http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/ Autoblog Comments for Want a Wrangler Unlimited? Be prepared to wait http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/- a lost sale.
- a consumer pissed at you because he cold not get one of your ware.

Not a good thing.]]>Mar 21st 2007 7:10PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/Wrangler = rugged good looks

But, the four door is ugly.

I also disgree with Fabulo. Having a waiting list increases demand with the principle of scarcity.

Todd.]]>Mar 21st 2007 7:31PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/Mar 21st 2007 8:28PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/Mar 21st 2007 9:00PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/Mar 21st 2007 9:29PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/
Tony, what type of offroading do you do? I would think that the 3.8 with 4.10 gearing would be more than sufficient for most people. You do realize the low range transfer case gearing too? Look at that suspension articulation too! Just how fast do you want to go in that type of terrain anyway?]]>Mar 21st 2007 9:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/
here's to 65 more years.]]>Mar 21st 2007 9:35PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/
Those with unlimited hardtop orders are waiting the longest along with any 2dr or 4dr with Mygig. Some have been waiting 5 months!!

www.jeepforum.com ]]>Mar 21st 2007 9:38PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/Mar 21st 2007 10:03PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/
I bet there are TONS of people like me who grew up with Jeeps and had to move away from the after having a kid... the older Jeeps were just terrible if you had kids... to me that is probably why the 4 door ones are getting so popular so quickly... I bet there are tons of people like me who see them as a possibility now.]]>Mar 21st 2007 10:14PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/Jun 13th 2007 6:05PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/
The FJ cruiser had potential in the early design stages but in execution is one of the most hideous things on the road today....thats just my opinion. ]]>Mar 21st 2007 10:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/Mar 21st 2007 10:48PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/
Why do people compare this to an FJ, its closest competitor would be the H3. Now if only the H3 convertible would come out, then we can talk about real competition.]]>Mar 21st 2007 11:06PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/#2: Have you even driven an '07? The engine is not weak, definitely adequate. I don't even know where to begin with the part about how the 3.8L isn't for offroad use. You really need to read the article in Motor Trend about the Unlmiteds. And an FJ would be a better buy, I guess overpriced, huge blindspots, wierd rear doors, just as bad gas mileage, no convertible top all equal better buy in your mind.

#5: Poor man's Hummer, fully loaded this things ring in at $32,000+.

Anything else?]]>Mar 21st 2007 11:20PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/ A little history lesson jeep offered a 4-door CJ5 called the Mahindra Commander in India during the 60s, 70s and maybe the 80s. feel free to read The Story of Jeep 2nd edtion my Patrick R. Foster to confirm this fact. ]]>Mar 21st 2007 11:35PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/Mar 21st 2007 11:42PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/DCX: There is no market for that.
(..later..)
DCX: Wow, look at this surprise pent up demand for a vehicle like the Cherokee (but even better for off highway use!).

related conversation:
Fans: I want to buy the Gladiator.
DCX: There is no market for that, what you really want is the compass or commander. In fact you want the command so much we can charge a mint for it.
Fans: ??]]>Mar 22nd 2007 12:03AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/
2. I honestly dont know why people are buying this. The engine is very weak. The 3.8 came off the Dodge Caravan and is not suited to offroad use. The frame of the wrangler was never intended to carry so much weight or be so long. A better buy would be the Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Check out my website for more info:

http://www.truedelta.com

Posted at 7:28PM on Mar 21st 2007 by Tony


Maybe you don't understand the vehicle market as well as you think you do.

Why would someone want a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?

1. Image...after all, a vehicle purchase can be nothing more than a vanity statement. A Jeep Wrangler has plenty of "image".

2. It's a very good offroad vehicle, one of, if not the best in the world. The Unlimited has the best arrival/departure angles in this group H3, FJ and Xterra.

3.The Unlimited has considerably more cargo space then the FJ, H3 or Xterra...30cubic feet more than the H3 and 20 more than the other 2.

4. The Unlimited has the longest wheelbase of the other 3 competitors mentioned.

5. The Unlimited, although having a longer wheelbase and more cargo space still manages to weigh less than any of the other 3 listed...it weighs over 600lbs less thean an H3, the heaviest.

6. The Unlimited is the only one of these vehicles mentioned to have an excellent frontal crash rating for both front seat passenger/driver.

7 The Unlimited is the only vehicle mentioned that can be a "convertible" as well as can not only be a convertible, but has a soft and hard top option.

8. The Unlimited has the best "city" driving distance on a single tank of fuel.

Tony, what facts do you have to substantiate your claim that the Unlimited..."frame of the wrangler was never intended to carry so much weight or be so long."...It's my understanding that the new Wrangler was "ground up" new and as such the frame was designed to be compatable and competent for said vehicle...show some facts otherwise or backtrack your statement.

Now about the 3.8 V6. Yes, it's down on HP from the competition in said group but the torque is is still good. While more power would be nice, the 3.8 engine is a solid and tested and still capable of outperforming the H3 due to its' weight issues...although not the Xterra or FJ. I'd also like you to post some facts, rather than opinion, that the 3.8 is "not suited for offroad". Chrysler has always considered the 3.8 as member of their truck engine group...after all, it has served well in the minivans which weighsmore than the Wrangler.

So Tony, what makes you say "I don't understand why people buy this vehicle"?

Who has ever really understand why someone would buy a Jeep Wrangler...they do because they WANT one...and a few because they NEED one...

and the Jeep Wrangler/Unlimited has a lot of WANT it factors the others don't. ]]>Mar 22nd 2007 12:18AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/21/want-a-wranger-unlimited-be-prepared-to-wait/
--Sean
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