Welcome to the site, Depending where you are living will have alot to do with the deal you can get. An "08" may bring a better deal with the "09"s being on their way but it is still a supply and demand thing.

All of the Patriots have the fob portion built on to the head of the key. I'm not sure when they stopped using the seperate fob/keychain type.

Are you looking for a 4X4 or 4X2?

 

They'll talk monthly payments. They'll ask you what you're looking for in a monthly payment, and then they'll offer you a payment that is almost $70 above what you wanted in that payment. Knowing this, I purposely told them 70 dollars below of what I knew I could handle each month. They then put my monthly payment right within the range of where I secretly knew I could handle. I learned this trick after buying a couple cars. Also, find out the invoice price of the Patriot and talk up from there, not down from the sticker price. I did this and it worked well. Also, see if you can get them to drop that pesky destination charge. Find out if any family members get Chrysler discounts through their employer. You can use it if you're family. Don't sign anything till you read it and make sure it is the deal that you and the salesman have discussed. My father got burned by Mitsubishi for trusting the salesman too much (he had reason too since it was a referral by a friend). If you find an honest and fair salesman - keep him! Always go back to that person! I've developed a great professional relationship with mine and he looks out for me when it comes to deals.

Weigh out your finance options. The dealer couldn't give me any rates below 6.2%. I called up my Credit Union and I got a rate well below that. Credit Unions rock! Especially if you've banked with them for a long time.

Keyless entry is all in one. It is like any other recent Chrysler I'm familiar with. The lock/unlock buttons are together on the key grip.

Also, check out the Patriot throughly. I've heard stories about people's Pat's missing their flashlight or some other trim, and found out too late and then the dealership not helping out. It is one of those things that is shame on both parties, so just check out the car like a new car owner should

The only regret I have with mine is not opting for the Security Group. I travel a lot and wish I had all the features that the option gives. Now I'll just be upgrading to it when I have the funds.

Think about resale value. When someone thinks Jeep, they think 4x4. If you ever decide to sell it (I don't know why you'd want to with such a great warranty), that 4x4 option will help out a lot.

 

thanks for the info, both of you guys. i am in texas. im looking at getting a 4x2, i do alot of camping and head to the beach alot but nothing to heavy. the reason i asked about the key was because i was thinking off adding an aftermarket alarm. but i might just get the safety & security package. i do want an alrm on it and the day/night mirror,is the vehicle information center wortth it?

 

I love my EVIC. Using it takes some getting used to, but I don't think I'd want to give it up now!!

 

They should want to deal with you. I bought my 4x2 around 2 months ago. I financed it through my bank, so they automatically gave me the cash price which was 2000 under the sticker. Also took the rebate instead of the 2.99 gas. (Not sure that still applies though.)

Mine stickered for 20,500. I got if for 16k. Shop online. I drove around 2 1/2 hours to get a deal my local dealership told me there was NO WAY I was gonna get.

 

Great going WVJeepPatty! Those are stories I love to hear! Never take NO for an answer

 

:smiley_thumbs_up:

 

i dont plan to finance thru the dealer. so i hope to be able to bring the sticker price down a bit. i guess it would be good to let them know right away that i already have a loan?

 

never let them know you are financing elsewhere



if dealer is financing, they have more flexibility in purchase pricing, thinking they will make money on the financing,
dealer will take a loss on the sale of the car, thinking they can make thousands on the financing.

 

well i have an alarm that is made by hornet and it works with the factory keyless entry system and i use the key for it all the time and love how it works. plus i got over 30,000 on the pat and overall i am a gm guy but your making a good choice on the jeep.

 

Hello i planing to get a patriot 2009, but i don't know if the price will increase in comparation with the 2008, and one uncle give to me a light bar like a gift, i planing to put it on the roof of the patriot what did you think, it can be placed or no?

 

the liberty light bar of mopar

 

If you get an 08 have them test the roof for leaks. I dont know about the 09's no one has complained yet. YES EVEN IF IT DOESNT HAVE A SUNROOF. apparently they do not check them before they sell it they wait until you bitch about it.

 

i will wait to have it thanks

 

key fobs

Do the ones with keyless entry all have the remote head key or a seperate key fob?

If you get remote start it has a separate fob for that.

 

Save $$$ buying the "last year" model...

I bought my 07 Patriot in early October of 2007, when the '08 where on the lot already. This happened to be to my advantage I think. I got the Jeep for the Invoice price flat. I was told by the sales person that it was the showroom model that they moved out but it was loaded with every feature except for the tow package and remote start or DVD player. And most people didn't want to pay that much so it was one of the few 07s left on the lot. So that's why they gave me the invoice price. Looking back we should have tired to get the tow package thrown in or at discount to make the deal. Doesn't hurt to ask right. Our dealer followed up with offers like 10% off accessories. So we bought the slush mat set. They should give you a a free full tank of gas and wash. Our dealer also gave us the first oil change free and a coupon to get the 4th free after paying for a few oil changes. They send coupons in the mail for oil and filter change for 19.95, but the last one was for 21.95. Anybody else get coupons or deals like this?

Side note: Now I have to admit that we didn't get much for our trade-in, a 2000 model Volvo V70 with lots of extras only brought $1,700. The check engine light was on and we were having trouble with the brake system self engaging intermittently....thus the reason for trading it in, anybody that has own a import like this knows you can't get it fixed a lot of times anywhere but the dealer, and that is a hour drive away(one way) from where we live; they charge WAY too much. I wanted them deal and give me more but my wife was to be rid of it, and the check engine light was no help either, so we took the first offer on that. We are first time new vehicle buyers.