Wrangler Record Sales May 2012-!

[Hilldweller]

and with that point, we may never get the diesel

SHUT UP! I'm not listening...

Here's what the 500x is supposed to look like. It's about the same size as the MINI Countryman.

You tease.
You know I want one for my wife.
It's so cute; you just want to pick it up and put it on your lap...

[Carolyn]

I guess replacing the turd engine proved to be financially advantageous for them, good to hear it.

Not the engine. The gearing. Or should I say lack of gearing. Particularly obvious in the 4 door/larger tires/added weight. Proper re-gear makes a HUGE difference. And the new transmission is actually the strongest link in the 12's....

[3jarrells]

Probably one big sale to the Egyptian Military...

[Sojourn]

And this is why it is unlikely that the US will ever see a diesel JK. Today, Chrysler sells their entire US Wrangler manufacturing capacity. They make an average of $10,000 per copy (vehicle). To retro fit their diesel JK sold in other regions to meet the US EPA regulations, then sell them at an adjusted market price (the premium that the market will bear), their profit would be reduced to $4,000 per copy. Fiat-Chrysler clearly recognizes the US diesel JK market potential, it is just not good business.

[dflesher65]

We baught one in May! Love it!

[udoxx]

It is a testament that folks want something that offers adventure possibilities and the freedom top has to be helping with sales.
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It is a testament to families (folks) that want adventure possibilities, from my point of view. I am considering getting rid of my gas guzzling heavy weight short range having Commander now that I am the proud owner of a 2012 JKU my forth Jeep.

[IrishXJ]

Speaking as someone who is about three months from signing the papers on a '12 JKU Rubicon (Or '13, whenever their ordering procedures flip to the new year), this does not bode well for me. There goes trying to con the local salesman.


Curious, those who have bought the new 2012s, how low were you guys able to low-ball the dealerships on signing?

[Hilldweller]

Curious, those who have bought the new 2012s, how low were you guys able to low-ball the dealerships on signing?

Join Tread Lightly and get the Affiliates Rewards discount. 1% below invoice plus all incentives.
No haggle ---- except for your pesky trade, of course.

[BillTex]

Join Tread Lightly and get the Affiliates Rewards discount. 1% below invoice plus all incentives.
No haggle ---- except for your pesky trade, of course.

Has anyone taken advantage of this program?
Does it result in real savings?

We will be purchasing soon and would certainly consider joining...it's a good cause regardless...

Tx, Bill

[brianjwilson]

I didn't sign up for that because I think there is a "waiting period" after joining, but that shouldn't be an issue for you. Make sure you check it out and sign up soon if it is going to benefit you. I paid a few hundred over invoice for my 2012 in may. The dealer tried to locate something for me and they had the closest match, and knew I was set on it. I sold my truck privately and picked up the Jeep right after.

Just be aware that if you use that program and have a trade, they will make their money on that end of the deal instead.