Launch Dates - Does DC have a Clue?

[Wooders]

I suspect the dealers are "tight lipped" cause they don't what you to know how little they know

[Brettski]

Originally Posted by Wooders

I suspect the dealers are "tight lipped" cause they don't what you to know how little they know

My dealer admitted up front that they knew practically nothing. He doubted they would get brochures until after the launch date.

B.

[silver_jk]

Originally Posted by Wooders

I suspect the dealers are "tight lipped" cause they don't what you to know how little they know

i was talking to a guy from dc yesterday and he's high up so he says and no dealer has pricing yet and dc still need to confirm the pricing of the jk when it arrives stock should be here in march he said but there are mainly the bottom end models only in this shipment, there is another on was due for april stocks though hope theres some rubicons in that shipment.

[wack]

I called my dealer today to find out if the Rubi comes with a hardtop. He siad that according to the "equipment highlights" in the spec sheet that it didn't. I also asked whether the other stuff that was standard on the Renegade (duel top, 6 stacker, dark tint etc) was an option on the rubi and was told that is wasn't. Can anyone confirm

[JackJones]

My wife wants me to forget about the JK. The way she sees it, if DC is going to be all secretive and not confirm what will (or won't) be available then maybe we'd be better off buying another brand.

We knew mid last year that the 2007 Prado would be released with all the features it comes with (ie: 5 speed auto, 3.0 D4D engine, trim and spec levels - even knew that leather would be available as an option on the GXL model). On the face of it, the Prado would probably make a great family wagon / tourer. Only real downside is the high price they're asking for that 'Toyota' badge on the tailgate.

This week I was offered a test drive of the new DiD Pajero (demo model is even fitted with the optional rear diff lock). Available in 100" SWB and 110" (I think) LWB. Looks nice inside, but has a pretty crap low range (1.9:1). Also has a funny shape front end which doesn't seem to allow an aftermarket replacement bullbar to be fitted. It's unlikely that I'd buy a Pajero.

After living with Subarus for years and wearing my brake pads hard whenever I descend off-road due to the piss poor low range, I really would like to have a snail-like, less than walking pace, slower than a week of wet Sundays, heavy duty transfer case and lockers. Hence my interest in the Rubicon which comes with the 4:1 transfer case.

However, if the Rubicon is not going to come with the CRD engine, then it seems I'm going to have to look at the Sport or Renegade. I've had a look on jeep.com but can't work out from the spec charts what the standard transfer case ratios are - anyone know?

Damn, this waiting is frustrating. If the wharfies go on strike, I'll kill 'em.

[Bert]

Originally Posted by JackJones

My wife wants me to forget about the JK. The way she sees it, if DC is going to be all secretive and not confirm what will (or won't) be available then maybe we'd be better off buying another brand.

We knew mid last year that the 2007 Prado would be released with all the features it comes with (ie: 5 speed auto, 3.0 D4D engine, trim and spec levels - even knew that leather would be available as an option on the GXL model). On the face of it, the Prado would probably make a great family wagon / tourer. Only real downside is the high price they're asking for that 'Toyota' badge on the tailgate.

This week I was offered a test drive of the new DiD Pajero (demo model is even fitted with the optional rear diff lock). Available in 100" SWB and 110" (I think) LWB. Looks nice inside, but has a pretty crap low range (1.9:1). Also has a funny shape front end which doesn't seem to allow an aftermarket replacement bullbar to be fitted. It's unlikely that I'd buy a Pajero.

After living with Subarus for years and wearing my brake pads hard whenever I descend off-road due to the piss poor low range, I really would like to have a snail-like, less than walking pace, slower than a week of wet Sundays, heavy duty transfer case and lockers. Hence my interest in the Rubicon which comes with the 4:1 transfer case.

However, if the Rubicon is not going to come with the CRD engine, then it seems I'm going to have to look at the Sport or Renegade. I've had a look on jeep.com but can't work out from the spec charts what the standard transfer case ratios are - anyone know?

Damn, this waiting is frustrating. If the wharfies go on strike, I'll kill 'em.

Everyone who is fed up should email DC Australia. I have.

I emailed the PR Manager at DC: Simon Johnson
Email: simon.johnson@daimlerchrysler.com

I emailed him asking for confirmation on a few things with little luck. I guess he has more important things to do... Mabye if his email inbox gets flooded with frustrated complaints from angry jeepers he will start to spill the beans!

[Ben]

Um, on those brochures on page one, whats the "MY" after 2007? Is that Mid Year 2007? The Aussie designation for the JK? Or something completely different?