USA Grenadier Experience (Seattle Region) 11-12 May

[Kuntee]

They mentioned that there will be a service center in Settle metro area and Bend. Great luck for those of us in PDX

 

[STACHES]

They mentioned that there will be a service center in Settle metro area and Bend. Great luck for those of us in PDX

Bend would be great for those of us in Idaho. Much better than the drive to SLC.

 

[jeremy_matrix]

Anand@Induktion in an alternate universe

Hehe, thought it might be you!! <wave>

They mentioned that there will be a service center in Settle metro area and Bend. Great luck for those of us in PDX

I can't believe they'd leave out PDX. Assuming these are all BMW dealerships, as it doesn't sound like they've opened up to independents like they have in Europe.

Bend would be great for those of us in Idaho. Much better than the drive to SLC.

Just had a client leave from Cd'A.

 

[40man]

We're 5 minutes into May 17 ET. Where's the configurator!

 

[MurphyMurph]

We're 5 minutes into May 17 ET. Where's the configurator!

Still 9:26pm on the west coast. Will I be able to sleep…

 

[40man]

Open now and about $7k higher than I was expecting/hoping for.

 

[40man]

Also surprised to see mpg at 14 as it seems to be lower than previously reported.

 

[Krabby]

Also surprised to see mpg at 14 as it seems to be lower than previously reported.

That's 14 MPG of US gallons, which is about 16.8 UK/imperial gallons; all of the numbers people have been tossing around are UK gallons.

 

[Kuntee]

Bend would be great for those of us in Idaho. Much better than the drive to SLC.

Map looks more PDX than Bend!

 

[jeremy_matrix]

Map looks more PDX than Bend!

Yeah, and still no details on PDX or Seattle entities for sales/service. WTH?
Look at the map of Europe and it's filled with dealerships, indy shops, 4x4 shops and manufacturers. Maybe it'll just take some time for the US to fill in?

PS--base pricing came in about $5k more than I was expecting.

 

[anand]

Also surprised to see mpg at 14 as it seems to be lower than previously reported.

Keep in mind that that is not the official EPA rating as of yet

 

[40man]

Keep in mind that that is not the official EPA rating as of yet

Understood, but usually the EPA brings down the numbers from manufacturers. We can hope Ineos was being conservative.

 

[_Alex_]

Well gents, those of you in the PNW will probably move down the waitlist a bit. I canceled my reservation (made 9.30.2021) after building a utility rig (without the winch, snorkel, etc) and still cracking up against a $90K price tag. With taxes, fees, it becomes a $100K vehicle. No thank you.

 

[jeremy_matrix]

Well gents, those of you in the PNW will probably move down the waitlist a bit. I canceled my reservation (made 9.30.2021) after building a utility rig (without the winch, snorkel, etc) and still cracking up against a $90K price tag. With taxes, fees, it becomes a $100K vehicle. No thank you.

Sorry to hear Alex. What is your alternative rig to seek now instead of an IG?

 

[_Alex_]

Sorry to hear Alex. What is your alternative rig to seek now instead of an IG?

I don't have one. I'll keep running my 2012 F-150 (162K miles on the clock and going strong) for the foreseeable future. We'll see how successful the Grenadier is and how other manufacturers respond--although I'm sure none of them will be as purpose built as the Grenadier. The Landcruiser that's rumored for the North America market looks interesting, but Toyota has a history (recent history) of misjudging the off-road market completely). I'm going to keep my eye on the Grenadier for the first couple of years and see how pricing and the dealer network evolve. Having followed the progress for so long I was really excited, but I just can't see dropping about $100K and having the nearest dealer/service department 4 hours away.

While I was at the Seattle test drive, the guy representing Ineos said they took 8000 reservations because 30% statistically fail to complete the process. That puts them at roughly the 5500 they can import this year. I imagine there will be enough deep pockets or hardcore fans that will spend the money. The other consideration is that there is no guarantee that dealers will not add dealer markup--which is decidedly different from Ineos's original pricing promise, but that's how the American car market works.

It is what it is.

-Alex.

 

[jeremy_matrix]

I don't have one. I'll keep running my 2012 F-150 (162K miles on the clock and going strong) for the foreseeable future. We'll see how successful the Grenadier is and how other manufacturers respond--although I'm sure none of them will be as purpose built as the Grenadier. The Landcruiser that's rumored for the North America market looks interesting, but Toyota has a history (recent history) of misjudging the off-road market completely). I'm going to keep my eye on the Grenadier for the first couple of years and see how pricing and the dealer network evolve. Having followed the progress for so long I was really excited, but I just can't see dropping about $100K and having the nearest dealer/service department 4 hours away.

While I was at the Seattle test drive, the guy representing Ineos said they took 8000 reservations because 30% statistically fail to complete the process. That puts them at roughly the 5500 they can import this year. I imagine there will be enough deep pockets or hardcore fans that will spend the money. The other consideration is that there is no guarantee that dealers will not add dealer markup--which is decidedly different from Ineos's original pricing promise, but that's how the American car market works.

It is what it is.

-Alex.

Why not a slightly used LC200?

The big May 17 Announcement / Pricing / Discussion thread.

Only on page 12 as I write this so, I'm likely to be repeating observations... I've always viewed this as a discount, modernized '96 G320, more than a defender replacement, if only because of Magna design influence, and "lego block" construction of a real defender not being realistic in a...

www.theineosforum.com

 

[Norb-TX]

Ironically, I didn't even spend this much on my LC200 that I bought new.

 

[jeremy_matrix]

Ironically, I didn't even spend this much on my LC200 that I bought new.

Then another used one is icing on the cake?