by "hike" (hike15)
Published 02/24/2017 at 16:33
by "hike" (hike15)
Published 02/24/2017 at 16:33
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I’ve configured a $32k Compass with a manual. I’m actually shocked this is doable. I also really like the option 17s on the Latitude.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
02/24/2017 at 16:37, STARS: 1
DEM STEELIES DOE
Edit: Speced it out just how I would like one. Sport, 4X4, manual, with just the Cold Weather package so I can get heated cloth seats & steering wheel.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
02/24/2017 at 16:45, STARS: 0
Can you explain to me why they have a new compass? I’m looking at the line up and it makes no sense. they have the renegade and Cherokee. Where does the Compass play? it’s not bigger than the Cherokee nor smaller than the renegade.What is it’s purpose?
Does it not use the same platform as either of the two and thus maybe can use a more usable suspension than the Cherokee? As in you can actually lift this thing? in which case is it really just a better cherokee?
I’m confused.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
02/24/2017 at 16:55, STARS: 0
Did I do this right?
"Racin'Jason001" (racinjason001)
02/24/2017 at 17:00, STARS: 0
It’s a very small niche. It competes with Trax and HR-V, just like the Renegade.
"Probenja" (probenja)
02/24/2017 at 17:02, STARS: 0
The Renegade is a small subcompact CUV, the Cherokee is a large compact CUV, this Compass is either a large subcompact CUV or a small compact CUV, the same reason why Nissan has the Juke, Rogue Sport and Rogue and Mitsubishi will have the Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross and Outlander. CUV’s sell and the more you have the better it gets.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
02/24/2017 at 17:03, STARS: 0
It slots between the tiny Renegade and the medium sized Cherokee.
Its for those that are too big to fit into the Renegade, but can’t afford the Cherokee.
"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
02/24/2017 at 17:07, STARS: 0
Here’s my Canadian build in Canadian dollars...
Yup... if I was buying now, my build would be the old one which probably costs $9000 to $10,000 less in Canada after all taxes and fees are included.
"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
02/24/2017 at 17:08, STARS: 0
It’s above the Renegade and below the Cherokee.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
02/24/2017 at 17:10, STARS: 0
I likes the way you think, so I built one out to see how close in price I could make it. Answer: not close. The cheapest 4x4 SR5 would be about 37 grand. Granted you are getting a lot more car, but 4 grand is 4 grand. Still, I didn’t realize you could get one so relatively inexpensive.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
02/24/2017 at 17:12, STARS: 0
it’s your standard FCA cashback less than the Cherokee. I don’t get how price could be a justification. still confused.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
02/24/2017 at 17:12, STARS: 0
so it competes against another jeep for the same market share? what? still confused.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
02/24/2017 at 17:13, STARS: 0
thius didn’t help. still confused.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
02/24/2017 at 17:13, STARS: 0
but how? other than a few thousand up or down. are there enough people that can afford 20k but not 23k? that makes no sense to me.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
02/24/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 0
And Toyota is still lame as hell for only offering full-time 4wd on the 4Runner Limited after it being standard on all 4Runners from 2001 to 2009.
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
02/24/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 0
Well maybe if you HAVE to have a manual....
"BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest." (bmanultima)
02/24/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 0
Is it not between the Renegade and Cherokee in size?
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
02/24/2017 at 17:21, STARS: 0
Just slicing the pie up into neat little chunks.
Renegade
Compass
Cherokee
Grand Cherokee
I see each of these buyers as different. People who like the Renegade will be smitten by the cute, cheap “wrangler Vibe”, the Compass is for people who want a small Jeep but for whom the renegade is a little juvenile is style and size. The Cherokee is for people who want a small Jeep but are enticed by the V6 power and uprated towing and possible even the off road ready drivetrain. The Grand is the aspirational vehicle.
More than size it comes down to market position. Like how someone would buy a sierra instead of a silverado.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
02/24/2017 at 17:24, STARS: 0
oh, it has one? ok I’ll take that.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
02/24/2017 at 17:25, STARS: 0
ok I guess that helps actually.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
02/24/2017 at 17:25, STARS: 0
but like we are talking about inches in either way.. seriously can’t see how it’s all that differnt in that way.
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
02/24/2017 at 17:33, STARS: 0
Is the manual also available in 4x4 trim, and would it attach to an engine out of Renegade? Curious minds must have this knowledge so they can do nothing with it until Renegades depreciate.
"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
02/24/2017 at 17:53, STARS: 0
If you were a snail and had to travel those extra inches, the difference would be HUUUUUGE...
"Racin'Jason001" (racinjason001)
02/24/2017 at 17:55, STARS: 0
I think Hammerhead solved the problem better than I.
"hike" (hike15)
02/24/2017 at 18:44, STARS: 0
4 inches longer than the Renegade, 4 inches shorter than the Cherokee.
"hike" (hike15)
02/24/2017 at 18:44, STARS: 0
4 inches longer than the Renegade, 4 inches shorter than the Cherokee.
"hike" (hike15)
02/24/2017 at 18:47, STARS: 0
It’s available 4x4 with manual. The only engine is the 2.4 N/A. The Renegade manual is mated to the turbo 1.4L
"BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest." (bmanultima)
02/25/2017 at 10:29, STARS: 0
It happens with pretty much every segment in the market. Like between midsize and compact cars. Only a few inches difference.
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
02/25/2017 at 12:55, STARS: 0
I’ll suggest this to be a good thing. That’s a row-your-own that could potentially end up in a TrailHawk.