My first new vehicle purchase

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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x4 in Velvet Red

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5.7L HEMI V8
Heated/Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated Mirrors
Remote Start
Keyless Entry & Ignition
Dual-Pane Sunroof
Park Assist
Aluminum Pedals
Granite Crystal Wheels (20 inch) and Exterior Accents
Dark Chrome Dual Exhaust
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Nice! Post some side pics
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Very nice!
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Obligatory Jeep related "hopefully you got the mega warranty on it"
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hatchback said:

Very nice!


Thanks. I am very happy with it. It has all the features I had on my hit list plus a few others. I love the color, and am loving the HEMI.
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10andBOUNCE said:

Obligatory Jeep related "hopefully you got the mega warranty on it"


I see a lot more 05-08 grand cherokees on the road than I do F150s
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O'Doyle Rules said:

10andBOUNCE said:

Obligatory Jeep related "hopefully you got the mega warranty on it"


I see a lot more 05-08 grand cherokees on the road than I do F150s


That's cause the Fords made it home
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I certainly don't.
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Nice. I have one and like it, other than the auto start stop drives me crazy.
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That's sharp. Congrats on new ride!
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Awesome! Looks great!

We got the '18 5.7L Trailhawk. Drives like a dream and I love the Hemi as well. Wife switched from a Subaru so she's loving the ability to pass on the hwy lol
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Woods Ag
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I've seen that complaint on other forums, but don't know how valid it is.

I have the lifetime warranty and plan on taking full advantage of it. Will report back if we have any trouble, but Jeep has been amazing vendor to this point.
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On my third Jeep GC (traded in the first with 96K miles, lost the second in Harvey) and have had zero issues. Good choice, OP!

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My only complaint so far is the SiriusXM Guardian / UConnect Access app doesn't do anything it's supposed to except tell me the oil life, tire air pressure, mileage, and fuel level. The functions I actually would love to have, like remote start from anywhere or locate vehicle, aren't working as designed. Sucks because I work at a nuclear power plant in PA, and the parking lot is too far from the buildings to use the fob, so I have to wait until I get all the way to the parking lot before starting the car. Fortunately the seats and steering wheel actually get toasty pretty quick, and the service is free for the first year, so it's only a minor inconvenience at this point.
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Congratulations!
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BWD06
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Blackhawk?
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BWD06 said:

Blackhawk?


I've known for awhile I was going to get a JGC. Before the Velvet Red was an option, I was planning on getting a black one, blacking everything out and putting a custom "Nighthawk" badge. Turns out there was a Blackhawk edition in Australia for 17MY and the badges are available online, so I bought one.

Even though the Jeep I bought isn't black, I figured the badge is still appropriate because it's a High Altitude and I am trying to become an Army Blackhawk pilot.
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StrykerAg said:

BWD06 said:

Blackhawk?


I've known for awhile I was going to get a JGC. Before the Velvet Red was an option, I was planning on getting a black one, blacking everything out and putting a custom "Nighthawk" badge. Turns out there was a Blackhawk edition in Australia for 17MY and the badges are available online, so I bought one.

Even though the Jeep I bought isn't black, I figured the badge is still appropriate because it's a High Altitude and I am trying to become an Army Blackhawk pilot.


Awesome! I ordered almost this same car (Velvet Red V8) but the trailhawk. It got to the dealership this morning and will bring it home Monday.
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Sweeet! Can't wait to see your pics!
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That's a nice looking ride.
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StrykerAg said:

Sweeet! Can't wait to see your pics!
Got it yesterday -- 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (5.7L HEMI V8 in Velvet Red):

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Congrats! Got any mods in mind for it yet? I am waiting on a Texas A&M novelty plate to put in that front bracket, and I need to get weather mats ASAP.
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Nothing major yet. Tagged it with an A&M emblem:



Looking at getting this roof rack with a ladder:

https://www.gobiracks.com/product/jeep-grand-cherokee-wk2-stealth-w-sunroof/
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Looking at getting this roof rack with a ladder:

https://www.gobiracks.com/product/jeep-grand-cherokee-wk2-stealth-w-sunroof/


I've been looking for one of those too. Little more expensive than I thought. I've also been trying to find a brush guard or bull bar that will fit. Most of the pictures I see are Overlands and down that have the option to remove the lower front fascia, but mine seems to have the Summit style bumpers that don't look like they do that. Depending on the installation instructions, it's looking like I MIGHT be able to get away with the Westin one, but I can't afford that thing right now either lol So just minor mods and accessories here and there until some other stuff gets paid off.

Just Empty Every Pocket is right haha
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Teddy Perkins
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A cheap and easy cosmetic upgrade is lamin-x pre-cut tint for the side markers, rear tails, rear fogs, and third brake light from this bloke. DM him for prices

Another upgrade I did early on was replacing the interior halogens with LEDs - these guys sell a complete set but I think you can find cheaper ones on ebay.

And a catch can was also put on right when I got her.

Edit: forgot to add de-badging the hood and sides with a heat gun and 3M adhesive remover.
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Does the v8 jgc have the auto start stop crap on it? It's on my short list but that "feature" is a deal breaker for me.
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