HEMI end is imminent… It had a great run!

[axhoaxho]

I would miss the HEMI V8. I have a RAM 1500 (Gen 4 Classic) Rebel with the Mopar Cat-back exhaust. The V8 sound is almost therapeutic.

(Here is a random video from the web ..... engine start-up of a HEMI V8 RAM with Mopar Cat-back.)

 

[Dallas911]

The HO TTI6 is superior to the 6.4 in everything but cylinder count.

And sound.

 

[YukonCornelius]

And let phase one begin!

Dealers can’t order gas-only Jeeps for inventory in 14 states.

 

[84jeepjohn]

And let phase one begin!

Dealers can’t order gas-only Jeeps for inventory in 14 states.

They can order for customers, they just cant order for on the lot units... Can't wait to see how my local dealers look when this really swings into effect.

 

[YukonCornelius]

Correct…. Hence the “for inventory.”

But the fact that FCA has started this shuffling is pretty telling… that is not the consumers driving it, but policy, as evidence of customers driving across state lines.

 

[Jeepstin392]

Working for a global manufacturer, depleting availability is typically gate phase 4.5 of a product. Gate 5 is complete closure and termination.
This process happens under two circumstances.
Product market life is ending (demand is low), which we know it’s not for Jeeps, or, the company is redirecting their resources into another project and reducing inventory to minimize any potential losses.

They’ll most likely continue to accept orders for anything they have currently to provide for a few years. However, this is certainly the precursor to change.

 

[7.62x392]

I stumbled across the 4xe FB page this morning, seems to be going well over there. 6 of the first 10 posts I scrolled through include dead batteries, a melted charger, and other issues. This doesn’t include the person complaining that their electric bill just increased $200 a month. All of these posts within the last 24 hours. And to think I almost bought a 4xe before my 392, dodged a bullet there. I know the 392 isn’t perfect, but when you buy a first generation hybrid from a company known to produce vehicles with electrical issues you really are pushing your luck.

 

[Jeepstin392]

I stumbled across the 4xe FB page this morning, seems to be going well over there. 6 of the first 10 posts I scrolled through include dead batteries, a melted charger, and other issues. This doesn’t include the person complaining that their electric bill just increased $200 a month. All of these posts within the last 24 hours. And to think I almost bought a 4xe before my 392, dodged a bullet there. I know the 392 isn’t perfect, but when you buy a first generation hybrid from a company known to produce vehicles with electrical issues you really are pushing your luck.

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Yeah, I dint believe Jeep has it figured out yet.
I bought my Tesla a couple months ago. We run the hell out of that thing. Not sure where the person lives for their bill to jump $200/mo, but that one I call BS. Not in you. On them. We drive the Tesla about 1500 miles/mo. Charge solely at home, and our bill went up about $80. Far cheaper than fuel.

I did hear a 4Xe drive by me just yesterday. It even sounds like .

 

[7.62x392]

Yeah, I dint believe Jeep has it figured out yet.
I bought my Tesla a couple months ago. We run the hell out of that thing. Not sure where the person lives for their bill to jump $200/mo, but that one I call BS. Not in you. On them. We drive the Tesla about 1500 miles/mo. Charge solely at home, and our bill went up about $80. Far cheaper than fuel.

I did hear a 4Xe drive by me just yesterday. It even sounds like .

They posted their utility bills before and after and said they were from MA and a few others responded saying MA has expensive electric and have seen similar increases. Maybe it’s just more of a localized issue. Could also just be the time of year and ppl running their AC more and not correlating.

 

[Jeepstin392]

They posted their utility bills before and after and said they were from MA and a few others responded saying MA has expensive electric and have seen similar increases. Maybe it’s just more of a localized issue. Could also just be the time of year and ppl running their AC more and not correlating.

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A lot of variables to consider.

 

[guruman]

A lot of variables to consider.

I'm with you... my Model S was about 7 bucks for a full charge from empty (dead?). I'd have to run 270 miles every day for a month, bringing it home completely dead every day and full charging it overnight to break 200 bucks a month.

By comparison the 4xe battery is TINY. 17.3kWh versus 85kWh

My Tesla was so cheap to drive that with my tax deductible business miles at the time, I MADE money driving it.

 

[Marksman]

I stumbled across the 4xe FB page this morning, seems to be going well over there. 6 of the first 10 posts I scrolled through include dead batteries, a melted charger, and other issues. This doesn’t include the person complaining that their electric bill just increased $200 a month. All of these posts within the last 24 hours. And to think I almost bought a 4xe before my 392, dodged a bullet there. I know the 392 isn’t perfect, but when you buy a first generation hybrid from a company known to produce vehicles with electrical issues you really are pushing your luck.

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The 4xe certainly seems to have some issues…

 

[Jeepstin392]

I'm with you... my Model S was about 7 bucks for a full charge from empty (dead?). I'd have to run 270 miles every day for a month, bringing it home completely dead every day and full charging it overnight to break 200 bucks a month.

By comparison the 4xe battery is TINY. 17.3kWh versus 85kWh

My Tesla was so cheap to drive that with my tax deductible business miles at the time, I MADE money driving it.

Much of the same in my experience.

 

[Sulley]

Glad I got in this year. The hurricane will likely replace the Hemi in the Jeep soon enough. Maybe or maybe not next year, but certainly before next generation.

 

[@JC]

Glad I got in this year. The hurricane will likely replace the Hemi in the Jeep soon enough. Maybe or maybe not next year, but certainly before next generation.

I love the 392 but I would instantly trade it in for a Hurricane HO in a Wrangler SRT...

 

[Jeepstin392]

I love the 392 but I would instantly trade it in for a Hurricane HO in a Wrangler SRT...

I was thinking the same.
How does it sound though?
Like a turbo V6?

It’s like women. Yeah, many look hot. Some don’t sound so hot. And others just sound whiny. When you get a hot one that sounds hot too, you don’t give that up.

 

[Sulley]

Thanks but I’ve already owned a Bronco, I don’t need another whiny little truck.

 

[@JC]

Thanks but I’ve already owned a Bronco, I don’t need another whiny little truck.

The Hurricane I6 is not a V6...

 

[Jeepstin392]

The Hurricane I6 is not a V6...

It will still sound like 6.

 

[@JC]

It will still sound like 6.

Not really