89MJComanche Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 OK. We have a 2005 SE 2.4 6 Speed with Cloth, AC, Tow Hooks. We added "RUBICLONE" package that includes MOABS, MTRS, ROCKER GUARDS, "RUBICLONE" decals that match in RUBI font, SPRAYED IN LINER, HARD-TOP, FIBERGLASS UPPER's for the half doors, TUFFY Console. Origional Sticker Price on the 2005 SE was $19,745 Sales Price on 2005 SE was $18,739 -$1000 Trade Rebate -$1000 Rebate -$500 EMS Rebate Adjusted Sales Price on 2005 SE was $16,239 Plus Tax Title Fees Etc TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT SPENT $17,297 Equipment Above that we added, New 04 Top $500, Rocker Guards $100, New 06 Moabs/MTR's $600, Spray Liner ($100 materials), New Tuffy Console (Industry Employee Spiff $100) Total Accessories $1300 Total Cash Investment in 2005 SE $18,597 Plus we got 5 Oil Changes, Free Tire Rotations for Life, and Free Emissions and Inspection for Life on the 05. RIGHT NOW THE 05 SE has 28,000 miles on it, 16,000 on the MOABS/MTR's THEY ARE OFFERING $16,835 plus some extra $300 on the trade that looks like $17,135 on paper I can't BELIEVE THIS BUT IT IS ON THE PAPER We are looking at one of two new JK 4 Door Rigs Wrangler X with Rear Locker/Dual Tops/other Misc Stuff Rubicon with Dual Tops/other Misc Stuff THE NUMBERS LOOK LIKE THIS White Wrangler Rubicon.....................................White Wrangler X $32335......................Jeep STICKER PRICE.....................$28170 -$16835..................................Trade..... ...................-$16835 $15,500.................................Diff...... .....................$11335 +$7,000.................................Pay Off.....................+$7000 $22,500.................................New Loan..................$18,335 +$55.....................................Docs..... ..................+$55 +$930...................................TAX....... ..................+$680.10 +$40....................................Plate/Title.................+$40 -$300...................................Extra $300................-$300 $23,225...........................TOTAL LAYOUT...........$18810.10 $725.................CASH DOWN to keep #'s even........$475 WE WANT THE RUBI, BUT THE X LOOKS GREAT ON PAPER FOR THE PAYMENTS AND THE REAR LOCKER make it very very capable saving $4,000. We will probably add 2" lift, 16" wheels and 265x75xR16 BFG ATKO's, and the Jeep will probably not see serious off road use for a long while so I think that I'm OK with the D30 and the 3.73 gears. We have to finance for 60MO's TELL ME WHY I SHOULD BITE THE BULLET AND GET THE RUBICON?? TELL ME WHY THE X with LOCKER IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE?? TELL ME THAT I'M CRAZY IF I don't JUMP IN AND DO THIS RIGHT NOW BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY ARE OFFERING FOR THE TRADE. WE ONLY LOST $500 in 2.5 YEARS and 30,000 MILES on the 05 SE. OH and they know that it is an SE so we are not pulling any wool over anyones eyes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 when i was looking at getting my TJ i looked at the rubi's and decided not to pay the extra $$ for one and i've never regretted it. I have made some rubi owners look silly because by walking through places they got stuck and i don't have lockers just the trash lock in the D44 rear. However one thing i like about the new rubi's is the D44's are supposed to be stronger and the front is a HP44. I'm still not sure the front HP44 is worth the extra $4k. one thing about the new JK's that keep me from considering getting one is i don't like the engine, ya its got more power but its at a higher RPM than the 4.0L and most of the time i get though places below the 3k RPM range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 If you are going to wheel it...definitrly go Rubi. If you are not going to wheel it...go X. The axles, lockers & gears are very well worth the extra investment if you will use them :cheers: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'd get the Rubi in a heartbeat, whether it's destined to be a DD or wheeler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfreeman616 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 will that have the lifetime powertrain on it? my vote is for the rubi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89MJComanche Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 We ordered the RUBI. White one. Money difference between or 05 SE trade and the 32335 Sticker, and the 29,960 Invoice price was $14,500. SMOKING HOT DEAL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89MJComanche Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 will that have the lifetime powertrain on it? my vote is for the rubi As long as it does not go away before out RUBI gets here it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 will that have the lifetime powertrain on it? my vote is for the rubi As long as it does not go away before out RUBI gets here it will. Just make sure you read the fine print and follow the maintance schedule. BTW Good choice :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I beleive the Rubi will have a better resale value if taken care of. The small price difference is worth the few upgrades. ISn't it amazing how expensive these things are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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