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Just bought a 15 Unlimited Sport S at Holden Jeep in Dover. I have a relative that works there, and knowing what they paid for the jeep vs the asking price, there is not much wiggle room. Pickups are marked up between 5-8k from dealer invoice where Jeeps are somewhere between 2-3k depending on options. The difference will probably be in what you can get for your trade.

I went to three different dealers ( One in each of the counties ) and they were all the same price. So went with Brandywine in Smryna being they were the closest. Keep in mind, I was ordering a certain model with few options. They might want to deal alittle bit more on something on the lot.
They didn't offer much on a trade in ( A high mileage, full size Chevy PU ) so I keep it.

when i was searching for my unlimited i decided to go slightly used and search in a large surrounding area, i was also looking for a color they dont make anymore, but i just looked til i found what i wanted then figured out what i wanted for my vehicle. they ended up dropping 3k off the jeep over the phone and guaranteeing me at least a certain price for my trade. I did have to drive 4 hours to pick it up but ended up getting a low mile 2012 for a great price, about 5k less than everything else around the tri state area. Just an idea if your willing to go slightly used.

My wife has been looking for a replacement vehicle. CarMax has some decent low mileage Jeeps.

If you are a Costco member I was told that you can get a good deal through them too. They have specific dealers they work with.

I didn't think of that. If my wife goes with the Jeep route we will definitely give them a look. I will make sure I drive up in my Jeep with DEJA tags blazing!

We will probably go used though.

Find a hard top model if you can, it's much cheaper to get a new softtop (especially the Bestop Trektop NX) than a new hard top. The hard top is noticeably quieter (not as extreme as in the older models, but still noticeable), plus you have the ability to use an ice scraper on the windows, open the back window when it's frozen, etc. And if security is a concern, the soft top windows are a bigger target for punks than the hardtop glass.

My advice for friends looking for a JK is always buy new if you can. I can't recommend the 07-11 models because of the engine (no power for the auto and the oil consumption), and the cost for a low-mileage 2012 is still near the price of a new Jeep (full warranty, new car scent, unmolested, etc). For buying new, the best tip is to join Tread Lightly and use the discount program from them. It gets you a no-haggle price of 1% under invoice and any current factory incentives should still apply, the only haggling will be on the value of the trade. http://treadlightly.org/join/i…ffiliates-reward-program/

2012 was the first year for the better motor (3.6L I think)?

Yeah, 2012 started the 3.6 motor in the JKs.

2015 motor kicks ass. Hardly know there are 35's on the jeep.