Budget is 48-55k pre tax/fee
I know....thats quite a range, but alot depends on what features are there.
Speaking of - need some help
Of the following - which would you say are most "not worth it" - looking at options to cut on my build:
- heads up
- tech package (lane assist/blind spot)
- sunroof
- multi function tailgate
- 12" display
I ranked them in order of my thoughts presently - but not 100%. I think the tech package is a no go on new orders anyway (component shortage - saving for limited only trim).
The heads up is gimmicky to me - nice, sure...worth it - probably not.
Sunroof I'm split on - I see it being nice, but not a must.
The tailgate - is it really worth the cost ?
Finally the 12 inch display - i could easily do with the 8...but looks like you get a speaker upgrade too with it. Is the system that much better?
It’s kind of hard to say which feature is less worthy, everybody’s needs and wants are so different.
I would like to point out that I do like the moonroof on my Rebel and my Jeep, specially good for the rear passengers, and the trade in value with the moonroof almost pays for itself.
The best thing that I really like in the tech package is the adaptive cruise control, yet some people will never use it, my wife will never use the cruise on any vehicle.
The 12 inch screen is a nice feature, mine came with the upgrade Harmon Kardon 19 speaker system, it sure is pricy but I do enjoy it, I haven’t driven a similar truck without it to compare.
The split tailgate I don’t have I would not need because I made a roll out bed, so I don’t have to reach past the tailgate.
The heads up display I also don’t have , it was not available in 2020, I would not really want it, but like other things, it’s probably part of a package that I would end up getting. I had compared the price of my 2020 Rebel with a 2021 Rebel and the price went up close to $4000, so waiting for me was not worth it.
If you can find a dealer with a truck on the lot with the options you want, you would likely get a better deal, a good dealer can do a search for trucks with the specific options that you want, but sometimes they do not want to tell you where they are because they want to sell what they have on their own lots.
I searched for weeks until I found mine, it showed “on order” on their website, that dealer is 500 miles south of my home town, I called them and put a deposit, my name went on before it hit the production line, so the window sticker shows “ this vehicle was built for Guy L....” first time ever for me, after buying 10 FCA vehicles.
I can honestly say that I was kind of stressed out during the purchase of my Rebel, I thought I was getting my new truck the next week, so I had sold my 2011 Ram, then had to wait 5 weeks for my Rebel to arrive, it was a good thing that my wife was working from home, because of Covid-19, I used her Jeep to travel to work.
Good luck in your search. I sincerely hope you are excited instead of stressed.
