Hemi w/ eTorque pricing question

[4sallypat]

So I am looking at a Rebel and there are 2 Rebels identical except for the engine pricing.

One says "5.7–Liter V8 HEMI MDS VVT eTorque Engine $2,645"

The other says "5.7–Liter V8 HEMI MDS VVT eTorque Engine $1,995"

$650 difference.
Is there a difference in design / construction / revision / software ???

 

[devildodge]

Build date...that used to be the price

 

[4sallypat]

How long ago did the price change ?
Would you prefer one over the other ?

 

[devildodge]

There are a couple of threads aboutthe price change. And about early builds vs late builds. I am sure you saw the threads about issues and alot of them have been more so in the early models.

I guess if you can get a deal, go with the late build...but if you do the delivery checklist check on them...either will be fine

 

[devildodge]

I knew about the eTorque price increase, that happened in late July/early August, I believe.

From the MSRP increase thread

 

[devildodge]

Saw the price increase today to $2645 for the eTorque on the build and price website. When I had gone to the site previously it was $1995.

From a post on Aug 21.

 

[4sallypat]

Wow, so this tells me the Rebel I am looking with the lower priced Hemi w/ eTorque is a very early build.

I am now a bit worried after reading thru threads about how unhappy the early builds were.

Should I have the dealer allow me to do an extended test drive where I run it thru a car wash a couple times to make sure it does not leak, feel for shaky/wobbly suspension, UConnect issues, etc ???

 

[devildodge]

I wouldn't be worried. Check the truck over, pay close attention to the areas outlined.

Not all early builds had issues. Some later builds have had different issues.

Get the truck that has what you want, meet a your needs, and at a price you are comfortable with.

Be prepared for some issues, and your experience will be much better.

I wish I could convince myself the 1500 would work for me...a Rebel would be in the drive tonight...unless I got a better deal on a Laramie with Sport Package and Off Road Group.