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Thinking of buying a 2012/13. Am I crazy?

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#1 ·
I've read all about the 2014s coming soon but I'm still keen on a 2012 or 13 model mostly because I'm sure I can get a good price on one now. A local dealer has a few 2012s on the lot that I'm thinking of making an offer on. What would be a good % off a Limited 2012? 2013? TIA.
 
#3 · (Edited)
Your not crazy, people are still doing it. Just have to take into account depreciation as the 2014 MY is about ready to come out. For a 2012, I'd say atleast 2% under invoice. For a 2013, probably 2% under invoice plus any incentives.
 
#4 ·
I'm actually considering it b/c of a few reasons that nobody would really care to hear about. I may actually scoop up a slightly used one as I'm sure a few will be traded in once they see the '14's. Then we'll start a thread for the '2017' Grand Cherokee Features and Changes (next model change year)
 
#5 ·
It all depends on how much the "new" stuff means to you. I personally would "like" the bigger screen etc... but the lower monthly payment by a couple hundred sounded better so I got a '13. I guarantee there won't be any wiggle room on the '14's without a decent fight lol.
 
#11 ·
While I doubt there will be any major incentives right away, it's still no problem ordering a '14 for invoice or 1% below with no fighting at all.

So, you should be able to do better than that on a '12 or '13.

If you keep a vehicle long enough the difference in trade in diminishes.

If price is a major concern in deciding what to buy, I don't think you could find a better time to be shopping than right now, except maybe next week.
 
#6 ·
You're not crazy. The 12/13 is a great truck and has more to offer than most will ever need or use. I picked up my 12 Limited for a good deal when the 13's came out and now I'm considering a 13 Trailhawk since the 14's will be out soon...now that's crazy lol. If you don't mind the Hemi mpgs then you can really pick up a killer deal. There's a thread somewhere where guys are reporting prices paid. Check it out and that should help you negotiate a pretty sweet deal. Good luck!
 
#7 ·
I just bought a 2013 a week ago. I was excited about the 2014, and the new features sound great, but I was in love with the styling of the 2011-2013 model for a long time. When my 1999 GC officially died a few weeks ago, I lost the luxury of waiting for 2014 delivery several months into the future. I'm actually quite happy that my circumstances forced my decision, as I don't regret being in the 2013 at all.
 
#9 ·
I was waiting to read the MPG ratings on the '14s before I made any decisions. They seem only very slightly better so if i can get a killer deal on the 6 speed, I would go with that. The other thing is that I'm very picky about my in car electronics and I've been super disappointed with both the 430 and 730. Sluggish performance, low res., etc. so I would have to upgrade that to an aftermarket HU. If the 14s have better displays/performance, it might make my decision tougher.
 
#10 ·
The MPG is out for the 14, it is in the 14 thread. As for the res and response on the new radios, a lot better than the old system.
 
#14 ·
I went to a couple of dealers yesterday. One offered me a 2012 limited, essentially loaded for 15% off MSRP. But it had 1100 miles on it and they call it "new" because it was not titled...

The other offered me a 2013, decently specced out, for 13% off MSRP.

That deal isn't nearly good enough for me. Thoughts?


Forget all the figuring percentages. Decide what you are willing to pay in dollars and make an offer. You're buying a vehicle, not competing in a math contest. ;)
 
#15 ·
We can't tell you what is a good deal or a great deal, you have to decide what is a good deal for you. Find out what Invoice is on the vehicles and see where the numbers they gave you land. If it is over invoice, not goo deal. If under invoice by 2%, that's going in the good deal area.
 
#16 ·
I think I've digested all the info out there about the 2014's and I am more determined than before to "settle" on a 2013 or 2012. I'm sure an even better deal can be secured now and the stripping of the Limited of things like the pano roof is a real turn off. I think I can score a really nice deal on a Limited V8 with luxury group. Thoughts?
 
#17 ·
Figure out what is invoice and try to get 2-5% off of that since they are older models now. Plus with the V8, you should be able to Get the $1500 off for that as well.
 
#18 · (Edited)
The new UCONNECT is state of the art. Nobody has anything close to what Chrysler has. Recently they won award at CES. Other reason for getting MY2014 is 8speed tranny which not only bumps MPGs but also will help with performance especially for V6.

MY2014 will be VERY long model year. You can buy it now and 2 years from now it will still be BRAND NEW as around that time you will see MY2015 models showing on dealer's lots.

All that being said with Access Fund or Thread Lightly you can get easily 1% below invoice which is about 6-7% below MSRP for MY2014. With all the rebates that are going on (1500 for V8) you should be able to double that (14% under MSRP) w/o breaking a sweat for 2012-2013 models. Actually I would expect to get more. Remember you will take huge depreciation hit. At this point cat is out of the bag and dealers will try to get rid of the old inventory AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Also remember you might not get what you want as well ... you get what they have on the lot. If they have MOPAR Chrome group and you don't give a damn about bling, bling than you are still paying for it. Try to negotiate this stuff out and get additional $$$ off.
 
#21 · (Edited)
I agree that a lot of people prefer the looks of the older version (and I'm that person) but ... there is A LOT of people who want to have the LATEST no matter if it makes sense or not... Take a look at the new Pathfinder. It is a piece of s$#%$ minivan in disguise of an SUV, nevertheless old pathfinders are heavily discounted.

Big player for me in MY2014 is the new UCONNECT system and once that hits EVERYBODY will want to have similar system in their car. Probably, if not for that I would most likely be looking at leftover 2013 Overland with Saddle interior (as I like Saddle color which I cannot get on 2014 and I prefer the old exterior better). Like I mentioned another thing is 8speed BUT ... maybe it makes sense to get the old bulletproof tranny (although with performance deficiencies). New 8 speed is new (at least for Jeep) and Jeep is no BMW so there will be issues.

I usually keep cars for a long time so I don't care about depreciation. Still at the end of the day if I'm going to spend 40K+ my biggest criteria is: I WANT TO BE HAPPY and HAVE NO REGRETS.

Is is way more than just a facelift and if you are going to spend all that money and regret that you didn't go with the new one ... think twice!!! On the other hand is somebody is looking at Laredo which will not get the new UCONNECT anyway and with V8 which was fine with 6 speed than why bother with the new model?
 
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