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JGC 2012 or 2013

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#1 ·
Jeep and Jeep Garage noob here. Apologize in advance if this question has been asked recently. Did a search and didn't find anything. My wife and I have decided to buy a JGC overland edition due to an expanding family and the utter inadequacy of our compact cars.

My question to you Jeep experts is whether it would be better to wait for the 2013 model years to hit the lot or whether the difference is minimal enough to just go with the 2012? We realize we may have some more negotiating room buying a 2012, but ultimately we want the best vehicle for our money. Additionally, when should I expect the Overland to realistically be on the lot in Minnesota. Ideally we would have it by the end of September since we won't want to be car shopping with a newborn. Thank you in advance for taking the time to respond.
 
#2 ·
Welcome. Personally, I would wait for the 2013. Read the Sticky section above explaining the differences/changes. There are more than enough upgrades to make it worthwhile:


New: Headlamp washers (Overland Summit)
New: Power-Folding mirrors (Overland Summit)
New: ParkSense System, Front and Rear (Overland Summit)
New: 20" 5-spoke Black Vapor Chrome wheels for SRT (on special model)
New: Bright White exterior color for SRT8
New: Trailer Tow Group delete option for 4WD Overland models
New: Laredo 20" Wheel and Nav Group option
New: Optional Black interior for Summit model

If I were buying a new car, I would buy a newer-year model rather than the last of the previous-year model.

Good luck.
 
#20 ·
New: Headlamp washers (Overland Summit)
New: Power-Folding mirrors (Overland Summit)
New: ParkSense System, Front and Rear (Overland Summit)
New: 20" 5-spoke Black Vapor Chrome wheels for SRT (on special model)
New: Bright White exterior color for SRT8
New: Trailer Tow Group delete option for 4WD Overland models
New: Laredo 20" Wheel and Nav Group option
New: Optional Black interior for Summit model

If I were buying a new car, I would buy a newer-year model rather than the last of the previous-year model.
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I agree 100%. If I were able to wait I would have liked 3 of the 4 Summit options on my Overland Summit. The only one I wouldn't have taken was the black interior. I like sitting in a baseball glove. All the other options were all things I put on my wish list early on in my ownership. The power-folding mirrors were the first thing I wanted and the parksense in the front and rear the second. The headlamp washer would have been nice in the snow or mud.
 
#3 ·
With all the changes for the 14's I wouldn't be buying anything til they come out in jan 13 if I'm not mistaken.. But if u need it before a baby arrival then I can see where u would go with a 12 or 13. But last time I checked in the sticky the 14's will be out early and your 12 or 13 will be 2 or 1 model yr old that quick.. Good luck with the baby and jeep. We have 3 kids under 4 across ours. It works nice for us..
 
#4 ·
You don't need to wait until 2013's to show up on the lots. You'd probably start seeing them in August. But even then, pickings will be slim as dealers will just get a couple in.

You should be able place a factory order already (as of last week); they'll start producing them in July. You would then probably get it in early August.
 
#5 ·
Thank you for all the reponses. This site is just incredible with all the info! It is almost data overload and is making the buying decision even more difficult!

It seems stupid now to buy a '12 or '13 since the '14 comes out in only 6 months. I have never done a factory order before though. Is there room to negotiate when doing this for an Overland? What could I expect? Thanks again!
 
#11 ·
On negotiating, I got 5400 off msrp on my limited order and I have seen plenty of people getting really good deals on orders.. I think it's easier to negotiate between dealers on an order since you are comparing the EXACT same setup at all dealers you price shop at. Compared to different options on different jeeps at different dealers...
 
#6 ·
So to me it sounds like there are basically no changes whatsoever to the standard Overland. Unless you get a Summit which has a few additional features, but you didnt mention that so I would say either one would be fine.
The only benefit to the 2013 would be one model year newer which could have some effect on resale down the road.

Im not sure what kind of time frame you are in and if its something you need soon, but I would personally wait for a 2014. Now thoise are gonna have some amazing changes. That 7" Evic looks insane!!! That along with that new nav setup im ready to trade my 2012 Overland in already :)
 
#10 ·
It seems to be the general sentiment that the Overland Sumit edition has most of the big changes from '12 to '13 and that the '14 is the way to go if I can wait.

I'm not too concerned about resale value, since this will be a vehicle that we will have for several years and then probably keep in the family after we are done with it. I guess I'll have to chat with the wife about getting the '12 now vs. waiting until winter for what sounds to be a much superior product in the '14. Delayed gratification is so hard!
 
#12 ·
Oh and on waiting. I bought my 12 in march. If I woulda known 14's would have so many changes and be release so early, I woulda waited...
 
#18 ·
Thanks for all the replies. You guys are great! I talked it over with the wife and we are going to make do with the Subaru for now and order a 2014 from the factory in December. Hopefully in December there won't be something new and better on the horizon!
 
#26 ·
Im saying I would wait knowing how close a '14 is.. I love my '12... But if I woulda known how soon the '14s would be out I woulda waited... But u never know, maybe the facelift will be ugly? I have seen facelifts on vehicles that hurt the previous looks...
 
#27 ·
I agree this Jeep is going to be hard to beat. Most models look like they are missing something when they are first released. Probably because they purposely omitted the items for something to refresh with in a few years. I would go with a 12 for sure, since deep discounts will be taking place in the next couple of months, and there is virtually no major changes except for the diesel.

They have a huge possibility to screw up the rear lights with LED's if they are going to look cheap like the Dodges do right now.
 
#29 · (Edited)
I got them so that I would not have to change tires for the winter and for mild off roading while maintaining M/S tire ride and quietness. I took delivery in late Feb. 2011 and only had one snow storm before spring. The Latitudes were good on snowy city streets. I live in a town adjacent to Albany, NY. Our town is excellent at plowing. Albany, not very good at all. IMO they ride, corner and sound the same as the Latitudes. There is much discussion on the wheel and tire thread about them if you do a search. Also read research on Tire Rack.com. This winter was mostly snowless, but was able to park in snow banks and get out just fine! The next step up would be the GY SilentArmor which has snow flake symbol and is classified as A/T. I got a good trade for them at local indie tire store after shopping around. You need to do trades below 10,000 miles. Just traded to Nokian WR G2's on wife's new Subaru with same dealer.
 
#30 ·
I am currently shopping for a JGC, most likely a base model or Laredo E package w/ bluetooth at the most.

Since the 13's don't add anything. The 14's will be a hit/miss facelift and the 8 speed might not even be available on the V6's... I'm gonna pull the trigger on the 12's.

Pricing seems to be really good on the 12's right now.

A Base Laredo w/ Bluetooth is being advertised for $24,500.

A Laredo E w/ Bluetooth is being advertised for $26,000.

I could probably knock off even more off the price since those are the advertised prices.
 
#31 ·
I would just get the 12. The 13's are going to be the same as the 12 so you would need to wait for the 2014 for the upgrades. Then when the 2014 comes out you would want to wait for any bugs to be worked out. So you would be looking probably a year and half from now to buy.
 
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