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I got a black 4x4, with charcoal interior, ABS brakes, power windows, locks, all that stuff).
I feel good about my decision. I test drove probably 7 or 8 different models. I kept coming back to the Jeep. I negotiated a good deal, and the dealership was extremely fair (they even paid off the final two payments of my trade-in).
Thanks to all of you on Edmunds and on the message boards for all your help in my decision.
For anyone that cares to answer I have a few questions about getting a Liberty.
-An area dealer has been advertising a $299 Liberty deal recently. 59 payments at $299 with a balloon payment at the end covering the rest. Are there any tricks or scams I should look for if I pursue this option?
-That same dealer isn't a "Five Star Dealer". So, how much of that is marketing on Jeep's part and how much of the five star designation should I take as a sign this particular dealer might be troublesome?
-Finally, has anyone dealt with the dealer in question? It's Shakers Jeep in Waterbury, CT.
Thanks to all who reply...
An area dealer has been advertising a $299 Liberty deal recently. 59 payments at $299 with a balloon payment at the end covering the rest. Are there any tricks or scams I should look for if I pursue this option?
Why don't you call them and ask them specifically what the A.P.R. is and how much the balloon payment is?
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Right now, the balloon payment is a long ways down the road. You will pay a good price now. But, the time is going to come when you have to cough up that balloon payment. Then, you will be kicking yourself.
Personally, I think you would be better off negotiating a good price up front, and settling on a payment that you can afford. That way, you won't have to worry about coming up with a huge balloon payment when it comes up (and it will come sooner than you realize).
I believe what you described is a marketing ploy. And, in the end, you will probably end up paying more than you had hoped. Remember the old Fram commercial. "You can pay me now. Or you can pay me later."
Also, I would stick to a 5-star dealer if you could. Dealers have to earn that designation, and will not risk losing it by offering marketing ploys.
Just my two-cents' worth.
Fuel burn? What is this?
Small brakes? Do they not work properly? What are they doing or not doing???
The only reason I could see doing the balloon at the end is if maybe you are going to be getting a HUGE tax return or stock return or bonus or raise at work.
p.s. this Granny is dyeing to go off road...LOL
Perhaps one your tires is unbalanced. Or the alignment may not be correct.
You should, however, take it back to your dealership and have them check it. Take them out and road test it to show them the problem.
But for me, the Liberty handles like a charm. I love this vehicle.
How did you make out with the right drift on your Liberty? Has it been corrected?
fastdriver
Anyway, I read your post and as stated by someone else. This is a HEAVY truck and will not handle like a car in those situations. AND by all means I would not drive around in 4w/d all the time. It is not meant to be driven that way. Only in bad road conditions such as rain, snow or just plan 4 wheelin'. You should also not drive more than 40-45 miles per hour in 4x4.
My husband has a Dodge Ram 4x4 and has cautioned me on this many a time. This is a much larger truck than the Liberty, but by the same token the Liberty is just that "A Truck". There is no way I would drive his Ram like I drive my Camry. Truck's are just not meant for speed.
I hope you enjoy your Liberty. Be good too it and it will be good too you!
LadyLiberty
tollway handles like a dream. don't know how many
miles you have logged on yours but it took me awhile to adjust to the quickness & percision of the steering maybe your just over steering some
what P.S. you'll love it off road it's a blast.
Anyhow. My Stone White Liberty LMT 4x4 is finally here. I have waited a lonnnngggg 11wks.
I hope to pick up tomorrow or Saturday. I will let you all know how wonderful the drive home is. If I go home that is, ha ha.
Have a great night!
I know I made the right decision. I had a sports car before, but decided on an SUV this time around. After driving seven or eight other models, nothing compared to the Liberty.
Enjoy it. And watch out for all those crazies on the road. Drive carefully.
Of course you don't experience the same feeling when you drive a 4Runner. Ever just look at the two side by side. You will notice how much the liberty is much higher and has a much shorter wheel base when compared to the 4Runner. You are forgetting the Liberty is very top heavy, which means you cannot drive around turns going 60-75 mph without the 'wobbley' feeling. Did you ever read the article dealing with the Liberty Rolling Over? You should? Maybe then you will understand a bit more as to how easy it is to tip this vehicle. Just trying to help you stay a bit more cautious... we don't need another story about a Liberty rolling (not on purpose). ENJOY....
Doesn't it feel great to finally have her in your presence? I hope you love it as I love mine. I also hope you have much better luck with it than I have had so far. SInce December first it was in the body shop for two weeks (some kid rear ended me) and then last week it was at the repair shop for another entire week. I noticed that my powersteering fluid was very low. Turns out there was a leak and they had to replace the pump and the resevoir tank. I have terrific luck with vehicles... can't you tell.
Good luck and keep us posted....
---gypsy---
My question is, how many keys did others receive with their car. I need three keys and the dealer made me purchase the third key. Other people who have other brands of new cars tell me the got three keys to begin with. Is this just Jeep? Also I wanted to know if anyone received a cover for the spare tire. One last thing, I had less than 1/2 a tank of gas when I picked up the car, the dealer said it was the policy of Chrysler/Jeep. Every other new car I purchased I all ways had a full tank.
As for the Jeep, I absolutely love it. Compared to the other SUVs I took out for a test drive, it is definately the best. I ended up with a ltd silver with the tow group/offroad/sunroof and a couple of small other things. Excellent car for an excellent price.
The dealership also offered me a free spare tire cover, but I didn't like the design (had a smily face on it). So I purchased a tire cover from the dealership. They gave me a 15 percent discount. Cost me just $43.
I think it's pretty petty for a dealership to not at least give you a full tank of gas. Talk about cheap!!! You just purchase a $20,000 to $25,000 vehicle from them, and they can't splurge on a full tank of gas?
I'd complain to the general manager, and let them know you didn't appreciate that kind of treatment. Ask them to give you a free oil change, and you won't spread around town how cheap they are.
Believe me. They will give you the free oil change if you complain. Don't be shy. But, you have to talk to the head guy, not your salesperson.
I could have sworn it said 225/xxR16.
Are they really 16 inch tires?
I find that odd for Jeep to do, since they listened to their (potential) future buyers about keeping it solid axle in back.
Aren't 15 inch the de facto standard for off road use???
-mad
58-63 mph=22mpg
64-68 mph=19mpg
69-74 mph=18mpg
I think that's great! Once in Seattle, I purchased a Yakima rack system with the fairing and on the way home mileage dropped by 2.
Being 6'5" I love the interior room!
I PICKED UP FRIDAY NIGHT WE WENT RIGHT HOME AND DUMPED OFF THE HUSBANDS DODGE AND OFF WE WENT. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I STILL CANT BELIEVE IT IS HERE. I KEEP LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW, HA HA.
EVERYTHING WENT SMOOTH I HAD MY SPARE TIRE (JEEP LIBERTY) COVER & A FULL TANK OFF GAS. WHICH BYE THE WAY IS HAVE GONE. I DID HAVE A SCARE, I COULD NOT GET THE BACK SEAT (35 SIDE) TO LOCK BACK INTO PLACE AFTER PUTTING DOWN. NEITHER COULD MY HUSBAND. SO I STOPPED BY DEALER AND SALESMAN DID IT AND SHOWED ME THE TRICK. PUSH DOWN ON PLASTIC TOP PIECE THE SAME TIME AS PUSHING INTO LOCK POSITION & MY GOD IT WORKED. WELL, WHILE I WAS THERE I NOTICED SOMETHING ODD. I AM MISSING THE PLASTIC PIECE WHERE YOU PUSH THE BACK WINDSHIELD
CLOSED. I SHOWED SALESMAN AND THEY SAID THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN PUT ON IN FACTORY. THEY WILL TRY TO TAKE OFF ONE FROM ANOTHER LIBERTY THIS WEEK WHEN I GO BACK FOR STICKER OR ORDER IF THEY HAVE TOO. SO FAR EVERYTHING ELSE IS WORKING GREAT. HEY GYPSY! KEEP YOUR CHIN UP AND THINK POSITIVE SHAKE OFF THE BAD LUCK FEELING AND THINGS WILL GET BETTER I'M SURE. GOOD THING YOU CK THOSE THINGS OUT. MINE WOULD HAVE WENT DRY BEFORE I NOTICED! HEY DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THE WHITE?! IT REALLY SHOWS OFF THE DETAILS OF THE TRUCK. WELL GOT TO RUN FOR NOW! I AM ACTUALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL THE RUNNING AROUND I HAVE TO DO THIS WEEK!!!!
THANKS
When we got our Liberty at the end of September, there were no tire covers as a standard item. I think it was sometime just after that they started coming with them as standard equipment.
I was also suprised that there was no full tank of gas included at delivery, especially since the invoice charges $8 for "additional" gas!!! I asked the salesman and he said that Chrysler dropped the traditional full tank of gas as a cost cutting measure on all their vehicles. Interestingly, my wife got a new Honda Accord two weeks ago, and it says right on the window sticker "full tank of fuel" as a standard item.
Finally - ladyliberty, I read somewhere (either on here or at jeepsunlimited.com) that the new Liberties coming out of the factory don't have the plastic piece on the rear glass. I think that's kind of silly myself. I don't want to put fingerprints on the glass closing the window... Anyway, congrats on your Liberty. You'll love it.
-Todd
I guess either way I will be out of luck. I don't like having to put finger or hand prints on the glass either.
Thanks Colorado1974, I have seen the Shale green and its beautiful. My husband's Dodge Ram is Moss green so I gave up the Shale as one of my dark choices.
Take care
Anyone know how "late" we are talking here?
It has been incredibly difficult to get a V-6 Five Speed. I don't expect that to change for another month or so.
I thought maybe they delayed the release of the V6/5 speed combo in order to get more loaded up Limited units out into the showrooms. What makes you say about a month?
Thanks for the reply, BTW.
I really want to add a Turbo. Does anybody know anything about them?
I do have to agree the white is beautiful. Initially I was going to go for the black but then I had seen the Stone White Limited and fell in love. The best thing I won't show the scratches as easily as the darker colors.
I have actually been able to drive my Liberty for an entire week, it felt great. Especially this past weekend the weather here in upstate NY in very mild.
Enjoy your Liberty....
---gypsy---
Taking Liberty With Jeep's New Ride
http://www.truckinssuv.com/archives/features/1201_features02.shtml
The Liberty was a dream on the commute. The roads were slick and had spots of snow, and the Liberty performed flawlessly. I only had to kick it into 4-wheel drive once (and I probably could have done without it, but wanted to see how she performed).
My point: This is a great vehicle in the snow. (It's also a great vehicle on dry roads).