This is a repost of my own: from my own misspelled username no less. But new to the forum and wanted to Say HELLO from South Central Texas!
So before the stones and tomatoes fly... yes, I was very stupid and gave up my 392 order
I couldn't get any info from my local dealer for months on status, estimated ETA, anything. After waiting since the official announcement date and order books opened, I had the very first order at one of central Texas' largest dealers.
But after many, many, many long months of waiting and zero info from the dealer, my trigger finger just got too itchy and I needed to purchase (also had FE Bronco reserved as backup plan.) With the delays from Ford, and nothing from my dealer, I saw a Lunar Rock TRD Pro 4Runner at my local Toyota. Loved it and thought - "this'll do for now."
Two weeks later my Jeep dealer called and said my 392 was on the way. I very, very reluctantly told them they could release it. I've regretted it ever since.
Don't get me wrong, I love the 4Runner. It's just like, good. Al around "good." But it has no character. None. Zero. I miss my '18 MOAB every day. I miss every quirk and annoyance about it. It's a Jeep thing, right?
Anyways, I know it's going to happen. I'm a Jeep guy through and through. I thought I could wait and order a '22. Add the Recon pkg and it's a done deal. Here's my dilemma: right now, the TRD Pro is worth over $5K OVER original sticker - I didn't even pay sticker, so it's a great time to make a deal. Here's the gamble: I'd rather wait for the '22 MY but have no idea when those orders open. (the same local dealer is champing at the bit to make a deal now to order a '21. I haven't contacted other dealers yet.) So, do I wait and risk this used car bubble bursting in a few months and hold off for the '22? Or just say screw it and jump now?
So before the stones and tomatoes fly... yes, I was very stupid and gave up my 392 order
I couldn't get any info from my local dealer for months on status, estimated ETA, anything. After waiting since the official announcement date and order books opened, I had the very first order at one of central Texas' largest dealers.
But after many, many, many long months of waiting and zero info from the dealer, my trigger finger just got too itchy and I needed to purchase (also had FE Bronco reserved as backup plan.) With the delays from Ford, and nothing from my dealer, I saw a Lunar Rock TRD Pro 4Runner at my local Toyota. Loved it and thought - "this'll do for now."
Two weeks later my Jeep dealer called and said my 392 was on the way. I very, very reluctantly told them they could release it. I've regretted it ever since.
Don't get me wrong, I love the 4Runner. It's just like, good. Al around "good." But it has no character. None. Zero. I miss my '18 MOAB every day. I miss every quirk and annoyance about it. It's a Jeep thing, right?
Anyways, I know it's going to happen. I'm a Jeep guy through and through. I thought I could wait and order a '22. Add the Recon pkg and it's a done deal. Here's my dilemma: right now, the TRD Pro is worth over $5K OVER original sticker - I didn't even pay sticker, so it's a great time to make a deal. Here's the gamble: I'd rather wait for the '22 MY but have no idea when those orders open. (the same local dealer is champing at the bit to make a deal now to order a '21. I haven't contacted other dealers yet.) So, do I wait and risk this used car bubble bursting in a few months and hold off for the '22? Or just say screw it and jump now?
