New Commander

[The BN Guy]

That may be a high price but there's a sucker born every minute.

 

[datrupr]

My guess is that 99.9% of these will never see anything other than pavement.

 

[kcowyo]

Here's a few links for you all:

http://www.consumerreports.org/main/content/display_report.jsp?WebLogicSession=Q1aUvG9C0Ibbpm3PtZkcOsr6lQk4vvn47skslf132XoJRtfexykv|-7232043187596666948/169937909/6/7005/7005/7002/7002/7005/-1|-8923328724342289482/169937910/6/7005/7005/7002/7002/7005/-1&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=772771&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=389451&bmUID=1129747644984

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef1454f/2158

Re Edmunds and Consumer reports - I feel they are a decent resource for information but I would only use them as a guide, not the final word on any subject, especially Edmunds....

Again, drive it. Tell me your impressions after driving it, like I offered to you.


*The following statement is not directed at Shotts or anyone in particular -*

The bottom line is, if you're the kind of person who wants to like something, you will like it. If you're the type of person who must find fault with something, you won't be happy with anything.

 

[bluerunner]

yup datrupr I found that 1%

 

[+ d]

yup datrupr I found that 1%

nah, keep looking...that's all photoshop!

 

[+ d]

oh wait i found the 1% here...

apparently it was earning its "trail rated" badge as DC flogged it through the rubicon...

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

I heard that was the good side and the other side was much worse!

I wonder if they just went down Cadillac Hill to the Springs or did the whole trail... I can't imagine the rr bumper staying clean like that going all the way thru

 

[datrupr]

That thing is beat to crap. For $40K I think it should perform much better than that. And I can take my Trooper on the rubicon and have the end result looking the same. I am getting back to the "Trail Rated" bit here. I don't get it. That or it is sending out the wrong perception. Yeah, in stock form it can make Rubicon........ If you don't a little body damage.

 

[lionsbreath]

Sorry I have been gone for a bit!!
I enjoy driving the CRD libs. that we have around the dealership and the out preform the v6 lib. a larger CRD will be found in the commander with in the next 2yrs. the base price for a commander is 28/30k and top out around 40k+ we are running 3k in rebates on them right now I am head to the fall D.C. opening for local dealers the first week of Nov. and will gve info on ew items to come from them as I hear. The Quadra drive II system work via front and rear elc lockers that can send 100% of power to any 1 wheel with out any slipping!!!!!!!!! this systme has been out for a few years in different forms. Quadra drive II is on the commander and the grand cher. If anyone ever has any questions please fell free to ask me. The get around 22/25 on the highway with the hemi the CRD lib after break in can get 30-40mpg break in is a key fctor these CRD's get better with time. :exclaim: :exclaim: :exclaim:

 

[+ d]

what are the odds that these elec lockers can be retro fitted to Dana 30/35's??? :chowtime:

 

[lionsbreath]

Just to add to the mix :ar15:
The Comander has long/short arm front sup. and a solid 3 link rear. It shares its platform with the M class Benz. and the Grand Cher. It comes with 2 4x4 systems Quadra trac II and Quadra drive II. select trac is on lib. and comand trac is on wrangler and lib. Qudra Drive uses elc. locers nd Qudra trac uses abs to limit wheel spin. Commanders come standard with a rear back up system, esp, rollover midigation, side air bags front to rear.and many other standard feats. ask away on any jeep product. I love my taco but I make my money by knowing everything there is to know on Jeeps!!!!!!!!!!!! :gunt: I am D.C. Cert. for jeep and chrysler.

 

[lionsbreath]

Sorry the can't be refitted as of yet. It is all done via computer.
new G.C. and Commanders us dana 44's in the rear

 

[kcowyo]

a larger CRD will be found in the commander with in the next 2yrs.

Where did you here that? I'm on DealerConnect with Chrysler every day and haven't seen that mentioned anywhere.

the CRD lib after break in can get 30-40mpg break in is a key fctor these CRD's get better with time.

Better double check those figures. Their initial fuel ratings were 22/27, then Jeep scaled it back to 21/26, right as they were hitting the ground. Check a KJ owners forum and you'll find people struggling to get mid 20's for MPG. Hard to say how they'll do down the road since they've only been out for about 4 months....

 

[lionsbreath]

there is a crd going into the g.c. in the oversea market. my finger on the pulse Dealer connect doesn't have all the news we have d.c. heads in our store all the time extended testing of the crd got over 30, 40 is way pushing it I will agree. but over 30 is pos. will correct break in..... many benz dis get 30++ mpg with age. and it will be a larger Crd in the comander and G.C. it is a year + away the waters are being tested with the CRD lib. I will see what I learn at fall launch.

 

[ShottsCruisers]

what are the odds that these elec lockers can be retro fitted to Dana 30/35's??? :chowtime:

They're not lockers. Lockers would send the power to 2 or all 4 wheels at the same time (not 1).