $8K 4Runner that i drove for 6 months and sold for $8K after the Jeep arrived.. :P

I've been honestly considering that myself. I had a lead on a 99 4Runner but the guy raised his price from 4500 to 5900 after he did "research". So I passed on it. Perhaps I'll reach back out to him in a couple weeks to see if he still has it and is willing to deal on it.

With that being said, I wouldn't mind scoring a older NA miata which would be fun. I can probably get one nice enough to keep around and use as a 2 and from work car to keep miles off the JL.

 

[sf5211]

I would buy a $4K beater to drive and order the Jeep you want the way you want it!

I was exactly in the same situation as you! I wanted a rubicon diesel, Sarge green, leather, black top but painted fenders and every option possible (led, aux, 8.4", heated seats, keyless, adaptive cruise, front camera etc)

I bought a $8K 4Runner that i drove for 6 months and sold for $8K after the Jeep arrived.. :P

This^.... OP don’t settle on somebody’s used crap that’s missing something you want. It’ll bother you forever. If you can afford a factory order time goes so fast anyway. You’ll pick up your own baby that day, it’ll have that unique new car smell, 5 miles on the odometer and every option you want. There’s no thrill like it. Nice weather is coming I’d even consider a motorcycle and Uber for rainy days.

 

[JL MADDOG]

This^.... OP don’t settle on somebody’s used crap that’s missing something you want. It’ll bother you forever. If you can afford a factory order time goes so fast anyway. You’ll pick up your own baby that day, it’ll have that unique new car smell, 5 miles on the odometer and every option you want. There’s no thrill like it. Nice weather is coming I’d even consider a motorcycle and Uber for rainy days.

^^^This^^^

Get a cheap beater and order exactly what you want.

 

[kingpinJL]

for what it's worth, the 2.0 is a fantastic engine.

 

[NomadicTaco]

for what it's worth, the 2.0 is a fantastic engine.

Thanks for letting me know. Perhaps I'll look into it.

 

[Dgr401]

Check this out, black leather not brown. These options are definitely hard to find. Not close to you but I thought you would like to see this.
https://www.jeep.com/hostd/windowst...1-1957213622.1614974481&vin=1C4HJXFG1MW624549

https://www.kellyjeepchrysler.net/n...r-Boston-dd99f5aa0a0e0a6b0a53c4e36238a7cf.htm

They have 3of them, black, crystal granite and sting gray.

 

[multicam]

You could buy a cheap beater, or try renting a car ... you’ll spend a lot on the rental (more than your new jeep payment most likely) but we’re only talking a few months and trust me, you’ll really regret settling for a jeep you don’t want. Much better to get exactly what you want from the factory.

 

[tehkayd]

Get a budget or thrifty car rental for 45 days. Should equal out to a small monthly jeep payment.

 

[Thx1158]

Hi JL Forum!

I am in the market for my first wrangler. To make a long story short, I purchased a 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro that ended up being a lemon and is being bought back by Toyota. After that experience, I decided to pursue a JL Rubicon Unlimited.

My family started "overlanding" when we got the truck back in October and really enjoy it. The Rubicon seems like the way to go given the lockers.

I am having an extremely difficult time finding the options I want in a Rubicon without making some sort of sacrifice on options or color. I know I can order a Jeep and it'll arrive - sometime -. However, I conduct the vehicle surrender this Saturday and am scrambling to find what I'm looking for.

I'm looking for color matched hard top/fenders, leather (prefer brown), safety & advanced safety, LEDs, Tow group/Aux switches, Cold weather group, and 3.6 V6. Its as though every vehicle around here is missing one of those options, or non color matched, or the 4cyl turbo.

Any one else run into this problem and had to settle for the wrong color or option set?

I made the mistake of buying a Toyota Tacoma TRD Off road...never ever again as it left me stranded and the dealer sucked. I ordered my jeep on 22 Feb. Its scheduled to ship on 3/13 from the factory. It wont take too long. I'd look at a beater or even as others suggested talking to a rental company and securing a rental for a month or so. They should work with you and you will get EXACTLY what you want. A couple weeks isnt going to kill you and the satisfaction in the long run will be worth it. But this is just my view.

 

[NomadicTaco]

I made the mistake of buying a Toyota Tacoma TRD Off road...never ever again as it left me stranded and the dealer sucked. I ordered my jeep on 22 Feb. Its scheduled to ship on 3/13 from the factory. It wont take too long. I'd look at a beater or even as others suggested talking to a rental company and securing a rental for a month or so. They should work with you and you will get EXACTLY what you want. A couple weeks isnt going to kill you and the satisfaction in the long run will be worth it. But this is just my view.

Sounds about right haha. My tacoma never left me stranded but it had unfixable electrical issues and the dealer has been less than stellar. Never again will I buy from that place, and if tomorrow doesn't go well, I'll never buy another Toyota.

 

[NomadicTaco]

Check this out, black leather not brown. These options are definitely hard to find. Not close to you but I thought you would like to see this.
https://www.jeep.com/hostd/windowst...1-1957213622.1614974481&vin=1C4HJXFG1MW624549

https://www.kellyjeepchrysler.net/n...r-Boston-dd99f5aa0a0e0a6b0a53c4e36238a7cf.htm

They have 3of them, black, crystal granite and sting gray.

Dang you're the man! Thank you for your assistance.

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