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1979PowerWagon360

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TRX is for Smiles per Gallon period... Life's too short to NOT SMILE!
I'm with you. I'd go TRX for sure! I tried to find one at MSRP, plus tax and title and got "NO". It's been several months, so I may try again. There was one in South Florida with about 1000 miles on it at a dealership and I offered new MSRP and they still said no. Maybe the market is changing.

The TRX is a BEAST!
 
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I'm with you. I'd go TRX for sure! I tried to find one at MSRP, plus tax and title and got "NO". It's been several months, so I may try again. There was one in South Florida with about 1000 miles on it at a dealership and I offered new MSRP and they still said no. Maybe the market is changing.

The TRX is a BEAST!
Some dealers are giving percents off invoice.
 

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I'll have to revisit it. It's the perfect Hurricane vehicle. Living in a state effected by Hurricanes and the aftermath, I can justify it lol. The TRX can go through 3 feet of water and flooding is often the biggest problem following the storm. Tree limbs blocking roads too. See, I "need" one lol.
 
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I'll have to revisit it. It's the perfect Hurricane vehicle. Living in a state effected by Hurricanes and the aftermath, I can justify it lol. The TRX can go through 3 feet of water and flooding is often the biggest problem following the storm. Tree limbs blocking roads too. See, I "need" one lol.
Agreed. You actually sold me lol your quote should be a trx advertisement
 

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For those who are questioning basically saying 10 isn’t close in price.. you clearly don’t understand. From a rebel to a Trx 10 is really close in price. Being senior members on this forum you should know the differences and have the knowledge to understand.

Thank you for your comments everyone else. I really appreciate it and it did help
What you don't seem to understand is that you're comparing a fully equipped Rebel to a stripped down TRX. Definitely not apples to apples there. Sure, they're less than $10 apart. But the Rebel would have everything you want in a truck. Try building out a TRX with everything you want and you'll have a better comparison.
 

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I'm sure he knows he's not comparing identical vehicles. That's kind of the point. Does he spend about the same for a much more powerful performance vehicle or get more options for the less performance based vehicle.
 
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What you don't seem to understand is that you're comparing a fully equipped Rebel to a stripped down TRX. Definitely not apples to apples there. Sure, they're less than $10 apart. But the Rebel would have everything you want in a truck. Try building out a TRX with everything you want and you'll have a better comparison.
my opinion is they are apples to apples and I do understand. But the TRX is a level 1 and sometimes it’s not about what’s fully loaded. I don’t think most people get a TRX for the 12 inch screen or Harmon kardon or the wireless charging station they get it because of the hellcat engine. I think most people who are in or where in my situation didn’t just choose the rebel right off the bat considering the TRX is tempting being CLOSE in price range. I appreciate the advice thank you
 
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I'm sure he knows he's not comparing identical vehicles. That's kind of the point. Does he spend about the same for a much more powerful performance vehicle or get more options for the less performance based vehicle.
Exactly. Thank you. I should have said this exact quote for my original question.
 

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I'm sure he knows he's not comparing identical vehicles. That's kind of the point. Does he spend about the same for a much more powerful performance vehicle or get more options for the less performance based vehicle.
And that's where it's not apples to apples. One is a high performance off-roader, the other is a truck you can use as a daily driver, comfortable cruiser, and take off road. Definitely not as capable as the TRX, but if someone needs that kind of performance they wouldn't be looking at a Rebel in the first place.

I get the appeal of the TRX. I was in a similar situation myself a little over a year ago. The TRX would be awesome, but it wouldn't serve my purposes other than put smiles on my face on the occasions when I could actually push it. It's not great at towing, terrible on fuel economy, and can be difficult to find parking spots big enough to keep from getting door dings.

@JohnC24229...good luck with whichever way you go. :cheers:
 
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And that's where it's not apples to apples. One is a high performance off-roader, the other is a truck you can use as a daily driver, comfortable cruiser, and take off road. Definitely not as capable as the TRX, but if someone needs that kind of performance they wouldn't be looking at a Rebel in the first place.

I get the appeal of the TRX. I was in a similar situation myself a little over a year ago. The TRX would be awesome, but it wouldn't serve my purposes other than put smiles on my face on the occasions when I could actually push it. It's not great at towing, terrible on fuel economy, and can be difficult to find parking spots big enough to keep from getting door dings.

@JohnC24229...good luck with whichever way you go. :cheers:
Thank you!
 

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I'll have to revisit it. It's the perfect Hurricane vehicle. Living in a state effected by Hurricanes and the aftermath, I can justify it lol. The TRX can go through 3 feet of water and flooding is often the biggest problem following the storm. Tree limbs blocking roads too. See, I "need" one lol.
Interesting justification there.
 

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Thank you!
Would be oohhhhh, ahhhhhhhhhh, but no way can I justify, but if U got the $$$$ and no issue, heck why not..... Wat eva makes U happy. I'll just have to live with my lowly lil Bighorn, LOL.
 
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I had the same thoughts when I was looking at buying my truck about a year ago. Get a decked out Rebel or get a TRX with Level 1. The dealer I went with (Glenn CDJR in KY) was offering 4% below invoice on both at the time. I decided on the Rebel for a few reasons listed below:

1. The Level 1 TRX was missing some of my must have options. I don't recall exactly which ones but I figured I should get everything I want when I am paying so much.
2. The increased gas cost. On the highway I can get about 17mpg with my Rebel. TRX seems to be around 8mpg which is a big difference.
3. The Rebel offers the GT package which offers a lot of the options of the TRX, paddle shifters, console gear shift, catback and CAI. I got the GT package mainly for ventilated seats but I got to admit - it sounds amazing. I have gotten many compliments that my truck sounds awesome and that is from the factory.
4. Insurance costs - the TRX was quite a bit more to insure than the Rebel.

All in all I don't regret my decision at all. The Rebel G/T is a great package and while prices have gone up more (I got mine for 63K) I think it is still a lot of truck that looks and sounds great. I love driving it and I occasionally travel for work. Couldn't ask for a better truck. If you have any questions let me know and I will be happy to answer or send pics on the G/T.
Thank you. Do you mind sending me photos. I’ve literally haven’t seen one rebel with the G/T package in person yet either
 

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Thank you. Do you mind sending me photos. I’ve literally haven’t seen one rebel with the G/T package in person yet either
Sure will - will try to get them to you this weekend. Anything in particular, lemme know and I will grab it for you.

I look all the time for other Rebel and Laramie G/T's and don't see them. Would love to know how many G/T models were made in 2022 when the production cycle is done.
 

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I was up close and personal with two TRX's a few days ago, both owners were happy as pigs in ****. I have a loaded 2017 Rebel and have been happy every day (except the little air susp hiccup LOL). Dollars aside, does your truck live in a garage (is the TRX too wide)?

If the money works, go for it, it's an awesome vehicle. I considered a TRX for a minute but I'm waiting for the 2023 Rebel 2500 instead.
 
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