So who has ordered a JK?
 

Just wondering how many people have ordered a JK. I put a deposit down a few weeks ago on a Black (hard to keep clean I know, but it looks sweet!) Rubicon 3.8L 2D with with dualtops. Its expected to arrive around Feb. I was gonna go for the diesel (great economy) but had second thoughts when I found out that it wont be available in the Rubicon model, and may only be available in auto.

CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT!

Also, for those that have made orders what dates (if any) have you been told it will be available?

Most are saying April at the moment, Feb would be pushing It I think.

Cheers
Steve

No rubicon diesel? What are they thinking!

thats what i thought i ordered mine and its not expected till june-july when its supossed to be released thats what jeep head office said

why would you want to order something so far out from release date

Do we even know what specs the aussie jk's will have?

I have yet to see any press release to say that we will be getting the full lineup including the rubicon

I'd wait a few more months before ordering just to see what comes out in the wash for jeep and the rhd market

Rubi Unlimited Hemi.....now will my order ever get filled :?: ;)

Waiting for a test drive...
 

I'll be ordering a Rubicon as soon as I can get a test drive of any JK. Just want to make sure my money is going in the right direction.

As per the OP, I'd love a diesel Rubicon but I'll take the petrol if that's all they've got.

B.

Going to wait until the hit the road here first.

That's what I want....AEV should be able to supply that :)

I agree, would be such a good package!

Diesel'n solid axles..Rest..Who cares..
 

I will wait till diesel is avail with a rig on solid axles..Would love a pickup but can suffer whatever body comes with it.Have has several diesels/gasoline and prefer the diesel for purely towing purposes.They love to be loaded.(aint got that to themselves;-)

stupid question, but can anybody tell me if they no any pricing on the new jk's? dont want to spend any money on my tj if im interested in a jk.

The way I read it, you can have one in diesel, just not the Rubicon.

B.

Rubicons will be available with the all-new 'Panther' 2.8 CRD, with either the six-speed manual or 545RFE 5/6 speed auto. We just don't know when. ! My guess is MY2008. The Hemi is still tipped to be available, but Jeep will probably hold this option back for a while so they can cash in a little later.

Well, that bites. Don't really want to be trading a nearly-new Rubicon in on the diesel model but also don't really want to wait for another year (or more) till it gets here either. <sigh> Life is hard for cats.

B.

Soooooo, if we are looking at a release date of April, whose selling their TJ's now so they can upgrade? Or are you gonna try and trade in?

4 door Rubicon diesel???????

Rubicon will be the v6 only :sad:

diesel only in limited model only

Contact Jeep in mulgrave and they can confirm

re new jeep
 

there is no date for release yet as they dont release the new one till all the old stock of tj's is sold and that could be anywhere from feb till june as i got told be the local jeep dealer at the moment in qld there are about 60 tj's left to be sold and they are selling at about 10 per month that should make it around may if they keep going at that rate

That's true - initially. Remember, they also told us there would never be a six-speed manual diesel KJ. The Yanks are screaming for the CRD, there will definitely be a Rubicon CRD, in both 2- and 4- door. MY2008 at the latest.

So when is the 6spd KJ coming to OZ - isn't that good news .....

Re wrangler

from the words of the Castle

"TELL HIM HE"S DREAMING"

when the crd comes out in US we get 12 months later - not there yet.....

6 speed CRD KJ has been on sale for nearly 12 months, where have you been, Tasar?

As for the CRD Rubicon, we may well get it before the Yanks. We'll have regular JK CRDs a long time before they'll see them.

I am sure deposit money is fully refundable pending release dates and or car configurations...

Of course;>

Ordered JK - Now what???
 

Ordered a new JK - Unlimited (manual/sport) today. For delivery in Mar/Apr.

This rig will be living in Gove (East Arnhem Land) and will see some tough driving.

I should start planning the mods now, but need to consider warranty etc. Any suggestions?

Will need bigger rubber (considering 35's) and suspension lift (considering 2.5) to start with. Bull bar and lights. Possibly a winch.

should of ordered a rubicon - wouldn't need to do any of that

the dana 44 diffs are worth getting the rubicon - auto disconnects - 32in rubber and winch as an option :)

Geez, Rubicon 4-door Wrangler with a 5.7L Hemi V8.....that would be fantastic, right Wooders?

Hmmm. Good call. I've taken a look at the detailed specs on the US website and have now upgraded to RUBICON. I noticed a lot there is a lot more to the RUBI than just extra stickers. Will still need to order larger tyres. All tracks up here have been dug out by 35's on Patrols and Cruisers.

They are giving me expected "drive away" prices of $44k for the sport and close to $50k for the RUBI. IS this what others are hearing??

they wont be that high for the sport id say smae as the tj maybe a bit higher
as for the rubicon id say 40 g they carnt price them too close to the kj's + theres a 4 door wrangler coming too