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#1 · (Edited)
I am new to the world of Jeep (and this forum!)...

I live in Brisbane and recently purchased myself a fishing boat - and so next came the need for a comfortable car to tow it, and allow me to head over to Frazer and Straddie fishing / camping etc.

After a LOT of looking, I have decided on a Jeep GC overland, TD, in black, and have spent the last 2 weeks negotiating prices.

The thing is - I am worried I am missing somthing when choosing the Overland over the Summit.

The Summit (as I am lead to believe) is a limited edition of 200 cars and is seemingly cleverly marketed as "upmarket" over and above the Overland.

The Summit (as I am aware) has:

1. Extra Plastic "Chrome" around the front (I think it looks over the top and tacky personally)
2. Coloured wheel arch trims and skirts (My Car will be black so wont matter / be noticable)
3. Different wheels - which IMHO are again tacky (shiney, spoke like) - I much prefer the overland wheels which are more contemporary, solid and classy.
4. Few more speakers in the sound system
5. Different hood liner
6. Natura-Plus "Leather" which is I am told is not even genuine leather on the seats!!! (Cant believe this!!)
7. Extra 5K on the price tag over the overland for above features.
8. Summit are all 2013 build plate. I can get a 2014 Build plate car from next month. (come resale, a 2014 car will be worth more than 2013, regardless of a few trinkets).


I would be keen to hear peoples opinion?

Did anyone else choose an overland, over the summit for similar or any other reasons?

Have I missed something about the summit and I should reconsider?


Lastly, I want a few extras on the car - but have been put off by the rediculous prices they want, then slugged ~30% with luxury car tax and stamp duty on these prices...

Tow Bar => Does anyone in Brisbane fit tow bars, that work with the reverse sensors (turn off when tow ball in use) etc, for a sensible price? I have been quoted $1500 for a factory option one.

Front Tow hook => Does anyone in Brisbane fit these?

Underbody protection => Someone told me there is someone on this site, who is developing such underbody protection in Brissy??

Thanks so much in advance for your thoughts / sharing your experiences.

Kind regards,

Brad.
 
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#49 ·
just rang around to ask for quotes to install the mopa rock rails and skid plate set

-mt gravatt-$1150 !
-albion-$475
-springwood-$550
-frizelles- ~$390

mt gravatt admitted they hadn't fitted it to a my14 before and last time they did rock rails it took 6hrs !

Lordy!! Big difference...

Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

I am also keen on getting these for my overland when it arrives... Certainly the underbody protection... Not 100% sure on rock rails yet - depends how it looks - would love to see pics..

Is there a link available to these items?

Are the underbody protection plates an alternative to the underbody protection plate offered by the guy making one here in Brissy (I have read about it on this site somewhere that the MOPAR ones are thin / flimsy??)

Thanks again,

Kind regards,

Brad.
 
#52 ·
so i had the rails and skid set installed at frizelles.

not impressed with them, despite their reputation on here.
was quoted ~3-4hrs @ $133/hr

ended up taking 9hrs ! :eek:
dropped car off at 815am didn't get car back til 530pm
sat around australia fair most of the day :mad: then at the dealer lounge which didn't have much there for 2hrs

they charged me $598 in the end

haven't had time to even look at them, as by the time i got back to brisbane it was dark :(
 
#53 ·
Didn't they give you a fixed quote? This should be simple, standard stuff for the dealers.
 
#56 ·
Yeah, I'll do it myself.... looks a pain in the ass, but I trust myself.

Other than the scratch, those rails look good...
 
#57 ·
Update:

My 2014 built GC overland TD was initially to arrive in March.

In March - it was "delayed"

This then changed to June!!!! (Through Mt Gravatt)

I shopped elsewhere (springwood) and was promised they had one arriving April 30th - so I bought it - and cancelled the other one.

I made contact to ensure everything is on track given the delivery date is just around the corner.

Turns out the car doesn't even dock in Brisbane until 13th May!!

With a couple of weeks to unload on wharf and predelivery etc - it will be June also.

I'm not sure at what stage I was going to be notified....

Or even how April 30 date was born, given the Mt Gravatt Dealer knew in March they were arriving for delivery in June.


So far less than impressed with service and they don't even have my cash... How bad will it be when they do?



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#58 ·
Update:

My 2014 built GC overland TD was initially to arrive in March.

In March - it was "delayed"

This then changed to June!!!! (Through Mt Gravatt)

I shopped elsewhere (springwood) and was promised they had one arriving April 30th - so I bought it - and cancelled the other one.

I made contact to ensure everything is on track given the delivery date is just around the corner.

Turns out the car doesn't even dock in Brisbane until 13th May!!

With a couple of weeks to unload on wharf and predelivery etc - it will be June also.

I'm not sure at what stage I was going to be notified....

Or even how April 30 date was born, given the Mt Gravatt Dealer knew in March they were arriving for delivery in June.

So far less than impressed with service and they don't even have my cash... How bad will it be when they do?

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Lets just say, service is not Jeeps strong point. Nor is communication, or parts supply, or even caring for the customer.

Price gouging, lying and letting the customer down time and time again are what Jeep is all about.

If you get one that works, you'll love it, but if you have an issue, prepare yourself for the experience.
 
#59 ·
The GC Limited 3.6L was ordered in March and I have been trying to learn as much as I can from you guys before it arrives.

The cryptic type comment I got from the contract manager when we signed "check the car fully as you will sign for as delivered, when you pick it up" made me think I need a list of things to check when I'm there and the WOW factor overwhelms the need to correctly check the vehicle.

With a little research from Jeep Garage and me being anally retentive, I developed this list.
It provides me with prompts of items to check when the day arrives. :D
 

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#62 · (Edited)
Hi MMAG4X4, you may want to check:

Under Vehicle
CV Boot Clamps.

There's a thread on here (US WK2) about "Grease on Wheels, is this normal?" Have a look, it explains more with Photos, but the Clamps were not fitted, or fell off (loose?) on the CV Joint "boots". Sorry but I don't know how to "link" it here.

EDIT: Let's see if this works. Link to thread: http://www.jeepgarage.org/f73/grease-in-both-front-wheels-normal-73976.html
 
#60 ·
MMAG4x4 - you may want to add -Check Oil Life to your list as well. It should be at 100%. It is on the EVIC as a sub-menu under Vehicle Info.
 
#61 ·
SJandL
Thanks, good thought. :) Added to the tick and flick sheet.
If it's not at 100% I'll do a reset before departure.....

Mark
 
#63 ·
Marty

Have added that to the list of items to check, good pickup!! I had not read that thread.
Have also renamed the title of the document.
Delivery QA Checklist
Jeep Grand Cherokee MY14
 
#66 ·
Marty

Have added that to the list of items to check, good pickup!! I had not read that thread.
Have also renamed the title of the document.
Delivery QA Checklist
Jeep Grand Cherokee MY14
Hi Mark, like most here I rate the actual vehicle (JGC) very highly, but I don't rate, or trust, the Quality Control of the Jeep very well at all, so your Checklist upon Delivery is a very sensible idea.

That Boot Clamp issue, for instance, appears to be a simple Assembly or Dealer Delivery (check) oversight. I also have on my list to check the Power Steering Fluid level. Some new owners have reported low Power Steering fluid levels upon delivery. Again, such a simple fix, but the Jeep QC sucks.

A comprehensive check on delivery may/will alleviate a great deal of heartache later on. That CV Joint Boot Clamp thing still blows me away :( That was just plain stupid.
 
#71 ·
Rocksfly
No problem.
Away in Adelaide at the moment, but will get a copy to you when I get back.



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#74 ·
Hey Mate,
Its on the Salome on its way as far as I know. 4week trip, 2weeks pre delivery once I get the heads up from Alex at waitara on the tow bar and Camera installed, I'll have the Triton on the boat and I'll be there.

Cheers
 
#77 · (Edited)
Cool, errrr good luck with Waitara lol.

Hope the ferry trip is a calm one. I did it many years ago and it was pretty rough. I think they have new ferries now though.
Yeah thanks Bloke lol.
We go the ferry a lot about eight times in fourteen years since moving down here. Wife always gets sick, me, I always enjoy the journey.... A medicinal dose of Jacks always takes the edge off a big swell when the ship is pitching and rolling, mean while my darling is throwing up and doing it tough.
Hope my mates not such a Nancy lol. Seriously though I do feel for folk who are affected by any sort of motion sickness.

Cheers mate.
 
#79 ·
They are normally on road prices, but obviously there is variation in comparison depending on your state. I have heard of Overland Diesel for $70k on the road in QLD, that is a very good price, IMO.
 
#80 ·
Yes, 70k delivered drive away. Diesel GC Overland.

Getting the tow pack fitted the week after to avoid the luxury car tax loading.

Private message me your details and I can forward you the dealer managers details who is looking after me.

I can't promise you he will do it again for that price, but worth a try!

How do I go about tracking my vehicle on here?

Regards,

Brad :)


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#83 ·
Rocksfly - could I get a copy of your delivery check list too please when you get back? I'm not very mechanically minded - but I'm sure it will be very useful.

Thanks :)

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I'm sure it will be extremely use full. However it has been generated by others and is being sent to me by another member.

Don't see it being a problem to copy you in. Will ask the member who is forwarding it on to me.

Cheers
 
#90 ·
Just the car at 70k

I can't see the point of paying 30% luxury car tax on every option fitted predelivery

I'm bringing mine back for a check up in a week or so to have the tow pack fitted and will also enquire about underbody protection.

Kind regards,

Brad.
 
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