Rubicon or rubicon hard rock

Fett21

Fett21

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Looking at getting a new jeep. Was looking at a 2017 rubicon but now that I've been doing more looking around I started looking at a 2017 hard rock. Not looking at doing a lot of upgrade soon so I figured that the hard rock would be worth it. Only about $1400 difference in price. And I can drop a winch in the stock bumper. Is it worth it to get the hard rock or not?
 
If the options and apples to apples then something is off with the numbers. The MSRP on a Hard Rock vs standard Rubicon is around $5k more.
 
RSQCON is right. However, it will cost $400 for the necessary winch plate, but I do like the hardrock front bumper and hood. Ultimately, I don't think it's worth it, unless it truly is only $1400 more.

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Once I get all my options set its not much more. And I get the hood and a few other options not available on the regular one. Winch plate is $45. Been looking at everything. Making sure it worth it.

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You are optioning them differently that's the only way to get that close apart. I will say that no matter what you cannot buy the hood and bumpers for less than $1700 so if you want those than go for it. The only winch plate I've looked at for the HR/10A front bumper is the Maximus 3 and it's $250ish.
 
Fett21 said:
Looking at getting a new jeep. Was looking at a 2017 rubicon but now that I've been doing more looking around I started looking at a 2017 hard rock. Not looking at doing a lot of upgrade soon so I figured that the hard rock would be worth it. Only about $1400 difference in price. And I can drop a winch in the stock bumper. Is it worth it to get the hard rock or not?
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when i was pricing out my jeep, I found myself in a very similar debate. I opted for the hardrock being that I REALLY liked the hood and at the time, the hood aftermarket was $700+Paint all on its own, and taking into account that I've never been happy with aftermarket paint/texture matching it was pretty easy for me to tip the scale...

I ended up selling the front & rear bumpers for a good amount for stock parts... You DO need a winch plate for the Stock Hardrock bumper if you plan on a winch... oh, the WARN PowerPlant WILL NOT fit w/o quite a bit of cutting... I found that out the hard way, and decided to just sell it rather than cutting it up. click on DZZ below my post if you want to take a peek. Good luck, let us know what you decide

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I like my Hard Rock. depending on how long the dealer has been sitting on it and the options you can get them for just a little less than a Rubicon. I got Mine with a soft top and stock radio because I wanted the steal bumpers and the hood is just awesome. The upgraded rock sliders aren't as good of a step as I thought they would be for my wife and parents. so if you are happy with the options on the Hard Rock I'd go with it, not if it is 3.73 and the Rubi is 4.10 though.
 
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I like my Hard Rock. depending on how long the dealer has been sitting on it and the options you can get them for just a little less than a Rubicon. I got Mine with a soft top and stock radio because I wanted the steal bumpers and the hood is just awesome. The upgraded rock sliders aren't as good of a step as I thought they would be for my wife and parents. so if you are happy with the options on the Hard Rock I'd go with it, not if it is 3.73 and the Rubi is 4.10 though.
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i'm pretty sure he is talking about placing an order for a jeep, not comparing dealer stock... but I could be wrong. :idontknow:
 
The 2 door hard rock I'm looking at comes with 4.10. It'll be soft top navigation and all the other standard items for the 2017 hard rock. I'm getting a great deal for it. All these options for just under msrp.

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Love my hardrock, i like the hood, the alpine stereo and the red touches. I paid about $1700 more fro mine in 2015 than a regular rubi, so I don't feel it was too bad, i would do it again..
 
I love my 2016 Hard Rock and glad I went with it. It is great off road and enjoy it as my daily driver. I didn't think I was going to go crazy with the mods, but I did. The wench integrates into the bumper as if it was made to be there.

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I got the Hard Rock because it was the only Rubi in my area that had a manual transmission. I ended up liking all the Hard Rock stuff and I'm glad it worked out that way.
If you like the Alpine speaker system, hood and bumpers then it's well worth the price.
I got the Maximus winch plate and it worked well with Warn Zeon winch.
Plus, the red buttons for the lockers and sway bar disco add a verifiable 12 horsepower.
 
Modit said:
I got the Hard Rock because it was the only Rubi in my area that had a manual transmission. I ended up liking all the Hard Rock stuff and I'm glad it worked out that way.
If you like the Alpine speaker system, hood and bumpers then it's well worth the price.
I got the Maximus winch plate and it worked well with Warn Zeon winch.
Plus, the red buttons for the lockers and sway bar disco add a verifiable 12 horsepower.
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I was in a similar boat. I wanted a used one with a manual, and the only ones available in LA were with 10A package. Getting a fully loaded one wasn't high on the list, but since no one here wants to buy a manual they have been sitting there on the lot. I got my 10A with 11k miles for less than what they were asking for a new Rubicon with Bluetooth and an auto.
 
Well I'm getting a hard rock. Getting it 2k cheaper than a regular rubicon. I'll post pics once I take delivery

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Only thing I'm bummed about is that I don't get the hood. The dealer that it's coming from swapped for some reason. But I got them to drop the price 1k plus a $500 visa card for not having it.

Only easy day was yesterday
 
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