What is your 'gap' Vehicle?

[Jbrubakerjr]

Well, I needed a 'gap' vehicle, so while I continue to wait for the next 4-9 months on my ranger and watch the list of deletions grow, I found a '22 Wrangler 4xe on the lot below MSRP. Hoping that when my Ranger is delivered that I may be able to even make a little money on the trade, especially with the $7,500 rebate.

So with the now even more extended wait times the question is: What are you doing in the meantime? Are you buying something else used? Are you repairing your current vehicle? Are you buying something else new (and maybe it is not a 'gap' vehicle, but a long-term own)? Are you ubering everywhere? Are you going Vince Gill and taking your John Deere everywhere...

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[Grumpaw]

So, your wanting to buy a brand new high $$$ vehicle as a "gap" vehicle, that you plan on selling in 4-9 months ??? Or did I mis-read, and you already bought the Jeep ?
It's a crap shoot, and your assuming the market for used vehicles will stay high....
But, you also have to consider the used market may take a dump, and prices will lower. Already companies like Carvana are getting rid of employees and lowering their purchase prices.
Taking a chance that your dealer will give you in trade, what you paid for it or what you owe is also a crap shoot.
Add to that, as fuel prices go up, many will be trying to dump their high fuel usage vehicles, and their "toys" to save money.
It's just a possibility, but when your new Ranger comes in, and you try to dump your Jeep, you may be underwater and take a loss.
Opinion...no way would I buy a new high dollar vehicle as a "gap" vehicle ...if you must, I would look for a used vehicle that I could dump in a few months without taking a loss, just a knock around till the Ranger came in.

 

[Jbrubakerjr]

So, your wanting to buy a brand new high $$$ vehicle as a "gap" vehicle, that you plan on selling in 4-9 months ???
It's a crap shoot, and your assuming the market for used vehicles will stay high....
But, you also have to consider the used market may take a dump, and prices will lower. Already companies like Carvana are getting rid of employees and lowering their purchase prices.
Taking a chance that your dealer will give you in trade, what you paid for it or what you owe is also a crap shoot.
Add to that, as fuel prices go up, many will be trying to dump their high fuel usage vehicles, and their "toys" to save money.
It's just a possibility, but when your new Ranger comes in, and you try to dump your Jeep, you may be underwater and take a loss.
Opinion...no way would I buy a new high dollar vehicle as a "gap" vehicle ...if you must, I would look for a used vehicle that I could dump in a few months without taking a loss, just a knock around till the Ranger came in.

I am at this point, as I really am leaning towards the EV anyway (I have a Lightning Reservation). I realize the risk, but I think the risk has more to do with recession than with supply chain. That and the fact that I felt there was a larger risk paying the same for a Used vehicle that was 2-3 years old as the current sticker price. And the fact that Wranglers have traditionally held their value even prior to this debacle we are now 2 years into.

As a side note, my 2010 Jaguar that I sold was to the point of needing $4K in repairs to keep it on the road, and I had a cash offer of $1000 less than I paid for it 32 months ago. So I said goodbye to it yesterday. They even paid for my uber home from the dealer.

 

[Joeiconic]

No way I would buy a new vehicle for a few months. I would drive whatever I had or buy a beater for the short term. And….George Jones is the better analogy.

https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/george-jones-his-notorious-riding-lawnmower/

 

[GearHd6]

If I was to get a gap vehicle right now, it would have to be something I was willing to want for a couple years possibly. I've got a feeling the market is going to take a big drop fairly soon and I wouldn't want to get caught having to lose a lot of money on a vehicle. Thankfully, my gap vehicle was exactly what I had ordered, I just happened to find it on the lot at a time that they were willing to drop off the markup.

 

[troutspinner]

I’m not in the situation but if I were, I think I would buy the cheapest, oldest and ugliest truck I could find and beat on it like I was in high school again just for fun…..I think I am showing my age.

 

[NotBudule]

2021 Ranger Super cab was supposed to be my gap vehicle to get me through the crazy ? , but damn , I'll have to be really impressed with something else to change... It ain't David (Maverick) or Goliath (Lightning)... has to be this size truck ...

 

[TomC]

2021 Ranger Super cab was supposed to be my gap vehicle to get me through the crazy ? , but damn , I'll have to be really impressed with something else to change... It ain't David (Maverick) or Goliath (Lightning)... has to be this size truck ...

same here, sorta - the Ranger was my gap/second vehicle until the Lightning or electric silverado shows up. I just got the 150k mile warranty, so I am planning on keeping it long term. I'm not holding my breath waiting for Ford to fix the demand issues.

 

[explorer1007]

Borrowing my parents' Mazda CX-5. Soul red. Comfy crossover.

 

[jflogerzi]

The residual on any jeep 4xe should be good and snice he got it under MSRP I am guessing he won't loose much at all. Now I am not sure on the rebate rules and its more a tax break so I would be sure you have enough Tax Lability to use the 7500$ "rebate"

 

[Jbrubakerjr]

The residual on any jeep 4xe should be good and since he got it under MSRP I am guessing he won't loose much at all. Now I am not sure on the rebate rules and its more a tax break so I would be sure you have enough Tax Lability to use the 7500$ "rebate"

It is a rebate, so you have to have at least $7500 in a tax bill for the year, which I have had the last couple years. And under the current administration I don't see that going down - but that is a different thread that could/would probably get a bunch of us banned.

 

[Wytchdctr]

The Ranger was my "gap" vehicle; had a maverick on order. Trade-in lost compression in number 2... but happy to have the extra capability now. The more I see the Mav the more I think they are a car with a bed and some changes have happened so I am happy to have the extra towing/cargo, etc. Aka retirement + another job = project car to tow to the track!!!

That and my gas mileage got better as it broke in so I am happier with it (once they sort out the weird noises it makes... but they are working on it... so there is that)

 

[Yinzcity]

Isn't the gladiator 4xE launching in 2024? Unless you mean the Wrangler. If the Gladiator 4xE was out now It would be worth a look, but I'm guessing we will hopefully have a PHEV ranger by the time the Gladiator 4XE drops.

 

[Jbrubakerjr]

Isn't the gladiator 4xE launching in 2024? Unless you mean the Wrangler. If the Gladiator 4xE was out now It would be worth a look, but I'm guessing we will hopefully have a PHEV ranger by the time the Gladiator 4XE drops.

So see how much of a Jeep guy I really am! I fixed it. It is a Wrangler. Drove the Gladiator and both my boys had Gladiators.

And I am hoping there will be a PHEV ranger as a 6G - or even a carryover in the 5g, if things keep going this way.

 

[lazynorse]

2010 Subaru Outback, original owner. Just got back from a 4 day primitive camping circuit. Want my FX4 bad. So bad.

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