It was certainly a tough decision and couldn't find or make a deal for an Ecoboost or non-Ecoboost that would fit my budget especially brand new with little incentives to be had and finally purchased a Brand new 2018 Granite Crystal Metallic Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude package FWIW with optional Alpine 9 AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS W/SUBWOOFER for a grand total of $36,000 before taxes and applicable fees with an MSRP of $40,780. Z
I certainly needed an SUV especially with the SHO being lowered and all with old man winter upon us!
Feel free to take a poke or two! Lol. Z :)
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Engine/Transmission: (Standard) 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE (ERB) + 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (DFT) = Package 2BZ
Laredo Altitude seats:
Black Suede Seats W/black Stitching:
- Black (KLX9)
Laredo 4x4 Altitude package (ACA) (MSRP $6,095 / INV. $5,425) (included in base price above)
115V AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET (JKV)
1-YR. SIRIUSXM RADIO SERVICE (X9B)
20X8.0 GLOSS BLACK ALUMINUM WHEELS (WHF)
265/50R20 BSW A/S LRR TIRES (TKJ)
5-YEAR SIRIUSXM TRAFFIC SERVICE (X9M)
5-YEAR SIRIUSXM TRAVEL LINK SERVICE (X9N)
8.4" TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY (RFL)
ALTITUDE GRILLE (MHM)
ALTITUDE IV PACKAGE (ACA)
BLACK SUEDE SEATS W/BLACK STITCHING (*KL)
BODY COLOR CLADDINGS (MRV)
BODY COLOR FASCIA (MCY)
BODY COLOR SHARK FIN ANTENNA (RHC)
DARK DAY LIGHT OPENING MOLDINGS (MMR)
DARK HEADLAMP BEZEL FINISH (MFG)
DARK LENS TAILLAMPS (LD1)
DELETE LAREDO BADGE (MU8)
FRONT ACCENT/BODY COLOR FASCIA (MLB)
GLOSS BLACK FASCIA APPLIQUE (MCH)
GPS NAVIGATION (JLN)
HD RADIO (RE8)
HEATED FRONT SEATS (JPM)
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (NHS)
JEEP BLACK GLOSS BADGING (M1C)
POWER LIFTGATE (JRC)
REAR ACCENT/BODY COLOR FASCIA (MLL)
REAR VIEW AUTO DIM MIRROR (GNK)
REMOTE START SYSTEM (XBM)
RR FASCIA GLOSS BLACK STEP PAD (CMR)
SECURITY ALARM (LSA)
SECURITY AND CONVENIENCE GROUP (AJY)
SINGLE EXHAUST W/ BRIGHT TIP (NEC)
SIRIUSXM GUARDIAN, 1-YR TRIAL (RSK)
SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO (RSD)
SIRIUSXM TRAFFIC PLUS (RTB)
SIRIUSXM TRAVEL LINK (RSM)
STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED AUDIO CTRLS (RDZ)
UCONNECT 4C NAV WITH 8.4" DISPLAY (UAQ)
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (XGD)
4x4 Altitude - Options:
A. 9 AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS W/SUBWOOFER (RC3) (MSRP $695 / INV. $619)
Quote from: ZSHO on December 13, 2017, 08:15:07 PM
It was certainly a tough decision and couldn't find or make a deal for an Ecoboost or non-Ecoboost that would fit my budget especially brand new with little incentives to be had and finally purchased a Brand new 2018 Granite Crystal Metallic Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude package FWIW with optional Alpine 9 AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS W/SUBWOOFER for a grand total of $36,000 before taxes and applicable fees with an MSRP of $40,780. Z
I certainly needed an SUV especially with the SHO being lowered and all especially with old man winter upon us!
Feel free to take a poke or two! Lol. Z :)
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Engine/Transmission: (Standard) 3.6L V6 VVT ENGINE (ERB) + 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (DFT) = Package 2BZ
Laredo Altitude seats:
Black Suede Seats W/black Stitching:
- Black (KLX9)
Laredo 4x4 Altitude package (ACA) (MSRP $6,095 / INV. $5,425) (included in base price above)
115V AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET (JKV)
1-YR. SIRIUSXM RADIO SERVICE (X9B)
20X8.0 GLOSS BLACK ALUMINUM WHEELS (WHF)
265/50R20 BSW A/S LRR TIRES (TKJ)
5-YEAR SIRIUSXM TRAFFIC SERVICE (X9M)
5-YEAR SIRIUSXM TRAVEL LINK SERVICE (X9N)
8.4" TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY (RFL)
ALTITUDE GRILLE (MHM)
ALTITUDE IV PACKAGE (ACA)
BLACK SUEDE SEATS W/BLACK STITCHING (*KL)
BODY COLOR CLADDINGS (MRV)
BODY COLOR FASCIA (MCY)
BODY COLOR SHARK FIN ANTENNA (RHC)
DARK DAY LIGHT OPENING MOLDINGS (MMR)
DARK HEADLAMP BEZEL FINISH (MFG)
DARK LENS TAILLAMPS (LD1)
DELETE LAREDO BADGE (MU8)
FRONT ACCENT/BODY COLOR FASCIA (MLB)
GLOSS BLACK FASCIA APPLIQUE (MCH)
GPS NAVIGATION (JLN)
HD RADIO (RE8)
HEATED FRONT SEATS (JPM)
HEATED STEERING WHEEL (NHS)
JEEP BLACK GLOSS BADGING (M1C)
POWER LIFTGATE (JRC)
REAR ACCENT/BODY COLOR FASCIA (MLL)
REAR VIEW AUTO DIM MIRROR (GNK)
REMOTE START SYSTEM (XBM)
RR FASCIA GLOSS BLACK STEP PAD (CMR)
SECURITY ALARM (LSA)
SECURITY AND CONVENIENCE GROUP (AJY)
SINGLE EXHAUST W/ BRIGHT TIP (NEC)
SIRIUSXM GUARDIAN, 1-YR TRIAL (RSK)
SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO (RSD)
SIRIUSXM TRAFFIC PLUS (RTB)
SIRIUSXM TRAVEL LINK (RSM)
STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED AUDIO CTRLS (RDZ)
UCONNECT 4C NAV WITH 8.4" DISPLAY (UAQ)
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (XGD)
4x4 Altitude - Options:
A. 9 AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS W/SUBWOOFER (RC3) (MSRP $695 / INV. $619)
Looks sharp! Congrats!
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Dave Thanks for the kind words! Happy Holidays to you and the family! Z
What? Not RED? Oh well, it sucks. LOL LOL LOL! Congrats on the buy, hope it serves you well! Post some engine bay shots and stuff when you get a chance to take a closer look!!! Maybe the 2 together?
Malco!!!
Quote from: SHOdded on December 14, 2017, 07:39:31 AM
What? Not RED? Oh well, it sucks. LOL LOL LOL! Congrats on the buy, hope it serves you well! Post some engine bay shots and stuff when you get a chance to take a closer look!!! Maybe the 2 together?
Malco!!!
Manu appreciate the kind words my friend! :) just been running around like a chicken with no head as of late!
It was quite funny as the dealer thought i was trading in the SHO and no way in hell! Lol.
FWIW did get them to throw in a set of winter mats and 3 free oil changes upon final agreement :)
Its an overall descent multi-purpose Suv with 6 miles on the OD with a build date of 11/17!
I will post some pics as requested soon. Z
I like it. I've been spying the newest JEEP offerings myself, as the wife poo poo'd the idea of purchasing an Exploder. EB or otherwise.
Although we're in no rush in the same token to purchase, as the '09 Chrysler Aspen Limited, black, loaded with literally every option available, is still serving is well, even at 180k on the clock.
Besides, youngest daughter now drives it primarily, but we still need the space for when we head out of state to visit relatives at their respective lake front cottages.
I second Manu's request, and kindly ask you put on a full photo spread for us/the community.
Considering it's in our wheel house of potential buys, I alone would greatly appreciate it. Interior. Dash. Console. Rear hatch area. Engine bay. Etc.
Thanks. Congrats. And most of all..... enjoy!
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Quote from: bpd1151 on December 14, 2017, 10:49:32 AM
I like it. I've been spying the newest JEEP offerings myself, as the wife poo poo'd the idea of purchasing an Exploder. EB or otherwise.
Although we're in no rush in the same token to purchase, as the '09 Chrysler Aspen Limited, black, loaded with literally every option available, is still serving is well, even at 180k on the clock.
Besides, youngest daughter now drives it primarily, but we still need the space for when we head out of state to visit relatives at their respective lake front cottages.
I second Manu's request, and kindly ask you put on a full photo spread for us/the community.
Considering it's in our wheel house of potential buys, I alone would greatly appreciate it. Interior. Dash. Console. Rear hatch area. Engine bay. Etc.
Thanks. Congrats. And most of all..... enjoy!
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Thanks there bpd1151! I also test drive a brand new 18 XLT with Sport appearance package which is a non-ecoboost version of the XSport and the first one of its kind! truly an awesome Suv but a bit pricey @ roughly 43K with low incentives to be had with an MSRP of $45,490 IIRC!
I will make certain to post a broader spectrum of pics as requested once the snow melts. Z :)
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Sorry but it was one of those hectic days when nothing goes right but will provide you with some better pics tomorrow. Z
Here is a pic on the first day home! followed by snow,salt and the elements today! Z
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Side note, I watched the Doug DeMuro video last night on the trail hawk... oh my.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek_aZC4KIQM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek_aZC4KIQM)
I like it! Congrats on the new vehicle.
I've been looking around, but would be replacing the MKS. Therefore, I've been looking at the hemi model. Those get pricey quickly. Do you think the pentastar v6 offers enough fun if you didn't have the SHO in the garage?
Please keep us updated on how the reliability is also. Jeep is about the lowest rated brand out of the whole lot of options, but I wonder why. Personally, I like them.
Edit - I found this https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/car-brands-reliability-how-they-stack-up/ (https://www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/car-brands-reliability-how-they-stack-up/)
Based on that, a Jeep purchase would move me 2 UP on the list! I really question the whole list though. Honda rated higher than Acura? Toyota higher than Lexus? Ford higher than Lincoln? I wonder if this is more a rating on consumer expectations and the brands that aren't meeting those expectations? Ram is high on my shopping list. Holy moly is it low on the list.
Here are some pics as requested! interior and more shortly! Z
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I tried posting a few pics ^^ and any special requests or questions please feel free to ask and shall be granted. Z :)
I guess with any such new vehicle only time will tell! but so far i'm liking the overall experience .Z
Some pics in the snow.
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So, with the snow coming down...shouldn't the Jeep be the one closest to the street? Just wondering...LOL!
Dash/Instrument Panel seems kinda plain jane, don'tcha think Z? Ho hum.
On the other hand, the navi/head unit display seems quite large.
Remainder of interior looks decent. Thanks for posting.
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Quote from: bpd1151 on December 15, 2017, 11:15:51 PM
Dash/Instrument Panel seems kinda plain jane, don'tcha think Z? Ho hum.
On the other hand, the navi/head unit display seems quite large.
Remainder of interior looks decent. Thanks for posting.
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IMHO haven't had a chance to even pair the phone since leaving the dealer in a rush! But yes you can add some features to the Dash since everything is set to Default values !
I didnt have time to open the owners manual with paperwork inside the glove box. Lol. Z
Quote from: jbrown9999 on December 15, 2017, 09:11:02 PM
So, with the snow coming down...shouldn't the Jeep be the one closest to the street? Just wondering...LOL!
True! But like the SHO to be in the spotlight for all the neighbors to kiss my ass. LOL. Z :D
Here are some PIcs of the Analog display and still trying to get a feel of the overall functionality of the vehicle has to offer. Z
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OOOO mr. fancy pants..Nice new ride you have there Z.
Quote from: ZSHO on December 16, 2017, 07:07:33 AM
Quote from: jbrown9999 on December 15, 2017, 09:11:02 PM
So, with the snow coming down...shouldn't the Jeep be the one closest to the street? Just wondering...LOL!
True! But like the SHO to be in the spotlight for all the neighbors to kiss my ass. LOL. Z :D
Hahah Hell yeah AJP has been working with me on the SHO and these cars can really rolllllll!!! :) :)
Quote from: Skydogs on December 20, 2017, 09:32:48 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on December 16, 2017, 07:07:33 AM
Quote from: jbrown9999 on December 15, 2017, 09:11:02 PM
So, with the snow coming down...shouldn't the Jeep be the one closest to the street? Just wondering...LOL!
True! But like the SHO to be in the spotlight for all the neighbors to kiss my ass. LOL. Z :D
Hahah Hell yeah AJP has been working with me on the SHO and these cars can really rolllllll!!! :) :)
You have a typo in your sig...
I was able to gain access to the remote features through Mopar and Siriusxm Guardian which allows you to remote start your vehicle through your phone plus shut off and open\close the door locks which a cool feature. Z :)
Very nice!
Curious...how's the Jeep holding up?
Sure is good looking.
Quote from: sholxgt on February 09, 2018, 02:40:10 PM
Curious...how's the Jeep holding up?
Sure is good looking.
I have only put roughly 1,200 miles IIRC! But it has exceeded my expectations so far!
If you have any specific detailed questions in mind feel free to ask! Z :)
I guess my biggest question is...
Does it feel adequately powered with the v6? I'm semi-vehicle shopping and the GC is on my list. I'd like a Hemi model, but they are fairly uncommon and super expensive.
Quote from: sholxgt on February 09, 2018, 04:41:25 PM
I guess my biggest question is...
Does it feel adequately powered with the v6? I'm semi-vehicle shopping and the GC is on my list. I'd like a Hemi model, but they are fairly uncommon and super expensive.
IMHO @ 295 HP it has Descent amount of power but would not recommend it for towing! Z
Quote from: ZSHO on February 09, 2018, 05:28:02 PM
Quote from: sholxgt on February 09, 2018, 04:41:25 PM
I guess my biggest question is...
Does it feel adequately powered with the v6? I'm semi-vehicle shopping and the GC is on my list. I'd like a Hemi model, but they are fairly uncommon and super expensive.
IMHO @ 295 HP it has Descent amount of power but would not recommend it for towing! Z
Thanks! Makes complete sense.
Nice choice!