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Introductory Base MSRP including destination: ($41,045.00)
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (NHK) ($40.00)
POWER SUNROOF (GWA) ($800.00)
NAVIGATION/REAR BACK-UP CAMERA GROUP (Requires Option Group 1) ($605.00)
Includes:
MyGIG™ Multimedia Infotainment with Navigation
ParkSense™ Rear Park Assist System
ParkView™ Rear Back-Up Camera
Rear View Auto Dim Mirror with Microphone
UConnect® Hands-Free Communication
SRT OPTION GROUP I (AY1) ($1995.00)
Includes:
115V Auxiliary Power Outlet
Air Conditioning Automatic Temperature Control With Dual Zone Control
Auto Dim Exterior Driver Mirror
Auto Dim Exterior Passenger Mirror
Deluxe Door Trim Panel
Exterior Mirrors with Heating Element
Exterior Mirrors with Memory
Heated Front Seats
Memory For Radio, Driver Seat, Mirrors
ParkSense™ Rear Park Assist System
Power 8-Way Driver Memory 4-Way Passenger Seats
Power Adjustable Pedals with Memory
Power Heated Memory Mirrors, Fold-Away
Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers
Rear View Auto Dim Mirror with Microphone
Remote Start System
Smartbeam™ Headlamps
UConnect® Hands-Free Communication
SRT OPTION GROUP 2 (AY2) (requires Option Group 1) ($2895.00)
Includes:
AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD MP3 Radio with 6.5" TouchScreen, USB Interface, Hard Drive with Music Management Database
Automatic Headlamp Leveling System
Heated Second Row Seats
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
ParkSense™ Rear Park Assist System
ParkView™ Rear Back-Up Camera
Rear DVD Entertainment System Group
Rear Overhead Console
Rear Seat Video System
Sirius® Satellite Streaming Video
Have you marketed the JGC SRT8 computer mods that improves the horsepower to 500? I'm sure the community is highly interested in these modifications.
Base - $40,525
Roof - $ 800
Option Group II - $2075
Option Group I - $1995
Nav/Camera - $1090
Dest/Shipping $695
_____________________Total $47,180
Not a bad markup considering the new features that you're getting.
My dealer has no idea
About the your brakes
Supposedly there is an upgrade to slotted rotors
that helps break dust and the noise from the front rotors
Does anyone know if Jeep is doing anything about this? Since my SRT8 is still under 12,000 miles, I can probably get the whole brake system replaced under the warranty. But, unless something is changed, the problem will return.
Jacques
By the way, the car's digital tire pressure readout is right on! A really useful feature, especially with runflats.
Jacques
Jacques
Jacques
I just thought that I would give you the reality check before really looking into this particular trim of the Grand Cherokee.
There is a powerful Porche SUV that might have a little more acceleration. But, this sucker costs at least $95k! Nothing else comes close to the Jeep SRT8.
In summary, I love the car and would buy another instantly.
Jacques
Jacques
Here's the link to it SRT600 Jeep SRT8
I would buy now. Two reasons. Firstly, your price of 43,305 is wonderful. (I could only get 1,000 off MSRP for my 2007 SRT8. And, that was after much fighting. Some dealers wanted $10k over MSRP!) I suspect that you are getting this price because of the current economy and perhaps the SRT8 is not quite as "hot". And, there is the matter of higher gas prices. The secondly, reason is that in a month or so, the 2008 may no longer be made. That would mean waiting until perhaps November for the 2009 with the possibility of a much greater price.
Jacques
Thanks!
Jacques
I have perfomance tires on my Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT--and that handles great in the snow---
thye do not make any other tires for this at this time--I asked
Thanks again
Dave
I live in Michigan and have an '06 Grand Cherokee SRT8 which I got in early March of 2006. I have gone through two winters with it and although it's not great, it's not horrible either. As you well know, this has been an especially snowy winter here in the upper mid-west and I've driven the SRT8 every day with no problems. I also have an especially steep driveway and have never had a problem going up. My last two cars, M5 and XJR both with 4 aggressive snows had a major problem getting up my driveway in heavy snow.
Admittedly I was very disappointed in the fall of '06 when I tried to purchase snowtire/wheel combos from Tire Rack, Discount Tire and pretty much everyone else and found out that there was nothing available. Since I got through the first winter ('06-'07) okay I decided to not even bother looking for snows this year. As you know, last winter and this one were very different, but as I said even with the much heavier snow this year, I got through.
On a separate note, the Jeep dealer in Ann Arbor has the owner's black GC SRT8 sitting on the lot for sale in the $39k range. I don't know the mileage. Mine will be on their lot in around 14 months when my lease is up too. I love it and so far it has been bulletproof, but I'm ready to move back to a car. I do know that will miss the incredible acceleration....wet or dry.
Thanks a great deal for the info. It sounds like the car is certainly something that can work in the winter time but it would be foolish to get it and expect it to handle the slippery weather with no troubles at all. Maybe the next time it snows up here I will take one out for a test drive and see how it handles.
Thanks again to everyone for their info and help
I suspect (1) fuel pump, (2) transmission, (3) electronic control. Before I take it to a dealer, I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
Jacques G.
So, Paulad, does that change your comment?
As for your idea of the car as a collectors item . . . I think it may have merit. Here's why: When I picked up my 2007 SRT8 (after 4.5 month wait), the dealer told me he could have sold the car for $5k more than I paid for it and within 1 month of having the car, I got an offer from a guy while I was getting gas for $4k over what I paid for it! You see, some folks don't want to wait 4 months for the car and they have money! Now, it will be important that the car performs as advertised (0 to 60 mph in about 4.8 s) and with no significant defects. One other item. If Jeep SRT8/SRT10 comes out with a 600 HP, 600 ft-lb torque engine in 2009 or 2010, then all bets are off.
I hope this helps and I look forward to a rapid reply to my problem before I take the car to the dealer.
Jacques
NOTE: to the dealer's credit, they said it the shifter assembly did not solve the problems, they would place an electronic monitor/recorder on the car so that when the problem occurs, it would be recorded.
Jacques
Will this car be a collectable? Probably. But you're talking 20-25 years down the before there is any appreciable increase in value. It's a limited edition car, but it won't be increasing in price for quite a while. Do you remember the people that bought Buick Grand Nationals with thoughts of them increasing in value. Right now the Grand Cherokee SRT 8's are probably dropping in value due to the gas prices.
Unless you are absolutely attached to the car love it and can't think of parting with it don't keep it as a collectible with the thought of making money on it. If you figure the cost of keeping it for 20 years (insurance; storage; maintenance), it doesn't make fiscal sense. You're better off selling the car now and then buying another one in 15 years when the value is probably at the bottom.
You can count the number of cars that can be purchased new and kept as a collectible on half of the fingers on one hand. Unless you purchased an Enzo or some other very limited model, even most Ferrari's or other exotic cars don't increase in value for many years.
A year or two ago I'd have suggested that you to put your money in the stock market or in a CD for 15 years and then go buy the car, but these days those aren't doing so well either. Maybe cars are the best investment after all....
Meanwhile, there is some risk from loss of power at a bad time resulting in an accident. I sure hope that this issue is solved soon. Comments anyone?
Meanwhile, the problem has not recurred since the part was ordered. I will try to keep everyone informed. If you don't hear from me, it is because I have no new information. While waiting, I will continue to discuss the problem with Chrysler-Jeep.
Jacques
Thanks much for the insight. I will let everyone know what happens.
Jacques
It has 35k miles and only problem I have had was to replace brake pads and rotors (didnt love that!) at 26k until the other day.
When I started the engine, it seemed like the battery was low. Sure enough it tested weak, so I replaced it. No starting problems now.
However, the driver window, which was down when the battery was changed will not stay up. It will go up, then come down half way. Only way to keep it closed is to hold the button for a few seconds after it goes up.
Any suggestions on how to reset it ?
Oh, I also experienced that problem of the engine power dropping (dying ?) for a few seconds a few times. That was last year and it seems to have gone away by itself.
Anybody have any suggestions for the window beside call the dealer ?