Wrangler V6 Auto Back, 35% Price Cut Doubtful, Ford Now Using Gas Particulate Filters!

[@honda116969]

TK's garage has legit sources tho, he has been spot on with a lot of stuff he has said... It would be nice if all manufacturers would drop MSRP 20-25%

[@pdmsemperfi7676]

My 2016 ram 1500, with a 5.7 hemi/4 x 4 bighorn, with 60,000 miles on it, have had no problems at all not one! I think I got the last of the really good 5.7 hemi‘s made, and I’m gonna keep it

[@msclecarcrzy]

2014 here and the same. I also have 60k and 0 problems. I keep waiting for something to happen but it keeps chugging along. I figured I got a good one and plan to keep it

[@msclecarcrzy]

I got a pentastar in a 2020 jeep grand cherokee and love it. Smooth, quiet and very fuel efficient. The 8 speed woke that motor up.

[@Jason-Samko]

Excellent vehicle. My dad had a 2019. Was amazing

[@pennylessplantation]

Being a commercial driver I’m telling you, dpf/gpf is a nightmare. Remember EPA makes rules, congress makes laws. They’re already trying to buck Trump. If he’s smart he’ll end their nonsense.

[@johnganshow5536]

If he's smart?

[@nwalker8866]

We all know Trump is a total idiot. The guy who suggested that we should drink bleach to avoid covid is maybe not the guy who should decide what emissions equipment is good or bad.

[@jdub1139]

@@nwalker8866​​⁠More people died of Covid in Biden’s first 10 months in office than all of Trumps, yet Biden had vaccines available as soon as he walked into the White House. Biden now has the U.S. in three proxy wars. The U.S. Navy is fighting off rocket attacks in the Red Sea. Food is 25% higher than it was 4 years ago. The SPR is at a 40 year low. And you say Trump’s the idiot?

[@Skfkf1393a]

I like to pour used engine oil down the drain because disposing it properly is a nightmare. But EPA won’t let me.

[@jeremy.brooks]

The frustration I have is not the govt trying to get more fuel efficient cars on the road, that is great. It's that they allow manufacturers to sacrifice reliability at the cost of fuel efficiency standards and making unreliable vehicles has a significant impact on these vehicles "carbon footprint". It's a half measure and very shortsighted. And yes, DEF is absolutely horrible.

[@2022browne]

Tk mentioned 35% off. And he hasn’t been wrong yet. Wait for it.

[@DarrellTurnerJr]

TK has been way ahead of the curve. He's definitely connected to someone way up the Stellantis chain.

[@DarrellTurnerJr]

TK has been right a lot but 35% seems quite large. 3-5% seems more plausible

[@jlautomotive6349]

Maybe he misread info he got and it was 3-5% drops… 😂😂🤣

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

I recommend test driving a vehicle with the Pentastar V6 if you are looking for a reliable and muscular V6.

[@robg1413]

Not one Jeep dealership I've talked to has been willing to negotiate $1 off of what they post. A dealership in Orlando has several Gladiator Rubicons with $63+K MSRP discounted to $46-47K and they still aren't selling. Sitting on the lots 280+ days.

[@pickleman5041]

I talked about 10-15% off. Gladiators are about to celebrate a birthday. I thought about it and said hell no. I aint paying $40 for a work truck.

[@jlautomotive6349]

Another great video! Yes it’s glad to see Jeep listening to its customers, after all we are the people buying the vehicles and if they are not selling what people want they will go elsewhere…

[@Jason-Samko]

agree 100

[@WildCampingAlberta]

If they drop 35% I'll be in a Gladiator Rubicon this afternoon and still keeping my nicely built out JKUR. Right now I will not pay what they are asking on these products for a slight upgrade to my JK I just won't. The interiors are more refinded and the attention to detail is a bit better but end of the day, 3.6l and a few upgrades over the JK that I just cannot part ways with. But 35% lower I'll be at the dealer today ordering my Gladiator

[@traebishop3846]

If Stellantis would follow through on that, it would force everyone else to do the same, and Ram would be my next truck by default in 3-4 years. On another topic, I sold my F-150 yesterday for 31,500, to a guy in Carlisle, PA. It served me well for 54,000 miles and I hope it treats him as well.

[@ciscokidfab7595]

Amazing ticking 3.6 pentastar. I do like Jeep, just like the older rigs I can work on.

[@andymckane7271]

I've heard or read that "thirty-five percent drop" to the price of Jeeps from three other sources before you mentioned it, Jason. I thought each of those previous times, "that's wishful thinking." I also thought, "Not a chance of that happening!" (Can you imagine all the lawsuits such a price drop would bring about by folks who've owned their Jeeps for one, two, three, and possibly even more years!?! I'm sure there would be many lawsuits. That's what we've become as a people in this country of ours.) Am delighted the Pentastar is going to be available again with the eight-speed automatic. Perhaps Jeep may lower some retail prices by ten or possibly even twelve percent, but I'd not bet on even that small a reduction taking place across the board. Keep up the great work. (Been outside changing tires on our Enclave and our Rubicon. Ruby has had a slow leak for the past few weeks; the Enclave hit a lava rock on Thursday afternoon when the Enclave's driver turned west into the setting sun. He---not to mention any names---didn't see the rock! Fortunately, Debbie wasn't driving. She even helped change the tires today. There are no new car dealers or even used car dealers on Molokai. (We're part of Maui County. Jim Faulk Jeep in Kahului, Maui puts an ADM of $10,000 or more on all of their new Jeeps, or at least they were doing that earlier this year.) Have a wonderful Merry Christmas with your family. Andy McKane

[@Jason-Samko]

Very good points i didn't think of. Glad you got the tires fixed. I heard those lava rocks jump right out in front of you😂

[@371kenny]

What law suit could they file? Nobody forced them to buy a cjdr at such ridiculous prices.

[@creepyjeep7873]

Well going back to TK’s video, I can certainly say that the markdowns are indeed here at least in Vegas where I live, I can’t speak for the manufacturer but this dealer does have a couple 24 power wagon tradesman for 47k!! Which is way below the msrp of 62k and they’re including first year registration.. the deals are definitely coming 🤙🏼

[@Jason-Samko]

He was talking about window sticker msrp dropping 35%. Would live for thst to happen but if I was a betting man, I'd bet it won't happen. Would love if it did!

[@Annon89]

Msrp is not what the truck costs to make. That’s what keeps the million dollar dealerships alive and well and acting like they make no money with millions of dollars of inventory sitting on the lots for months. When people stop buying the prices go down. People keep up the I’m not buying cause it’s too expensive you will see prices keep going down. They do have a floor but it definitely isn’t msrp.

[@davidporter7051]

that's not how it works. If they don't sell supply decreases. See 2007-10

[@jlautomotive6349]

I would agree to a point… the “msrp” is most definitely not the floor. As we have seen in the past you could negotiate money off that msrp and get a lower price… so even then the dealership and manufacturer are still making money. Most people don’t argue over msrp, they are usually more focused on their trade in value and monthly payments

[@kurtwl]

2015 wrangler with the 3.6, less than 14,000 and had to have the 2 cylinders replaced. After fixed under warranty engine light on again. Cleared the code and traded in the vehicle.

[@jayk284]

Another Great video!

[@371kenny]

Only reason I believe he might be right is because tks 99% right on all his stellantis stuff.

[@Xandil]

I sold two EVs this year, nobody is taking a hit worse than EV owners. 😅 If Stellantis executives are making 'difficult' decisions like whether or not to pair the auto with the 3.6, they need a pay cut. It has to be a gimmick to push the 2024s.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree. I believe it was a scare tsctic to sell the 24s

[@is6566]

Not offering the 3.6L V6 with automatic didn’t make sense even for a second. They already had that combination for years on the assembly line. It’s not that they would need a costly retooling of the factory. Also that engine is their main engine for 14 years and the automatic transmission is their main transmission choice. Not providing that combination in the Wrangler but having it in the Gladiator was a complete head scratcher. Just didn’t make sense.

[@Jason-Samko]

@is6566 agree 100

[@nordlandak6853]

Jeep up chargers for automatic transmission and roof. That’s 4k for standard features everywhere else.

[@Jason-Samko]

Very true. And actually it's 1500 for roof and 4500 for auto. That's 6k up. Crazy

[@JM21999]

They need to release bikini pear for the Gladiator. You think they can enhance the V6 Pen with either a turbo or advance E-torque ? They would be awesome. Also they need to have a trailer brake controller from factory. Merry XMAS brother and keep up your great work!!

[@Jason-Samko]

Not sure if they would ever turbo or etorque the gladiator 3.6. Bet they would put the hurricane in it first. Merry Christmas to you as well

[@JM21999]

@@Jason-Samko Thank you for your response. Keep up the great work advocating for Gladiators!!

[@TheeAaron]

No automotive manufacturer operates with a 35% profit margin much less has the ability to lower the MSRP of its vehicles 35% and still make a profit. Stellantis already had price reductions on several of its models for 2025 and none of them were close to 35%. Anyone who believes anything this guy says in his videos rode a very special bus to school. TK makes videos stating the obvious of what's going on in the automotive industry and with Stellantis and then will make a video claiming he has "insider knowledge" and "insider sources"

[@barrydworak]

They need to change the vehicles to fit market demand. You're right. They can't just lower the prices on everything as-is. They could figure out what people will buy. Jeeps used to be simpler. A lot of us liked that. There's a big gap between real Jeeps on the lot and a Jeep at the theoretical base msrp, which is almost nonexistent.

[@djjd3027]

I've watched a lot of TKs videos. While I want what he says to be true I just don't think it is. He says that all the EPA stuff is going to be gone. I'm not buying that. From what I heard that makes the most sense is everything as far as emissions is going to frozen to 2019 levels and fines for not meeting CAFE will be null and void if the product is made in the USA with american made parts. I do think we are going to see a lot of price cuts across the board in 2025 but more than likely it will be around 8 to 10% with better financing deals.

[@chuckasarus]

I really like the 392 but the price is for somebody who has deep pockets.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree

[@jamesh1641]

TK. Whatever. Divide everything by 10 with him.

[@barrymantei7795]

In Canada where I am Ford f150 15,000 below MSRP.

[@skiptheroad]

The ones who recently bought a new vehicle will say that prices will not go down by 35%, while those who haven't recently bought a new vehicle are hoping TK's predictions is correct.

[@chuckasarus]

Wow did they raise the price on the automatic.

[@2022browne]

CDJR products are not selling at Canadian dealers . Lots are over flowing. Stealerships won’t deal. Ridiculous over priced.

[@DUNEATV]

So sticker price cut across all Stellantis vehicles by 35%…I say ABSOLUTELY no way. (Dec 21 2024)

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100

[@hefayu1075]

Never say absolutely, look at the clown they just kicked out. Anything is possible.

[@is6566]

35% price reduction is not possible. Basic laws of economics are still in play. Physics is still physics. I can say I can fly by flapping my arms but it’s not possible. 😃

[@is6566]

35% price cut is BS. Not going to happen. For example, in August I got my RAM 2500 with PW package and other options with $14k off. Instead of $67k (MSRP) I got it for $53k. That was more than 20% off. Thirty five percent off would be $43,550 MSRP. There is no way on green Earth that all the suppliers making parts for Stellantis, shipping companies transporting the parts, Stellantis itself and the RAM dealers would make money on that truck for that price. Current industry (don’t know RAM specifically) profit on new cars is single digit percentage for the manufacturer.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree 100

[@2022browne]

Wait for it

[@hefayu1075]

Absolutely it can and should drop down 35% . It's going to piss off many of you guys that choose to buy overpriced goods. Sounds like there will be many "buyers remorse" stories.

[@is6566]

It absolutely does NOT piss me of personally if they drop the MSRP 35%. It means I will just buy a less expensive truck next time. It’s a win. Also I plan to keep the 2500 long term until both the truck and I am in working condition so I don’t really care but I get my information from multiple sources not from KZbin only and I know what’s possible and what’s BS. 35% is BS.

[@TNCowboy2012]

He'll will freeze over before they drop msrp 35%. But if it happens Ram will sell more than anyone. Jeep too.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree on both

[@jacksonn3882]

To imply that poor Jeep is getting a bad rap because owners work them too hard off-road is crap when Jeep emphasizes their off-road capabilities! Problems go back to poor build and/or engineering by Jeep. Period.

[@frankg.5150]

if it's true the dealers will find a way to get there hands on that 35%😢

[@barrydworak]

If they don't drop prices dramatically, I don't see where the death spiral ends.

[@invictuscenturion8468]

Keep the price high at your own peril. We need affordable vehicles.

[@drz400sm5]

Sorry, but super duty and ram diesel get beat way harder. Jeep tows nothing.

[@davidporter7051]

if Ford doesn't want particulate filters why did the give money to the Cackler?

[@jacksonn3882]

So if Jeep responds to the public's request, here's one: Cut the price by 35% !!!!!

[@poltergeist3194]

A $50,000 dollar jeep at a 35% reduction is still over $32k.

[@Scroll_Lock]

These latest regulations and other government actions seem to be a lot of temper tantrum throwing right before they get shown the door. I just hope the doors get chained shut so they can't return.

[@is6566]

In 2023 two automakers made more than 12% profit PER CAR SOLD. Porsche and Ferrari. The Ferrari profit margin was 27% per car. Porsche 18%. Stellantis made 11.8% per car. Good luck with 35% MSRP drop. All these statistics are public info. Good car bad car lists them.

[@Jason-Samko]

@@is6566 agree

[@is6566]

@JasonSamko If this rumor gets legs then I wouldn’t be surprised if Stellantis has to come out and deny it. This rumor could kill the company. If people start believing that sometimes in the next six months the Jeep/RAM prices will drop 35+% then not a single person will buy a Jeep or RAM until July of 2025. Why would you not wait for the price drop? Not selling anything for six months would kill all Stellantis brands for sure.

[@Jason-Samko]

@is6566 that's a very very very interesting point. Wonder how that would actually work out

[@DarrellTurnerJr]

TK doesn't need me to defend him but when you say things are selling well, I'm not sure what you're talking about. Stellantis has most of the slowest selling cars in America.

[@Jason-Samko]

The wrangler is best selling in its class and the gladiator is 4th out of 6 midsize trucks in sales. And I was not knocking tk. Just saying I don't believe it

[@sixshooter4570]

Hopefully Trump can stop alot of regulations.

[@TheWilliam1122]

Jeep factory parts are shit! Axles are crap. I would suggest welding gussets on any Jeep Dana if you are putting 33’s or larger on. You will bend your axles with light wheeling. Luckily it’s and easy fix and the after market options are great.

[@braddenr.4778]

That's not true at all, these modern Dana 44's are miles ahead of the 80's and 90's 30-35 combo. And I wheeled a 98 TJ w/ factory 30-35 shafts on 35in BFG KM2's and I only ever broke an outer U-Joint on rocks. You're not bending a 44 unless you're a complete mouth breather and destroy your vehicle. That's nonsense.

[@theeconomist100]

😆 it wont happen, not by 35% never , jeep wrangler is one of their best selling vehicule, they will never give up their pricing. they will just lowered 2025 production to keep pricing intact.

[@Jason-Samko]

Agree on both

[@Fastapproaching]

You need to understand that a Jeep is the only 70,000 vehicle that you have to tow to go off road, that's a joke

[@is6566]

Why would you need to tow a Jeep to go off road? 😃 I drove my Wrangler 5,000 miles this year on highways to off-road it for 2,000 miles on trails.

[@Fastapproaching]

@is6566 because over 60 miles an hour they're all over the highway

[@is6566]

@Fast…. I am sorry my friend but your statement is absolutely incorrect.

[@theeconomist100]

haha i can drive up to 90 mph in my jeep with no problem , have you driven a jl or you are spewing misinformation

[@Fastapproaching]

@theeconomist100 your odometer must be off 30 mi an hour