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Jeeponomics 101: Eternal tirekicking for the gutless Jeep
- Huckleberry
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Its not unreasonable at all. Seems to me that it should be a lot easier for a dude that works for FCA. Have you talked to any work bros/colleagues who have bought? Or are you too new to want to go that route? There has gotta be a way through the red tape just gotta find a guide.Detroit wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 9:46 pmBasically.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2019 7:45 pm
That's because he is Archduke Christopher Allentown IX, Master of the Leafy Green Enclave of Yuppolia, Michigan. He gets what he wants.
I just expected something similar to Chevrolet where nearly every dealer I emailed responded with a quote without more than a few emails. What's so unreasonable about that?
I had pretty good experiences shopping Fiesta STs. They would just send over the price and that was it, they also pulled one right out of the showroom for me to drive since it was the spec I wanted, rather than having me take out the grey non Recaros one that was already outside.
Also most of my Ford service experiences while Bang Bussing were pretty good. I’ve only interacted with Chevy twice in my five years of ownershit, but they were both fine too.
My worst experience by far was that time Tesla closed down their entire dealer network while I was in the Tesla store
Also most of my Ford service experiences while Bang Bussing were pretty good. I’ve only interacted with Chevy twice in my five years of ownershit, but they were both fine too.
My worst experience by far was that time Tesla closed down their entire dealer network while I was in the Tesla store
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Most just pick a close dealer and take employee pricing and done. I was hoping to do better that employee pricing on these nearly 2 year old models, buy that seems impossible without blowing a day sitting in the building playing games.Irish wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 10:39 pmIts not unreasonable at all. Seems to me that it should be a lot easier for a dude that works for FCA. Have you talked to any work bros/colleagues who have bought? Or are you too new to want to go that route? There has gotta be a way through the red tape just gotta find a guide.
I'm just going to order exactly what I want from the Jeep dealer I drive by every day.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
Sometimes it just isn't worth it. This way, you save the headaches, pain, and get your exact choices in everything. Sounds like you'll still get fair pricing, so I don't see why not.Detroit wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 10:20 amMost just pick a close dealer and take employee pricing and done. I was hoping to do better that employee pricing on these nearly 2 year old models, buy that seems impossible without blowing a day sitting in the building playing games.Irish wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2019 10:39 pm
Its not unreasonable at all. Seems to me that it should be a lot easier for a dude that works for FCA. Have you talked to any work bros/colleagues who have bought? Or are you too new to want to go that route? There has gotta be a way through the red tape just gotta find a guide.
I'm just going to order exactly what I want from the Jeep dealer I drive by every day.
- CorvetteWaxer
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Exactly.D Griff wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 2:24 pmSometimes it just isn't worth it. This way, you save the headaches, pain, and get your exact choices in everything. Sounds like you'll still get fair pricing, so I don't see why not.Detroit wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 10:20 am
Most just pick a close dealer and take employee pricing and done. I was hoping to do better that employee pricing on these nearly 2 year old models, buy that seems impossible without blowing a day sitting in the building playing games.
I'm just going to order exactly what I want from the Jeep dealer I drive by every day.
A couple extra bucks won't kill you, but you get just what you want.... And the Monrony with "The vehicle was especially built for <your name> " on it is priceless.
I’ve been down the road of buying the wrong color or similar, that will hug you the entire time you own the car. An extra $1000 or something will be forgotten within the month.CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 6:35 pmExactly.
A couple extra bucks won't kill you, but you get just what you want.... And the Monrony with "The vehicle was especially built for <your name> " on it is priceless.
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I've never once had anything that checked every single box. I usually just buy the closest thing I can find (and afford). I've been debating for years what would happen if I ordered a vehicle exactly how I wanted (its staying power, etc). Might just find out assuming I can settle on something.D Griff wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 6:53 pmI’ve been down the road of buying the wrong color or similar, that will hug you the entire time you own the car. An extra $1000 or something will be forgotten within the month.CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2019 6:35 pm
Exactly.
A couple extra bucks won't kill you, but you get just what you want.... And the Monrony with "The vehicle was especially built for <your name> " on it is priceless.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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What'd you buy? Mine needs new wiper blades, but I've been too since the truck is going back in 4 months. At least the driver's side should be changed, it's really streaky.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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I just put Bosch Icons on the Volt and and they're fantastic. Will likely replace on the truck too..
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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I only go with Bosch Icons for my vehicles. I've never had good luck with the Rain-X blades or any other type of beam wiper.
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I bought a cabinet for my booze.
Washed the 911 and found some gnarly scratches that got applied by something that fell off a dump truck that cut across 2 lanes to make an exit on the highway.
Not sure if they will polish out. Left a couple patches of scratches and about 10-12 small rock chips on the front bumper.
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hopefully they polish out nicely!CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Mon May 13, 2019 10:55 amI bought a cabinet for my booze.
Washed the 911 and found some gnarly scratches that got applied by something that fell off a dump truck that cut across 2 lanes to make an exit on the highway.
Not sure if they will polish out. Left a couple patches of scratches and about 10-12 small rock chips on the front bumper.
now this i like:
https://www.allstardodge.com/vehicle-de ... G3KW580843
$50k doe. And Im sure its $30k at max's local
https://www.allstardodge.com/vehicle-de ... G3KW580843
$50k doe. And Im sure its $30k at max's local
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Don't crush my dreams of watching others buy them and never getting one for myself.
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Gladiator markups are
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.