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#1 · (Edited)
After a 7 week wait, I took delivery of my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland on Tuesday. I have put 300 miles on it so far, including a 100 mile trip on Wednesday (averaged 20 MPG). The HEMI provides plenty of power (and great acceleration in Sport Mode), and the 8-speed transmission puts that power down very well (except in eco-mode). Fuel economy is atrocious (15 MPG overall), but I did not buy the Jeep for fuel economy. I did some very light off-roading on Wednesday, and the Jeep did very well as expected. I finally took some decent pictures this morning in an empty parking lot near my house. They turned out OK, but are nothing special.

Standard Height:





ORII:






Some others (My friend just bought a 2013 Wrangler and wanted me to take pictures of his too):






I tried removing the front plate using Aperture and here is the result:



And finally, my first mod:


Future Mods (planned so far):
-Mopar Rock Rails
-Skid Plates
-GY Silent Armor tires (possibly with set 18" rims dedicated for off-roading)

If you want to see a picture of something not pictured here (night shots or interior, for example) don't hesitate to ask! However, I will be out of town until July 26 starting tomorrow, so unless I already have the picture, it will be a bit of a wait! :)
 
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HELP! HOW DO I GET THE IMAGES TO SHOW UP INSTEAD OF THE LINKS?!?!?!

After a 7 week wait, I took delivery of my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland on Tuesday. I have put 300 miles on it so far, including a 100 mile trip on Wednesday (averaged 20 MPG). The HEMI provides plenty of power (and great acceleration in Sport Mode), and the 8-speed transmission puts that power down very well (except in eco-mode). Fuel economy is atrocious (15 MPG overall), but I did not buy the Jeep for fuel economy. I did some very light off-roading on Wednesday, and the Jeep did very well as expected. I finally took some decent pictures this morning in an empty parking lot near my house. They turned out OK, but are nothing special.

Standard Height:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p657/JeepGCOverland/IMG_5775_zps829531d2.jpg

ORII:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p657/JeepGCOverland/IMG_5754_zps92b1fff5.jpg

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p657/JeepGCOverland/IMG_5760_zps1c2512f6.jpg

Some others (My friend just bought a 2013 Wrangler and wanted me to take pictures of his too):

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p657/JeepGCOverland/IMG_5755_zps77dbdce1.jpg

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p657/JeepGCOverland/IMG_5746_zps4ec902d8.jpg

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p657/JeepGCOverland/IMG_5777_zps5b91fdf1.jpg

I tried removing the front plate using Aperture and here is the result:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p657/JeepGCOverland/IMG_5743_zps9ab4799d.jpg

And finally, my first mod:
http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p657/JeepGCOverland/IMG_5743_zps9ab4799d.jpg

Future Mods (planned so far):
-Mopar Rock Rails
-Skid Plates
-GY Silent Armor tires (possibly with set 18" rims dedicated for off-roading)

If you want to see a picture of something not pictured here (night shots or interior, for example) don't hesitate to ask! However, I will be out of town until July 26 starting tomorrow, so unless I already have the picture, it will be a bit of a wait! :)
That`s a badA$$!! Overland you have there....Great color...lol , why didn`t you tell Nader Not to put on a front plate, Good luck with it...:thumbsup:
 
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Thanks! I live in VA so it's required unfortunately.
 
#5 ·
Thanks! The first 5 pictures portray the color most accurately. My editing makes the color darker than it is in reality in some of the later photos.
 
#9 ·
That is a BEAUTIFUL Overland!

I've been debating trading in my 2012 Mineral Gray for a 2014 Granite.
Thanks! At one point I was debating between buying a 2013 Overland Summit in Mineral Grey with Saddle or my 2014 Overland in Granite with beige interior. I ended up liking the exterior of the 2014 better, and the 8 speed was too good to turn down. I really like my beige interior, but I wish saddle was still an option. I say go for the 2014 if you won't take too big of a loss on the trade-in. You won't look back.
 
#13 ·
Thanks! Your pictures got me though the waiting process :).
 
#12 ·
You can't, which is also why I did not order the ORA2 package. I got QDII and am adding skids myself. I just bought the trail rated badge off eBay and stuck it on.
 
#22 ·
This is what I'm getting plus a diesel and ORAII. Thanks for the pictures, it further solidifies my love for this color.
No problem! I considered ORAII but didn't like the 18" wheels. I'm adding skid plates and rock rails (when they come off backorder) myself, and am getting either a dedicated set of off-road wheels/tires or a better tire (most likely Goodyear Silent Armor in 275/55R20 size) for the 20" rims. Hopefully you can order your diesel soon! Looks like beginning of August at the moment.
 
#23 · (Edited)
I entered one of the photos into JOTM for July (I edited it further, by the way). It isn't a great photo, but it doesn't hurt to enter! :thumbsup:

 
#27 ·
Thanks man! The 18" wheels would only be put on when offroading. The rest of the time I'll run my 20" wheels. :thumbsup:
 
#30 ·
I finally got back in town and got the Jeep all cleaned up and ready for pictures. I also have tonight and all day tomorrow open to take them. :) So... any requests or ideas for pictures? I can also take video from inside or outside the Jeep, driving or not driving (GoPro HD Hero 2, Hero 3 Black Edition for driving footage, Canon EOS 60D for non-driving footage). The GoPro's take great burst photos and slow motion video, so I can try to drive through a puddle in slow motion or something like that if you want :lol:.
 
#31 · (Edited)
Below are a few photos I took tonight. I apologize for the weird look of the headlights in some pictures. The editing to remove the excessive glare left them looking like that. I have more, you guys just have to tell me what you want to see! :thumbsup:

Exterior shots:











Now some interior shots. I think these photos represent the interior (Beige/Brown) pretty well in terms of color.









 
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#32 ·
Update on the Jeep:

At ~330 miles, it is still driving great. I updated to UConnect 13.19.0 and my unit is working flawlessly.

I do have 2 issues, however:

-My rear right tire is slowly deflating. I am going to call the dealership (Koons) tomorrow and see what they can do.
-As you can see in the latest pictures, my house is under construction. Unfortunately, one of the workmen hit the Jeep with something (not sure what) and there is a ~1.5 inch scratch in the clear coat. Does anyone know how I (or someone else) could fix this? It isn't a huge deal, but it pisses me off, especially given this is a brand new vehicle.
 
#33 · (Edited)
I'd have the asshole pay to have it fixed! Love your Jeep man, Granite with Brown/LFB interior is Sharp... how the hell do you keep the light carpet clean? Also you may have your tire check for nails and screws since they are doing construction on your house... Take your Jeep to a tire place and have them look at the tire. If there is a nail in your tire and the dealership wants to plug it, it's $45 vs $5-10 at a tire shop. If it's not an issue like that then take it to the dealership and see maybe if you have a faulty TPMS on that wheel...
 
#38 ·
I'll post the ones I have that meet those criteria, and will try to take the rest tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestions! :thumbsup:
 
#39 ·
Thanks! The waiting process is incredibly painful, as you probably know by now. Let me know if there is anything I can do (such as posting more pictures taken to your criteria) to make the waiting process a bit easier. :thumbsup:
 
#40 ·
JustinS- Below are a few pictures of the rear. I'll try to get pictures of the dash from the rear seat and some 3/4 shots up for you tomorrow. :thumbsup:





 
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#43 ·
Thanks! It's funny you say that, because the lack of a lighter-colored interior on the Summit is one of the reasons I opted for the Overland instead (others being the Overland's superior off-road ability and better exterior styling, in my opinion at least).

The scratch, even though it isn't that big of a deal, is just annoying. The most annoying thing about it is that there isn't much that can be done to fix it. However, I managed to buff most of it out with a detailing cloth after about 10 minutes of vigorous rubbing. It's hardly noticeable now. :)
 
#44 · (Edited)
I might order and install rock rails, but am a little afraid of how they will look. What do you guys think? Is there anyone who could photoshop them on to my Jeep to give me a better idea of how they will look?

All opinions are welcome. :)

Also, I will hopefully be able to get the other pictures I promised to take up tonight. :thumbsup:
 
#45 ·
I think I am going to go ahead and order the rock rails, as well as the Mopar mats and cargo liner, door sill guards, and 2 license plate frames (all from justforjeeps). I will post pictures once I get everything installed.

Also, since one of my GY Forteras already has a leak, I might switch over to the Nitto Terra Grappler (265/50R20). Has anyone had any experiences with them, good or bad?
 
#46 ·
I just ordered Mopar Rock Rails, Mopar slush mats, the Mopar cargo liner, door sill guards, illuminated door sill guards, and license plate frames. :thumbsup:

I'll be sure to get pictures up for you guys once everything is installed. :thumbsup: By the way, the dealer will be installing the rock rails and illuminated door sill guards. I could probably do the install myself, but I have never worked on cars (or Jeeps) and don't want to deal with the hassle. Besides, if something goes wrong, it is the dealer's fault. :)
 
#48 ·
No, but a few members have gotten them installed without problems. If you want them, I would order them now. They have been back-ordered for quite a while and just got back in stock.
 
#51 ·
Personally, I like the look of the Mopar mats better. The Maxliners are probably better mats, but the Mopar mats should get the job done for what I am using them for (they won't see much more than some rainwater off of my shoes).
 
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