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Took a one for a test drive today and I have to say I like it a lot. Plenty of poke and also very comfortable for my 6'8" frame which is a rarity.
Anyone here got any experience with them? Things to look for, problems etc? Also, what's the car buying etiquette over here? How much can you reasonably expect to get off the asking price (dealer) and what extras to throw in?
They seem very big in finance/leasing over here (more so than the uk) with seemingly pocket change monthly payments. What's the catch? Do they do similar schemes on used vehicles as I don't fancy sinking a lot of capital into a car if I can help it.
Anyone here got any experience with them? Things to look for, problems etc? Also, what's the car buying etiquette over here? How much can you reasonably expect to get off the asking price (dealer) and what extras to throw in?
They seem very big in finance/leasing over here (more so than the uk) with seemingly pocket change monthly payments. What's the catch? Do they do similar schemes on used vehicles as I don't fancy sinking a lot of capital into a car if I can help it.
I had one as a loaner for a few days while my car was in for a warranty fix. I too was pretty impressed by it. AWD holeshot is better than my 300.
The motor is unburstable, responds very well to a Predator tune and as a result is the daddy of US SUV's.
That said, you will lose your ass on a new one. There are plenty of used ones around, because they are extremely thirsty. I think I'd only have one for the motor, size and towing ability. If luxurious surroundings are important to you, you might be disappointed in the long run.
The engine is it's greatest asset - and the new one has the even stronger 392 - but already stated - new Chrysler is going to kill kill you depreciation-wise.
I'll leave it to Bill (cap'n Caddy) and Unrepentant to advise you on haggling with dealers.
The motor is unburstable, responds very well to a Predator tune and as a result is the daddy of US SUV's.
That said, you will lose your ass on a new one. There are plenty of used ones around, because they are extremely thirsty. I think I'd only have one for the motor, size and towing ability. If luxurious surroundings are important to you, you might be disappointed in the long run.
The engine is it's greatest asset - and the new one has the even stronger 392 - but already stated - new Chrysler is going to kill kill you depreciation-wise.
I'll leave it to Bill (cap'n Caddy) and Unrepentant to advise you on haggling with dealers.
I've used this service in the past to get a realistic idea of discount
http://amexnetwork.zag.com/main.html
Discounts vary by region and brand
http://amexnetwork.zag.com/main.html
Discounts vary by region and brand
One other thing that the OP needs to understand, if he is not aware already, is that the price advertised is not the price you pay.
If a vehicle costs 20K you then add sales tax of 6.25% it becomes 21250. You then need to add plate fees, assorted other fees and so on and so on.....
This may be helpful.....
https://www.revenue.state.il.us/app/trii/
If a vehicle costs 20K you then add sales tax of 6.25% it becomes 21250. You then need to add plate fees, assorted other fees and so on and so on.....
This may be helpful.....
https://www.revenue.state.il.us/app/trii/
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