Americas The big May 17 Announcement / Pricing / Discussion thread.

[_Alex_]

Just configured my truck without the hitch and cracked up against $90K. I'm pretty sure I'm out, gents. What a let down after following this rig's development for more than three years.

 

[_Alex_]

I meant to write "without the winch, not hitch".

 

[G-Tank]

Is there any official from Ineos on this forum?
I hope they are looking at the reactions

 

[pioneerofthenile]

Is there any official from Ineos on this forum?
I hope they are looking at the reactions

maybe they'll offer 10% off coupons for the early reservations

 

[pioneerofthenile]

You’ve lost me mate - what do you mean?

it's humor. I say that because I feel like I'm trying to sell you the car.

 

[ADVAW8S]

Something to think about on the MPG. Ineos is not doi g CAFE so they did not have to test the IG for MPG. We have already heard from Jean that he is hitting close to 21. This morning I drove 171 miles on highway with my 2020 L663 Brick with the 4 cylinder and I clocked 21 mpg. I bet the real number would be closer to 18 city 21 highway with combined 20.

 

[_Alex_]

maybe they'll offer 10% off coupons for the early reservations

Well, someone just moved down the delivery wait list. I just canceled the reservation I made on 9.30.2021.

 

[BroncoBilly]

Is there any official from Ineos on this forum?
I hope they are looking at the reactions

It is my understanding that Ineos hired the ex-Bud Light marketing executive to assist in their NA pricing strategy. I may, however, be mistaken.

 

[G-Tank]

Well, someone just moved down the delivery wait list. I just canceled the reservation I made on 9.30.2021.

There are 2 official cancellations.
About time for the Moderators to make an official cancellation thread to track.

 

[ChasingOurTrunks]

it's humor. I say that because I feel like I'm trying to sell you the car.

Thanks - I was up at O'Dark Thirty to get news on the pricing and my coffee hadn't kicked in; with the "feel like I'm trying to sell you the car" bit it clicked for me and I chuckled.

You would be very happy and salivating at the commission on a $136k sale Heck, I think I'm in the wrong line of work - I need to go buy 10 of these things, re-sell them to rich people, then roll my profits into one for myself!!

 

[ChasingOurTrunks]

Well, someone just moved down the delivery wait list. I just canceled the reservation I made on 9.30.2021.

I still have my lotto ticket I mentioned earlier. If I hit it, I'll still be in, as $130k for a multi-millionaire is pretty doable

C'mooooon Lottomax!

 

[pioneerofthenile]

Thanks - I was up at O'Dark Thirty to get news on the pricing and my coffee hadn't kicked in; with the "feel like I'm trying to sell you the car" bit it clicked for me and I chuckled.

You would be very happy and salivating at the commission on a $136k sale Heck, I think I'm in the wrong line of work - I need to go buy 10 of these things, re-sell them to rich people, then roll my profits into one for myself!!

most people will be staring down at a minimum of 90k out the door. that's a lot of money.

 

[40man]

I'm still in, because life is short and I'd rather regret something I did, than something I didn't do.

I just hope a semi closer dealer doesn't try to increase the price, and I can find a good 3rd party to service it locally as the closest sercixe centers are 4, 6, and 7 hours away from me.

 

[pioneerofthenile]

There are 2 official cancellations.
About time for the Moderators to make an official cancellation thread to track.

pretty sure they're expecting almost 50% cancellations.

 

[ChasingOurTrunks]

I know. Bit of a disappointment, but I think I would get more benefit in everyday life with a better sound system. If the infotainment setup was more traditional one could upgrade it himself, but with everything integrated that's hard to do.

Thankfully, there are companies like KICKASS that make "portable" aux battery solutions. Not the same by any means, but it's a possible path - especially for people like me who will not be overlanding around the world but rather trips here and there throughout the year.

As I write this though, I had a thought. Provided the head unit in the upgraded system is better (because of the uprated amp), one could relocate the sub and reclaim that space for a second battery. Understandably there's work to be done, but it's an option.

The old JK's had about 20% of their cargo volume taken up by the subwoofer if you went with premium sound. I took mine out, swapped the plastic trim piece for the non-premium version, and then mounted the sub in a box in the otherwise unused space on top of the roll bar -- it worked great and was a really good solution for reclaiming the space while maintaining a good sound system. The neatest trick I had for that project out was how to size the box, because specs on the sub to get the right size box were a mystery and the box from Jeep was full of complex curves and edges. So, I filled up the stock box with water and measured how many liters it held, and was able to use that as the basis for the volume of my new speaker box. I felt like a genius for about 10 minutes after that one but beyond this smug little humble brag I'm doing, I also wanted to share the tip in case others are wanting to do this on the Gren!

 

[Krabby]

The old JK's had about 20% of their cargo volume taken up by the subwoofer if you went with premium sound. I took mine out, swapped the plastic trim piece for the non-premium version, and then mounted the sub in a box in the otherwise unused space on top of the roll bar -- it worked great and was a really good solution for reclaiming the space while maintaining a good sound system. The neatest trick I had for that project out was how to size the box, because specs on the sub to get the right size box were a mystery and the box from Jeep was full of complex curves and edges. So, I filled up the stock box with water and measured how many liters it held, and was able to use that as the basis for the volume of my new speaker box. I felt like a genius for about 10 minutes after that one but beyond this smug little humble brag I'm doing, I also wanted to share the tip in case others are wanting to do this on the Gren!

I think the space over the wheel wells is a total waste and could easily see a box sitting perfectly over the right side arch. It's weirdly angled and you could rest things on it anyway.

 

[lightning]

Land Rover did this with the new Defender, the price increased by around U.K. £4,000 after l ordered and they also deleted the D200 l had ordered meaning l had to take the D250 at an extra £3,000

That's over $8,000 more than l was quoted, for exactly the same vehicle the only difference an extra 50bhp.

The dealers attitude your vehicle has increased in price U.K. £7,000 take it or leave it

They could do this because of the waiting list meaning there were about twenty people who would take my order.

They've recently increased the price of side steps from U.K. £950 to £1200 fitted.

 

[A1B2C3D4]

pretty sure they're expecting almost 50% cancellations.

I'm about 90% sure I am canceling. Waiting a week just in case they take care of us people who paid a deposit awhile ago.

 

[Krabby]

"I just hope a semi closer dealer doesn't try to increase the price"

After seeing these prices, I think most of our community (esp. NA members) wouldn't hesitate to promote the good, honest, and respectable dealerships amongst us who will sell the vehicle at MSRP and not add any BS! I don't want door guards, Scotchgard, undercoating, etc., please sell me the truck just as I have spec'd it.

I am willing to travel some to work with this dealer. I'm sure that 10, 20, 30+ of us could make one dealership very happy if we shopped together but expected honesty and fairness in return.

 

[sully677]

I'm about 90% sure I am canceling. Waiting a week just in case they take care of us people who paid a deposit awhile ago.

Probably canceling too but holding out to think it through.