Since it's official...How many with orders in at a dealer are not going through with the order?
So how many are cancelling for real?
QuickOne
21 - 40 of 59 Posts
Joined
·
662 Posts
It's amazing, the excuses we make to justify our choices....... Anonymous
BTW, if someone can edit the poll, I originally voted to cancel till I called my dealer and we came up with a we couldn't refuse, thus I am buying one.
Moderator, if you can switch my vote from cancel to buy, it would make the poll more accurate, thanks.....
BTW, if someone can edit the poll, I originally voted to cancel till I called my dealer and we came up with a we couldn't refuse, thus I am buying one.
Moderator, if you can switch my vote from cancel to buy, it would make the poll more accurate, thanks.....
Joined
·
6,564 Posts
And I'm sure you'll be happy with your purchase.
The first thing I would do is throw on a set of black Vipers.
FWIW, I officially cancelled my 2012 Jeep SRT8 order yesterday.
This whole process has been a total nightmare for me. I'm very frustrated with Chrysler and SRT for all of this changing things and not being forward with information, etc...
That said, I can't blame the SRT team too much. Maybe it was all Jeep. Anyways, I am actually going to get a Challenger SRT8 now. A 2012. This way I can get a Manual tranny and the performance is the same or better than the Jeep, so everything I've learned/read still can be applied. The new 2-mode suspension on the Challenger should be similar to Auto/Track modes on the Jeep. I'll be saving about $12K over the Jeep, so I plan to put some of that into some cool mods, including the Eaton when it comes out later this next year!
This whole process has been a total nightmare for me. I'm very frustrated with Chrysler and SRT for all of this changing things and not being forward with information, etc...
That said, I can't blame the SRT team too much. Maybe it was all Jeep. Anyways, I am actually going to get a Challenger SRT8 now. A 2012. This way I can get a Manual tranny and the performance is the same or better than the Jeep, so everything I've learned/read still can be applied. The new 2-mode suspension on the Challenger should be similar to Auto/Track modes on the Jeep. I'll be saving about $12K over the Jeep, so I plan to put some of that into some cool mods, including the Eaton when it comes out later this next year!
Joined
·
167 Posts
It is disappointing to have to cancel, but like you mentioned, the challenger should give you a lot of the same benefits. :thumbsup:FWIW, I officially cancelled my 2012 Jeep SRT8 order yesterday.
This whole process has been a total nightmare for me. I'm very frustrated with Chrysler and SRT for all of this changing things and not being forward with information, etc...
That said, I can't blame the SRT team too much. Maybe it was all Jeep. Anyways, I am actually going to get a Challenger SRT8 now. A 2012. This way I can get a Manual tranny and the performance is the same or better than the Jeep, so everything I've learned/read still can be applied. The new 2-mode suspension on the Challenger should be similar to Auto/Track modes on the Jeep. I'll be saving about $12K over the Jeep, so I plan to put some of that into some cool mods, including the Eaton when it comes out later this next year!
FWIW, I officially cancelled my 2012 Jeep SRT8 order yesterday.
This whole process has been a total nightmare for me. I'm very frustrated with Chrysler and SRT for all of this changing things and not being forward with information, etc...
That said, I can't blame the SRT team too much. Maybe it was all Jeep. Anyways, I am actually going to get a Challenger SRT8 now. A 2012. This way I can get a Manual tranny and the performance is the same or better than the Jeep, so everything I've learned/read still can be applied. The new 2-mode suspension on the Challenger should be similar to Auto/Track modes on the Jeep. I'll be saving about $12K over the Jeep, so I plan to put some of that into some cool mods, including the Eaton when it comes out later this next year!
Please let Milous know so we arent taking the time/$$$ to track your Jeep
Joined
·
662 Posts
Congrats!:thumbsup:FWIW, I officially cancelled my 2012 Jeep SRT8 order yesterday.
This whole process has been a total nightmare for me. I'm very frustrated with Chrysler and SRT for all of this changing things and not being forward with information, etc...
That said, I can't blame the SRT team too much. Maybe it was all Jeep. Anyways, I am actually going to get a Challenger SRT8 now. A 2012. This way I can get a Manual tranny and the performance is the same or better than the Jeep, so everything I've learned/read still can be applied. The new 2-mode suspension on the Challenger should be similar to Auto/Track modes on the Jeep. I'll be saving about $12K over the Jeep, so I plan to put some of that into some cool mods, including the Eaton when it comes out later this next year!
Too bad you are in TX, I would have liked to see how the challenger and Jeep SRT8 would have compared on a full track circuit......
Enjoy it in good health......
Joined
·
167 Posts
Speaking of full track circuits. Does anyone know whether Virginia International Raceway allows Jeep SRT8s on the track? I plan to take BostonDMDs advice and head to a "full" track periodically. I think the closest options would be Virginia IR, Richmond IR, and a track or two in PA (Poconos?)
If I were switching out from the Jeep and going to a car I don't think the Challenger would be my first choice. I'd be hard pressed not to seriously consider the 2012 Boss 302 with the track key. I guess I'm just not a "Mopar" guy at heart.FWIW, I officially cancelled my 2012 Jeep SRT8 order yesterday.
This whole process has been a total nightmare for me. I'm very frustrated with Chrysler and SRT for all of this changing things and not being forward with information, etc...
That said, I can't blame the SRT team too much. Maybe it was all Jeep. Anyways, I am actually going to get a Challenger SRT8 now. A 2012. This way I can get a Manual tranny and the performance is the same or better than the Jeep, so everything I've learned/read still can be applied. The new 2-mode suspension on the Challenger should be similar to Auto/Track modes on the Jeep. I'll be saving about $12K over the Jeep, so I plan to put some of that into some cool mods, including the Eaton when it comes out later this next year!
Regardless, good luck with the Challenger.
Check around with various car clubs. It's unlikely you will ever see any track time unless you go as part of a group that's already rented the track. You can't just show up and run, they aren't the nurburgring.
Joined
·
1,085 Posts
second time I've seen you mention this "cost" to track. Been tracking mine along with Milous's info here, for free (and the process isn't specific to my VIN). My dealer also does not charge anything to receive tracking updates any time I call/email.
But then you'd be stuck with a Mustang!? Yuck!!
I'm still hoping to run with a guy here who is getting the Jeep SRT8 - at least I think he still is. Regardless of being almost 1000lbs less, I think it will still be a close match! :thumbsup:
Joined
·
167 Posts
BeaveRun has performance "flat out" days:Check around with various car clubs. It's unlikely you will ever see any track time unless you go as part of a group that's already rented the track. You can't just show up and run, they aren't the nurburgring.
http://www.beaverun.com/thrills_flat_out_days_split_sessions.php
Another track that I was looking at had something similar, but didn't allow SUVs.
Joined
·
19 Posts
Its typically up to the track to determine if SUV's are allowed to run. I ran my WK1 SRT8 at some tracks including Roebling Road, Sebring, and Homestead. After a few transfer cases, many sets of brake pads and rotors, and 2 engines, it was time to move on to something more track worthy, a Z06. I would look into Chin Motorsports since they run at VIR a few times a year.
On another note, I cancelled my order last week and picked up a CTS-V instead. I know I know, its not an SUV but it has 4 doors and fast as hell!
![Image]()
On another note, I cancelled my order last week and picked up a CTS-V instead. I know I know, its not an SUV but it has 4 doors and fast as hell!
Joined
·
375 Posts
Great choice in vehicles!! I have been a fan of the CTS-V for a while. Not sure if it would make it through an Illinois winter though otherwise it would be my first choice.Its typically up to the track to determine if SUV's are allowed to run. I ran my WK1 SRT8 at some tracks including Roebling Road, Sebring, and Homestead. After a few transfer cases, many sets of brake pads and rotors, and 2 engines, it was time to move on to something more track worthy, a Z06. I would look into Chin Motorsports since they run at VIR a few times a year.
On another note, I cancelled my order last week and picked up a CTS-V instead. I know I know, its not an SUV but it has 4 doors and fast as hell!
![Image]()
Joined
·
1,905 Posts
Very nice. The area kinda looks like a friends condo in DeerField beach.Its typically up to the track to determine if SUV's are allowed to run. I ran my WK1 SRT8 at some tracks including Roebling Road, Sebring, and Homestead. After a few transfer cases, many sets of brake pads and rotors, and 2 engines, it was time to move on to something more track worthy, a Z06. I would look into Chin Motorsports since they run at VIR a few times a year.
On another note, I cancelled my order last week and picked up a CTS-V instead. I know I know, its not an SUV but it has 4 doors and fast as hell!
![Image]()
WOW that is one Badass looking 'V'Its typically up to the track to determine if SUV's are allowed to run. I ran my WK1 SRT8 at some tracks including Roebling Road, Sebring, and Homestead. After a few transfer cases, many sets of brake pads and rotors, and 2 engines, it was time to move on to something more track worthy, a Z06. I would look into Chin Motorsports since they run at VIR a few times a year.
On another note, I cancelled my order last week and picked up a CTS-V instead. I know I know, its not an SUV but it has 4 doors and fast as hell!
![Image]()
However, you didn't like the price increase of the new SRT-8 so you decided to pay 13k MORE and get this?
Joined
·
1,085 Posts
you can get a V for only $2-4k more than a Jeep SRT8. No one is buying a base SRT8 at the $55295 price. Almost every person I have seen is at $60k+ MSRP. Not to mention, Caddy is offering 0% financing right now (FREE MONEY!! in this terrible economic climate can't be beat).WOW that is one Badass looking 'V'
However, you didn't like the price increase of the new SRT-8 so you decided to pay 13k MORE and get this?
Joined
·
32 Posts
Great car the CTS V . I have one about 4 months now. Its a beast. And got a crazy deal on it
Joined
·
3,245 Posts
+1 on the Chally SRTDogg, saw a 2011 on the street last week with mopar orange and black stripe. Absolutely killer.
Jeep is understandably pricing this niche performance vehicle relative to other performance vs. base autos (ie: M, AMG, S, RS, etc.), and is still providing best relative value vs. other performance SUV's and autos. The aspirational positioning has already succeeded in that the 2011 WK2 has converted many of us import loyalists as it compares favorably to the Euros and Japanese. The WK2 SRT8 doesn't even have to sell out of its limited production to further enhance the platform successfully.
That said, I don't blame the guys who are cancelling or just being the silent customer who will quietly never purchase the WK2 SRT8. Long-time Jeep customers partly got there by inherent price-value, it is apparent that Jeep's objective is to reach further up for new customers. However, it remains to be seen if this performance version is worth the 20% price premium vs. cost regardless of whether the driver is coming from Jeep or a German vehicle. We shall see.
Carry on.
Jeep is understandably pricing this niche performance vehicle relative to other performance vs. base autos (ie: M, AMG, S, RS, etc.), and is still providing best relative value vs. other performance SUV's and autos. The aspirational positioning has already succeeded in that the 2011 WK2 has converted many of us import loyalists as it compares favorably to the Euros and Japanese. The WK2 SRT8 doesn't even have to sell out of its limited production to further enhance the platform successfully.
That said, I don't blame the guys who are cancelling or just being the silent customer who will quietly never purchase the WK2 SRT8. Long-time Jeep customers partly got there by inherent price-value, it is apparent that Jeep's objective is to reach further up for new customers. However, it remains to be seen if this performance version is worth the 20% price premium vs. cost regardless of whether the driver is coming from Jeep or a German vehicle. We shall see.
Carry on.
21 - 40 of 59 Posts
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
-
?
