Guys,
Im ecstatic i was driving past fields on my way to champion and they had an 08 black with srt option group 1 coming off the truck. i went in and bought it right away. i love it! im picking it up tommorow morning. And the first one is only 10 miles away from me. its anthonys from a&l a.k.a palellea. anyway its a great feeling because i settled for an 07 earlier in the day from champion but got lucky.:D

Did you pay too much? Or can you post how much?

I paid 43300

congrats m3 how do you like it compared to the 06&07?

Congrats!!! I'm lovin mine!!

Hoo-ray!!!

Will some one please post more picts? Please...???

lots and lots of pics please! :)

ill have TONS of pics tomm im picking it up in the morning. the front isnt that much different. but the the myGig is AMAZING better than the navi which i have in my range rover which is supposed to be the best. the new steering wheel is nice also. overall the car has a more classy feel to it.

ill have TONS of pics tomm im picking it up in the morning. the front isnt that much different. but the the myGig is AMAZING better than the navi which i have in my range rover which is supposed to be the best. the new steering wheel is nice also. overall the car has a more classy feel to it.


That is what Palella said too... I am sure that once you pick it up, you won't want to spend time taking photos for us, you will want to be driving it...

That is what Palella said too... I am sure that once you pick it up, you won't want to spend time taking photos for us, you will want to be driving it...

I'm not much of a photographer. What other pics are you looking for? Not much else has changed.....

Just a lot of photos...far away, close up
...multiple interior shots from all sorts of angles...
Hids on and off...fogs on and off...
creative shots
shots with hot chicks next to it...

Just anything to make the wait a little more bearable. :D

Just a lot of photos...far away, close up
...multiple interior shots from all sorts of angles...
Hids on and off...fogs on and off...
creative shots
shots with hot chicks next to it...

Just anything to make the wait a little more bearable. :D

Well said, I second that motion.

Just ordered my 08 today, it's going to be a very loooooooong wait......:(

Congratulations. Welcome to the club. First mod?

im ordering xenons borla type-s bwoody intake and sway bar links and blacking it out

Sounds great. The Borla S has a great sound.

Consider the 180 degree thermostat mod also -- low cost and helps with heat soak

ya ive read alot about it but have no idea what it is where to get it etc

ok i finally got some pics but i used my girls cam and i dont have the cord to connect it to my comp. so pics will be up tomm

Ahhhhh...Wednesday you will want to drive it all day long...and once again no picts for me :(

ok guys got some pics and threw in the benz

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/TheBenzo.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/Whole.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/Trim.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/SteeringWheel.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/Shifter.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/Seats.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/Rear.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/Lights.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/Front.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/Dash3.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/Dash2.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/Dash.jpg

what is included in option group 1? Do you have HIDs on your truck?

Great pics.

I'm real happy with your shots of the improved interior... although I was fine with the original interior as well. I'd rather have the light gray, but no biggie.

Can't wait until mine gets delivered!

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

What a nice think to wake up to!!!

Oh, you forgot the hot chicks next to the car :D

Hmm looks nice. Just throwing this out there but it appears to me that the headlights are the same as the 06-07 with the only difference being that the bumper cover now covers the two half moons on the bottom of the headlight. What I am saying is it looks like if the bumper cover was removed the headlights are still straight across on the bottom but are given that curved looked from the bumper cover over them.

looks good! I like the 07 steering wheel better and i like how the 07's have the cruise on the steering wheel instead of that little paddle.

the upholstery is plush ... but as squigmang said i like the old steering wheel better.

I see the EVIC and odometer display is now white instead of green. That looks good.

Hmm looks nice. Just throwing this out there but it appears to me that the headlights are the same as the 06-07 with the only difference being that the bumper cover now covers the two half moons on the bottom of the headlight. What I am saying is it looks like if the bumper cover was removed the headlights are still straight across on the bottom but are given that curved looked from the bumper cover over them.

I see it differently. It looks to me like the headlight assembly is NOT straight across on the bottom, but curved on the exterior lens, thus following the rounded lines of each 'light'. If this is the case, it also appears that the scalloped 'new' bumper design actually sits/fits UNDER the lens of the headlight assembly, thus creating a flush vertical fitment in the front.

Then again, this is all just my opinion . . . I could be wrong . .

anyone know if the ride is any better in the 08?

I see it differently. It looks to me like the headlight assembly is NOT straight across on the bottom, but curved on the exterior lens, thus following the rounded lines of each 'light'. If this is the case, it also appears that the scalloped 'new' bumper design actually sits/fits UNDER the lens of the headlight assembly, thus creating a flush vertical fitment in the front.

Then again, this is all just my opinion . . . I could be wrong . .
I think you're right.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/djsinger79/08srt8/11.jpg

I think you're right.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/djsinger79/08srt8/11.jpg

But, it does appear if the headlights are not HIDs, then the full circle is still the inside high beem with the outside lights crescent shaped, like the 06-07s

Interesting.

Oh yeah that pic shows a better angle. It definitely looks like the headlight itself is rounded on the bottom. Oh well!

Looks good, Nice dash and Nav but I still like the '06 '07 steering wheel better though. What's with taking Jeep off of the shifter, looks plain, and I thought the '08 was supposed to have heated and cooled cup holder's??
Does it?

Looks good, Nice dash and Nav but I still like the '06 '07 steering wheel better though. What's with taking Jeep off of the shifter, looks plain, and I thought the '08 was supposed to have heated and cooled cup holder's?? Does it?
I am also disappointed that they "giveth" but "take awayeth". Some blatant cheapening that was unnecessary. The steering wheel logo, the cheap-looking EVIC switches, the plain shift knob and the srt seat logos all bear signs that the bean counters were very busy this year. And I bet we'll soon run across more examples of their "efforts".

I am also disappointed that they "giveth" but "take awayeth". Some blatant cheapening that was unnecessary. The steering wheel logo, the cheap-looking EVIC switches, the plain shift knob and the srt seat logos all bear signs that the bean counters were very busy this year. And I bet we'll soon run across more examples of their "efforts". "Value engineering team" strikes again.
Hate the steering wheel, like the emergency brake handle though.
Bill

So I wonder if the 07 steering wheel center emblem thing can be put over the 08 wheel center...

So I wonder if the 07 steering wheel center emblem thing can be put over the 08 wheel center...
http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4130&highlight=srt+decals

I am also disappointed that they "giveth" but "take awayeth". Some blatant cheapening that was unnecessary. The steering wheel logo, the cheap-looking EVIC switches, the plain shift knob and the srt seat logos all bear signs that the bean counters were very busy this year. And I bet we'll soon run across more examples of their "efforts".

I completely agree. The EVIC controls are God awful!!!!

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4130&highlight=srt+decals
I remembered seeing an overlay for the 06/07 models before. I had planned on ordering one. But I don't know if the overlay will work as well since the emblem itself is now different (by different, I mean gone) on the steering wheel. But if the area where the emblem goes on the 06/07 wheel is the same circumference on the 08 wheel, then I will just stick an 06/07 emblem on the 08 wheel center.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/SteeringWheel.jpg
http://photos.ebizautos.com/6285/1979350_15.jpg

I remembered seeing an overlay for the 06/07 models before. I had planned on ordering one. But I don't know if the overlay will work as well since the emblem itself is now different (by different, I mean gone) on the steering wheel. But if the area where the emblem goes on the 06/07 wheel is the same circumference on the 08 wheel, then I will just stick an 06/07 emblem on the 08 wheel center.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u308/marcel3690/SteeringWheel.jpg
http://photos.ebizautos.com/6285/1979350_15.jpg

I agree, the emblem is WAY better looking on the 06-07. I would buy one if it fits the 08 hole...

I agree, the emblem is WAY better looking on the 06-07. I would buy on if it fits the 08 hole...


The steering wheel would have to be replaced, and you would lose your EVIC controls

The steering wheel would have to be replaced, and you would lose your EVIC controls

The 2008 interior is so much better than the 2007.

Thread hijack

Looks like I’m getting by 2008 Red Rock on Saturday. I can’t wait to go pick it up. I bought it through Don with Champion and had it shipped to Orlando, well worth the wait.

The only pictures I have are with my phone for now.
http://confusionfusion.com/images/2008%20red%20rock.JPG

The steering wheel would have to be replaced, and you would lose your EVIC controls

I meant that I would buy a emblem...and put it over the "jeep"...that is if the old emblem would fit in the new "cutout".

Congrats - is it me or the 2008 front end looks more slanted / aerodynamic than the previous years?

Congrats - is it me or the 2008 front end looks more slanted / aerodynamic than the previous years?


I think your right, it definately looks slanted back more, not as aggressive to me, but I like the headlights.