Shipping a 392

AZ392 · Jul 7, 2022

For the folks that ordered from Granger or other and had their Jeep shipped, about what would did you pay. I realize it depends on distance, I am in AZ and I need to call get some quotes...but just curious if anyone has had theirs transported and what the approx cost was for that?

Johnny@JustBoltOns · Jul 7, 2022

Have you tried StopWatch? I was quoted close to $2k from PA to FL. Expensive but I've used them in the past and no issues at all.

AZ392 · Jul 7, 2022

Johnny@JustBoltOns said:
Have you tried StopWatch? I was quoted close to $2k from PA to FL. Expensive but I've used them in the past and no issues at all.

Thanks, will check, I assume with the skyrocketing price of diesel fuel it won't be cheap but still I will net out better if I can't find a local AZ dealer to make me a deal. Some AZ dealers have made a decision to only sell TRX/392/Hellcat's etc at MSRP no matter what...but if I go out of state I can get 6K off MSRP which is a chunk of change!

dblplay1212 · Jul 7, 2022

I paid about $1800 for a closed trailer from Chicago to Jacksonville back in December. I could have gotten it for like $400 cheaper if I did open air but what's $400 at this point? The enclosed trailer was quicker too bc it only held 2 cars. When he got to my house, the other car was some 1970 something Ferrari going to south Florida that was worth more than my house so my Jeep was riding in good company. I just asked the dealer to set me up with someone they trusted. Super easy and didn't require a lot of time or effort.

dblplay1212 · Jul 7, 2022

Also I learned that seasons matter a lot in shipping. In December, everyone from the north is going south so it cost a lot to go that direction. It's cheap to send from the south to the north during that time though bc a lot of trucks go south and come back empty so you can get a cheap rate to go back on what would otherwise be an empty truck.

iflyfromphx · Jul 7, 2022

I shipped from Granger to Phoenix in late June.

~2300 enclosed (the price increased from my original quote a couple of months prior)…went up ~$200 which accounts for the increase in fuel costs over that time.

Not cheap - but worth my saved time not needing to fly out/drive back.

Jeepstin392 · Jul 7, 2022

I fly weekly
I’ll drive it to you for a few less than shipping.

SSinOH · Jul 7, 2022

AZ392 said:
Thanks, will check, I assume with the skyrocketing price of diesel fuel it won't be cheap but still I will net out better if I can't find a local AZ dealer to make me a deal. Some AZ dealers have made a decision to only sell TRX/392/Hellcat's etc at MSRP no matter what...but if I go out of state I can get 6K off MSRP which is a chunk of change!

I totally understand wanting to get a ‘deal’. But if you have the means to buy 392/TRX/HC, then why not just order and buy from your local dealer? You’ll get great service work done and dealers like servicing new cars they’ve sold to build good relationships with local buyers and offer incentives like oil changes, rotations, etc. After adding shipping costs, the hope that nothing happens while in transport, dents and scratches, or paint issues from the factory that you won’t see until it arrives, it just doesn’t seem worth it. Too many things could go wrong when you spend that much. If you finance, and save for example $4000 off the price, that’s about $25 a week. You’ll make that up in dealer perks when you deal with your local dealer and the next time you buy, you’ll be taken care of as will anyone close to you like friends and family. Just another way to look at it. It’s not always about spending less equaling a “good deal”. Keep it local, you can afford it.

@JC · Jul 7, 2022

SSinOH said:
I totally understand wanting to get a ‘deal’. But if you have the means to buy 392/TRX/HC, then why not just order and buy from your local dealer? You’ll get great service work done and dealers like servicing new cars they’ve sold to build good relationships with local buyers and offer incentives like oil changes, rotations, etc. After adding shipping costs, the hope that nothing happens while in transport, dents and scratches, or paint issues from the factory that you won’t see until it arrives, it just doesn’t seem worth it. Too many things could go wrong when you spend that much. If you finance, and save for example $4000 off the price, that’s about $25 a week. You’ll make that up in dealer perks when you deal with your local dealer and the next time you buy, you’ll be taken care of as will anyone close to you like friends and family. Just another way to look at it. It’s not always about spending less equaling a “good deal”. Keep it local, you can afford it.

That's probably the worst advice I've read on here. "Spend $4,000 more" and "You'll make that up in dealer perks"??? What planet do you live on? Dealers are in business to make money, period. None of them are giving you anything more for free because you overpaid for a vehicle off their lot with ADM.

As long as you are willing to place a custom order and wait for the vehicle exactly as you want it, be smart and get your best deal from one of the discount dealers that post on here. Not only will you be happy with your deal but they are actually very easy to work with and don't have any of the shady hidden fees or other standard dealer shenanigans to worry about.

mikeC · Jul 7, 2022

I ordered my 392 from a local small town dealer (under MSRP). Same one I bought my 2015 JLU RHD from. Whenever I had to bring my 2015 in for something (quite often) and it required overnight, they gave me a free loaner, even after the warranty expired. And as you said, dealers are in business to make money. Whether it's trying to sell you an extended warranty, finance through them, shipping to another state, ect. they will try and recoup that money you saved back. And there is a reason they are here offering deals. And it's not because they are being nice.

dblplay1212 · Jul 7, 2022

mikeC said:
I ordered my 392 from a local small town dealer (under MSRP). Same one I bought my 2015 JLU RHD from. Whenever I had to bring my 2015 in for something (quite often) and it required overnight, they gave me a free loaner, even after the warranty expired. And as you said, dealers are in business to make money. Whether it's trying to sell you an extended warranty, finance through them, shipping to another state, ect. they will try and recoup that money you saved back. And there is a reason they are here offering deals. And it's not because they are being nice.

Demand is different in different areas. When I ordered this time last year, local dealers in Florida were asking $20k-$30k over msrp to order one. $50k over msrp for ones on the lot. I ordered from Chicago for $8k under msrp. The $1800 for shipping was well worth it.

SSinOH · Jul 7, 2022

@JC said:
That's probably the worst advice I've read on here. "Spend $4,000 more" and "You'll make that up in dealer perks"??? What planet do you live on? Dealers are in business to make money, period. None of them are giving you anything more for free because you overpaid for a vehicle off their lot with ADM.

As long as you are willing to place a custom order and wait for the vehicle exactly as you want it, be smart and get your best deal from one of the discount dealers that post on here. Not only will you be happy with your deal but they are actually very easy to work with and don't have any of the shady hidden fees or other standard dealer shenanigans to worry about.

You took that example in the wrong way. I’m saying once you add up the shipping, waiting, potential for damage, and not knowing if you have any issues with the vehicle, it may not be worth it. Just saying the local dealer won’t make it up but in the long run you’ll get things from them, one being local service, good relations, rentals, oil changes, etc. Then the next time the deal is always better since you’ve gained loyalty. The last thing a new car manager wants is to run through hoops for a customer from another market and take a loss. They know they are only there for one reason. But a customer from within the area always get the better experience and in some cases a better ‘deal’ in the long run or in a lot of cases, right away. They know that can lead to more future deals from your referrals and loyalty. Every dealer isn’t the same and some prefer making a good relation over making a profit. The big dealerships thrive in profit from service, finance, secondary lots, used vehicles, etc over the front end profit of a deal on a new car.

FccinAZ · Jul 8, 2022

I shipped mine from PA to AZ in June in an enclosed trailer for $2300. I found that if you use UShip to get multiple quotes you can reach out directly to the companies and they quote about 10% less. I suspect the difference is the service charge that UShip applies.

iflyfromphx · Jul 8, 2022

My local (PHX Dealers) wanted significant markups and would not price protect $10-15k over sticker…on the 392…and several I would never give money to.

At a minimum I saved $16k by ordering from Granger, not including the $3k difference from price increases between order and delivery. - I shipped because…time.

dog · Jul 8, 2022

SSinOH said:
You took that example in the wrong way. I’m saying once you add up the shipping, waiting, potential for damage, and not knowing if you have any issues with the vehicle, it may not be worth it. Just saying the local dealer won’t make it up but in the long run you’ll get things from them, one being local service, good relations, rentals, oil changes, etc. Then the next time the deal is always better since you’ve gained loyalty. The last thing a new car manager wants is to run through hoops for a customer from another market and take a loss. They know they are only there for one reason. But a customer from within the area always get the better experience and in some cases a better ‘deal’ in the long run or in a lot of cases, right away. They know that can lead to more future deals from your referrals and loyalty. Every dealer isn’t the same and some prefer making a good relation over making a profit. The big dealerships thrive in profit from service, finance, secondary lots, used vehicles, etc over the front end profit of a deal on a new car.

I appreciate building rapport and developing a relationship with vendors in business, but when it comes to car dealerships, I think you've got this loyalty thing backwards. They're earning my business, not the other way around.

Not sure how things are where you live, but here LA the several dealerships that I visited all lied in various ways straight through their teeth at me about not being able to do "custom orders". They all wanted 15-20k over sticker. I ended up ordering for 6k under sticker in another state, because locals didn't need/earn my business. I don't fault them for that, it's just the way it is.

But I sure as heck ain't trying to "gain loyalty" with those scumbags. I'll be happy to build rapport with my out of state dealer (and give them my referrals and future business) because they've been incredible. Shoutout Granger in IA!

Stealth7 · Jul 8, 2022

In May 2022 My 392 was shipped from Granger to Orange County California and open transport for approximately $1500. I paid pimp fee About $120 to the company that signed me up and then $1300 or $1400 to the transport. No problems and no damage.

willy · Jul 8, 2022

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Stopwatch transported both my TRX's from Granger and Chapman to Oregon. No issues at all and I highly recommend. Jarron and Alyssa are great to work with. When transporting a long distance everyone needs to keep in mind small delays can happen (traffic, weather, ect).

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Sriracha · Jul 8, 2022

I’m in the process of ordering a 392 from Autonation in Phoenix at 3% under invoice with the stipulation that I finance through them. No added fees through financing, and because my preferred lender is on their list, they would use them at my pre approved rate at time of purchase. $1000 deposit required. Found it through this Facebook post if you look at the second picture it had the info. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5266948093398374/