One of the biggest Jeep dealerships in Portland had exactly two new JK's on the lot when we found the wife's JKU. Two. (Both were shyte) They were not expecting the next shipment of Wranglers for another week and a half. They told us that it has been that way for awhile, too. They suggested that if we wanted a new one, configured the way we wanted, to order one and wait for it to arrive. I didn't ask how long that would take, or how much it would cost. If you want a Special Edition, like a Willys or a Hard Rock, good luck. They are sold before they arrive. Interesting TJ's and JK's go for about what they sold for new around here many times if they are in good shape, unmolested, and have low miles. Wranglers and Subarus are the unofficial state vehicle, it seems.
Make sure to pick up the repair kit for the oil filter bypass valve for the Pentastar engine. The valve is notorious for failing at oil change and MOPAR doesn't have a repair that doesn't cost $1,000. Dorman P/N 917-992, about $20 online. Five minute fix if you have the part. Two weeks if you don't.
Many of the 3.8 have defective blocks where the cylinders were not perfectly round, due to worn out tooling, during manufacture. The result is, extremely high oil consumption of the recommended 5w20 oil. For years Chrysler has known about this issue effecting hundreds of thousands of engines in their minivans and Jeeps, but has denied it, as it would cost them billions to replace the effected ones.
Sorry they just rub me the wrong way. not friendly at all stuck up in a big way and this seams to be what rhere all about
I actually like the look of your jeep. Not overdone and looks very capable. Nice job!
