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Re: Chrome Wheels [dan1166] and gas mileage
by naatz1
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Sep 08, 2004 (7:49 pm)
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Replying to: dan1166 (Oct 01, 2003 6:54 pm)
OK to you dan and also field1...I have some recent Aug posts in the standard JGC column. I have a 2001 Laredo I6 w/56K miles.
MILEAGE: It's pushing 4 yrs so I do not recall the exact time our mileage improved but I would give it at least 1000 mis (we got a new 300M a few months ago, I did not get my current 20/27mpg in first 1000 mis either). For years now I get around 15-17mpg in town depending on temps, if selectrac 4WD is off/on, etc. We get 20 75mph and otherwise "ideal conditions" of 70 degrees and no wind. It clearly goes up to low 20s when driving 60mph on a 2 lane highway. I call the mileage "acceptable" but nothing to write home about especially compared to our 250hp 300M. I guess it's the SUV tax with a higher profile large tire vehicle...or something.
CHROME WHEELS: I don't have them on the Jeep but I got caught with the 300M the same way. Plastic coated, not happy on even a $32K vehicle (we paid $24K closeout but still...). They look gorgeous now but will they in 7years after a couple of high curb scrapes? Must be a new DC thing. At least I have a full size spare if only one gets bunged up.
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Re: Jeep Cherokee (All): Prices Paid & Buying Experience [Sylvia]
by benjaminhaag
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Sep 09, 2004 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: Sylvia (Jul 30, 2003 11:34 am)
Hello,
I bought my 2001 JGC Laredo on 9/30/01 (don't know if that qualifies as "recent"...I bought it off the lot after the 2002's were in. Sticker was about 31K and change; I drove it away for $26,600. I was paying cash, so no financing. Overall it was a decent experience; the people at the dealership were courteous and not pushy, and since then I've had a good experience with the service department when I've needed it (which hasn't been often).
Benjamin
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Re: Jeep Cherokee (All): Prices Paid & Buying Experience [Sylvia]
by rockymtn04
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Sep 22, 2004 (9:39 pm)
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Replying to: Sylvia (Jul 30, 2003 11:34 am)
YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR HOME WORK...IF TRADING IN A VEHICLE...YOU HAVE TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS WORTH AND ASK DEALER FOR INVOICE PRICE OF VEHICLE INTERESTED IN YOU SHOULD PAY 800.00 BELOW INVOICE, LESS TRADE...AND BE PREPARED TO WALK AWAY FROM DEALERSHIP IF THEY DON'T PRODUCE....REMEMBER...YOU HAVE TO PAY THE CAR NOTE. DEALERS ARE STARVING....
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Re: HELP!! [jrandol]
by rockymtn04
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Sep 22, 2004 (9:58 pm)
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Replying to: jrandol (Jun 16, 2004 7:28 pm)
HOPE YOU DIDN'T BUY YET.
I PURCHASED NEW LOADED JGC WITH MSRP $33,000. WITH TRADE (02 EXPLORER)
PAID JUST UNDER $17,500. IN CHICAGO AREA.
INCLUDES 10 DISC CD CHANGER AND SUNROOF....
ASK FOR INVOICE PRICE...NOT MSRP AND EXPECT TO PAY SIGNIFICANTLY UNDER INVOICE PRICE OR WALK AWAY. REMEMBER THE CAR NOTE IS IN YOUR NAME; ITS YOUR MONEY.
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Re: Jeep Cherokee (All): Prices Paid & Buying Experience [rockymtn04]
by tidester HOST
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Sep 22, 2004 (10:42 pm)
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Replying to: rockymtn04 (Sep 22, 2004 9:39 pm)
Netiquette suggests not using all caps!
tidester, host
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Re: Jeep Cherokee (All): Prices Paid & Buying Experience [Sylvia]
by sambrown
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Sep 23, 2004 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: Sylvia (Jul 30, 2003 11:34 am)
I Am about to purchase an 04 GC. Smart buy is offered in NY with heavy cash back (7250.00) plus dealer discount of another 1800.00. I am plan to buy the vehicle. This package offered the best deal..
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Re: Recent Used 2001 GC Limited Purchase [un-limited]
by sambrown
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Sep 23, 2004 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: un-limited (Jun 24, 2004 9:26 pm)
if you dont pay it, the ccr will be added in to the cost and it raise your monthly payment by whatever, maybe 20.00. The only way around this is to take that off the selling price, but you may be at the bottom already. The numbers you mention sound good. The dealer may not come down anymore..
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Re: Jeep Cherokee (All): Prices Paid & Buying Experience [rockymtn04]
by bzimmer
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Sep 27, 2004 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: rockymtn04 (Sep 22, 2004 9:39 pm)
Ok let me get this straight. You want to pay $800.00 below invoice? You expect a dealer to go into holdback a device that is put into place to protect the dealer from someone like you? To top it off you expect a salesman or woman to spend 1-2 hours with you and listen to your kids whine for $75 bucks? I don't thinks so. Dealers will starve rather than deal with people like you. If you want a 04 Grand Cherokee find one at a dealer and tell them you will pay invoice for that Grand Cherokee over there they will be more than happy to help you and sell you one since the 05's are coming out.
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Re: Jeep Cherokee (All): Prices Paid & Buying Experience [sambrown]
by bzimmer
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Sep 27, 2004 (1:05 pm)
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Replying to: sambrown (Sep 23, 2004 12:14 pm)
Sam You should get more than $1800.00 discount on the Grand. You are getting all rebates but get more off the MSRP. Go for invoice in NY all dealers are killing themselves up there.
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Re: Jeep Cherokee (All): Prices Paid & Buying Experience [bzimmer]
by bjoye
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Oct 14, 2004 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: bzimmer (Sep 27, 2004 1:05 pm)
Anyone have any thoughts on how much the new '05s should be going for? I see on the Jeep website that they have $1500 cash back already on the new ones. What's a good range relative to invoice on a new '05?
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