Mega Users paintpollz Posted February 29, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted February 29, 2012 FWIW, Warranty expenses in 2011 were at an all time low. A few glitches are to be expected with a new model launch. I never buy a first year car unless it's been on sale in another market first regardless of the brand. We've been selling GC's like crazy, only one had an issue with the dual stage oil pump for the VVT. Vendor issue, but still annoying to the consumer. From what I see here at the dealership vehicle quality has improved significantly. Check this article out; http://wardsauto.com/management-amp-strategy/chrysler-declares-war-customer-dissatisfaction They ARE working very hard on quality. Thanks GT. I told her to keep the car until warranty expires and then trade it in for a new one. That Pentastar V6 got such good reviews. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 It is a good motor, but only time will tell long term reliability. It was co-developed with Mercedes, we just introduced it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 any idea on the price point for the diesel? I would estimate between $1000 and $3000 more for the diesel compared to the V6. At least that's what you pay here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 not bad. Wife still wants one so I think we'll wait to try the diesel first. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted April 20, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted April 20, 2012 It is a good motor, but only time will tell long term reliability. It was co-developed with Mercedes, we just introduced it first. I think the motor has to be reliable and efficient to be a good motor.... More bad news. Sisters 2011 is back in the shop with sticky transmission issues:eek:. GTTuner, your thoughts? "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTango Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 not bad. Wife still wants one so I think we'll wait to try the diesel first. Basied on the size of your wife she should get a Fiat 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 She's not small, I just look like a giant next to her. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTango Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 +1 its all about scale..... http://www.colourbox.com/preview/3021626-917162-hand-with-a-measuring-tape-isolated-on-white-background.jpg Shave your junk and it looks bigger right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 she does have little hands. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrod Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I believe the 2014 model is getting a bit of a refresh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted April 26, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted April 26, 2012 I believe the 2014 model is getting a bit of a refresh links? "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 every time I see a 2012 overland I pee a little bit. I want to wait to see if the diesel or the refresh gets better MPG. If they release a 6cyl gas with the 8 speed auto, with decent power, that gets 30+ mpg highway I'll pick one up. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I think the motor has to be reliable and efficient to be a good motor.... More bad news. Sisters 2011 is back in the shop with sticky transmission issues:eek:. GTTuner, your thoughts? Tranny? Geez, that is the ZF box we got from Benz a way back. Those are decent trannys too. The older SRT-8's used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelwatts Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 we've got a durango in currently the trans is muffed up. we are putting a new unit it now. crazy thing is, they already have remans available from mopar. I'm a native of South Carolina. I am a dying breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 we've got a durango in currently the trans is muffed up. we are putting a new unit it now. crazy thing is, they already have remans available from mopar. It might be a new unit in a reman box. If the part number starts with "RL" it's a new unit put into circulation to get some cores back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelwatts Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 they are supposedly actual remans. the customer is an engineer and demands a brand new unit. so they are sending one off the line. I'm a native of South Carolina. I am a dying breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted April 27, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted April 27, 2012 Tranny? Geez, that is the ZF box we got from Benz a way back. Those are decent trannys too. The older SRT-8's used them. I had no idea that the 5 speeds were the ZF boxes. I previsouly criticized the integrity of the new jeep's transmission on the premise of the earlier grand cherokee models. This is a new gearbox? When did ZF start making the 5 speeds? Awaiting a txt to see what the verdict of the tranny was. GT, any news on the diesel? Also, what are you thought on the air suspension? Since its Jeeps first one, wait a while for the initial kinks to be worked out? "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 The ZF (AKA as the NAG-1 or W5A580) gear box was introduced in the 2005 LX cars. The SRT-8's use a version of this trans, pretty bullet proof. The only problems I have seen are early LX cars could allow water entry thru the dipstick seal (early models) and some shift solenoid packs that failed, but overall it has been a great trans in terms of reliability. No news on any diesels, the public knows more about this stuff than the dealers do, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelwatts Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 connector for the solenoids leaked like crazy. no biggie. nags seem to hold up just fine. i had an 08 srt cherokee come in the other day that had some software reprogramming and that thing slams into gear. even w/ casual speeds. I'm a native of South Carolina. I am a dying breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Yes, the SRT's will chirp the tires on a 1-2 shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrod Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I hear there will be a special edition srt8 with the S/C 6.2L as well around 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted August 30, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted August 30, 2012 The overland 4x4 starts at 42k and the 4x4 limited starts at 39k. Honestly, new, that's a little rich for my blood for a Jeep. We're looking at a 2011 with 15k for $32,000.00 and an overland with 9k for 36k. Let someone else eat the depreciation Bump for a sick car. You can get Overlands for around 32k now. I letting someone eat the depreciation as well, I will probably pick one up mid to end of next year, hopefully with around 60k on it. Lux trucks are just so damn expensive and the dont friggin depreciate. 5.7 liter is obvious the only way to go. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 i am waiting on a new one...diesel 8 speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted August 31, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted August 31, 2012 I dont have 50k to spend on a car. I have kids that I don't have and a house that I don't have, yet. Of course I want all the bells and whistles. I bet you could get a base model CDI for around 38-40k. 2014 is right around the corner. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 i am waiting on a new one...diesel 8 speed. this I'm hoping for 35-40 highway mpg with 300whp/400trq Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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