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Would Dodge do that... switch badging during a model year?

I don't see why not. They're switching from 4.3" screens to 8.4" screens during the model year due to parts availability, which is a bigger change than the badging since there's a price difference. Maybe those little red stripes have been hard to come by :)

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I noticed today that the 2012 Journeys that Dodge gave away in the "you find it you win it" campaign had the grill emblems with the red stripes, yet the 2012's on the lots don't have them.

Here are some pictures of the giveaway models:

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I really hope my R/T comes with the red emblems... they look SWEET.

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I e-mailed Dodge customer service today to ask them what's up with the emblems with the stripes being in the advertisements but not on the lots. I know that this sounds mean, but I'll be amazed if I get a knowledgeable and accurate answer.

Here's the official response I got from Dodge... notice that they didn't really answer my question and they referred to my 2012 Dodge Journey R/T as "Heat AWD Hatchback". They also said that my Journey will have chrome wheels (which it won't). I'm sure that there's other errors I didn't catch. Love it...

"Dear XXXXXX:

Thank you for contacting the Dodge Customer Assistance Center in regards to your 2012 Dodge Journey Heat AWD Hatchback.

We are pleased to provide vehicle build information per your request.

According to our records, your vehicle was equipped from the factory

with the following:

*HL Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats

-X4 Black/Red

AHT Trailer Tow Group

APAS Monotone Paint

AS4 Navigation and Sound Group I

BABS 160 Amp Alternator

BCPS 525 Amp Maintenance Free Battery

BGES Brake Assist

BNBS Electronic Stability Control

BNMP Traction Control

BNSP Electronic Roll Mitigation

BNTP Trailer Sway Damping

BRFS Anti-Lock 4-Wheel-Disc Brakes

CACS Low Back Bucket Seats

CAVS 2nd Row 40/60 Seat w/Fore Aft Adjust

CBDS Active Head Restraints

CBFS Premium Door Trim Panel

CB9S 2nd Row In Floor Storage Bins

CDWP Frt Pass Forward Fold Flat Seat

CFJS Rear Reclining / Fold Flat Seat

CGDS Front Height Adjust Shoulder Belts

CGUS Child Seat Anchor System-LATCH Ready

CGYS Drvr Inflatable Knee-Bolster Air Bag

CG3S Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags**

CJ1S Supplemental Frt Seat Side Air Bags

CJ5S Supp. Side Curtain All Rows Air Bags

CKCS Floor Carpet

CKRS Cargo Net

CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops

CLES Front & Rear Floor Mats

CLPS Door Sill Scuff Pads

CSCS Cargo Compartment Cover

CSRS Passenger Assist Handles

CUNS Overhead Console

CVGP Passenger in Seat Cushion Storage

CVMS Full Length Flr Console Prem A/Rest

CVWS Leather Wrapped Shift Knob

CWPS Illuminated Cupholders

CX8P CORA Tire Press Monitoring Sensor

DBAC All Automatic Transmissions

DG2 6-Speed Automatic 62TE Transmission

DHDP AutoStick ® Automatic Transmission

EAGC All Gas Engine

ERB 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine

GAES Sunscreen Glass

GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass

GFAS Rear Window Defroster

GNCS Sun Visors w/Illum Vanity Mirrors

GN5P RR View Auto Dim Mirror w/Microphone

GTSS Power Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away

GWG Power Express Open/Close Sunroof

GXDS Remote Proximity Keyless Entry

GXRS Keyless Entry

GXXS Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System

GX4S Keyless Go

HAFS Air Cond ATC w/Dual Zone Control

HB8P No Rear A/C or Heater

JATS Instrument Cluster w/Display Screen

JA2S Instrument Cluster w/Tach

JA6S Electroluminescent Instr Cluster

JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer

JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers

JHBS Rear Window Wiper/Washer

JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns

JKFS Cowl Mounted Hood Release

JKPS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet

JKVS 115V Auxiliary Power Outlet

JKWS 12V Center Console Power Outlet

JLBP Garmin Navigation System

JMAS Air Filtering

JPBS Power Locks

JPMP Heated Front Seats

JPSS Power 6-Way Driver Seat

JPUP Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar Adjust

JP3S Pwr Front Windows, 1-Touch,Up & Down

LAXS Front Passenger Seat Belt Alert

LAYS LED Taillamps

LAZS Vehicle Information Center

LBCS Glove Box Lamp

LBLS Driver & Passenger Lower LED Lamps

LBRS Front & Rear Aimable LED Lamps

LCES Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps

LDDP Portable Rechargeable Trouble Light

LDFS Liftgate Flood Lamp

LEES Interior Observation Mirror

LEJP Trip Computer

LEPP Body Color Exterior Mirrors

LHDS Headlamp Off Time Delay

LMES Halogen Quad Headlamps

LMGS Automatic Headlamps

LNJS Fog Lamps

LPSS CHMSL Lamp

LPTS Backup Lamps

LSAS Security Alarm

MCZP Body Color Fascias w/Bright Insert

MDAP Front License Plate Bracket

MFNS Body Color Grille

MGNS Dodge Badge

MHAS Black Windshield Moldings

MNKS Body Color Door Handles

MPFS Journey Badge

MPJS Black Sill Applique

MP3S Silver Painted Fascia Applique

MP8P Delete Black-Out Tape

MSWS R/T Badge

MSXS All Wheel Drive Badge

NAS 50 State Emissions

NELP Dual Bright Exhaust Tips

NGBS 21.1 Gallon Fuel Tank

NHAP Engine Oil Cooler

NHJP Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element

NHMS Speed Control

PXR Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat

QXRS Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat

RB5P Uconnect Touch 8.4N CD/DVD/MP3/NAV

RC9S 6 Premium Speakers w/Subwoofer

RDBS Removable Short Mast Antenna

RDZS Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls

RD6P 368 Watt Amplifier

RFLP 8.4" Touch Screen Display

RSCP SIRIUS Satellite Radio

RSMP Sirius Travel Link

RSPS Uconnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth

RSSP SIRIUS Traffic

RSUP Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices

RSXP Remote USB Port

SBPS Performance Steering

SCLS Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

SDES Sport Suspension

SUDS Tilt/Telescope Steering Column

TBCS Compact Spare Tire

TWVS 225/55R19 BSW AS Touring Tires

TZLP Kumho Brand Tires

WPYS 19X7.5 Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels

XAAP ParkSense Rear Park Assist System

XACP ParkView Rear Back-up Camera

XBMS Remote Start System

XBNP Tip Start

XFUP Trailer Tow w/4-Pin Connector Wiring

XGDP Universal Garage Door Opener

XGMP Tire Pressure Monitoring Display

XHLS 12V DC Front & Rear Power Outlets

XJGS Non Locking Fuel Filler Cap

XLNS English/USA Language

X81S Instrument Panel Parts Module

X82S Door Parts Module

X83S Front End Parts Module

X84S Front Suspension Parts Module

X85S Rear Suspension Parts Module

X88S Tire & Wheel Parts Module

X9AP For More Info, Call 888-539-7474

X9BP 1-Year SIRIUS Radio Service

X9CP 1-Yr SIRIUS RealTime Traffic Service

X9FP 1-Year Sirius Travel Link Service

YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

For further information you will need to see the Sales Manager at your dealership.

Thanks again for your email.

Sincerely,

Sabrina

Customer Service Representative

Dodge Customer Assistance Center

For any future communications related to this email, please refer to the

following information:

REFERENCE NUMBER: XXXXXXXX

EMAIL CASE NUMBER: XXXXXXX

REPLY LINK: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX"

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They also said that my Journey will have chrome wheels (which it won't).

I wouldn't be too sure about that. When I ordered my Crew, the chrome wheels kept getting automatically added to the order. My dealer tried to remove them, but the system wouldn't let them be removed. You can try this yourself by going to dodge.com and trying to configure a Crew without the chrome wheels. They're selected as an option, and it won't let you select the regular alloy Crew wheels. This doesn't show up for the R/T because the $500 chrome wheels aren't even supposed to be available as an option in R/T trim.

It would appear that the 19" regular alloy wheels that are used on the Crew and R/T are not available for some reason. I know that they're a slightly different color between the trims, but the wheels are the same before they're painted. Since I don't want the chrome wheels (especially not at $500), my dealer is going to swap the wheels with a 2011 Crew that they have on the lot (and deduct the $500 chrome charge).

You should probably check with your dealer to see if they have an R/T on the lot just in case yours ends up with wheels you don't want. If the chrome wheels are showing up on the feature list for your VIN from Chrysler, that's probably what it will come with.

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I wouldn't be too sure about that. When I ordered my Crew, the chrome wheels kept getting automatically added to the order. My dealer tried to remove them, but the system wouldn't let them be removed. You can try this yourself by going to dodge.com and trying to configure a Crew without the chrome wheels. They're selected as an option, and it won't let you select the regular alloy Crew wheels. This doesn't show up for the R/T because the $500 chrome wheels aren't even supposed to be available as an option in R/T trim.

It would appear that the 19" regular alloy wheels that are used on the Crew and R/T are not available for some reason. I know that they're a slightly different color between the trims, but the wheels are the same before they're painted. Since I don't want the chrome wheels (especially not at $500), my dealer is going to swap the wheels with a 2011 Crew that they have on the lot (and deduct the $500 chrome charge).

You should probably check with your dealer to see if they have an R/T on the lot just in case yours ends up with wheels you don't want. If the chrome wheels are showing up on the feature list for your VIN from Chrysler, that's probably what it will come with.

The Dodge brochure also shows that the R/T doesn't come with the chrome wheels.

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The Dodge brochure also shows that the R/T doesn't come with the chrome wheels.

Yup, it's not supposed to. But it's also not supposed to come with the 4.3 inch display. That didn't stop them from shipping them with the 4.3 when the 8.4 wasn't available. Hopefully, you'll get the wheels you want, but I wouldn't be surprised if it comes with chrome wheels like mine. It will probably be pretty easy to get the dealer to not charge you for them, but that's not much of a help if you don't want the wheels.

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Yup, it's not supposed to. But it's also not supposed to come with the 4.3 inch display. That didn't stop them from shipping them with the 4.3 when the 8.4 wasn't available. Hopefully, you'll get the wheels you want, but I wouldn't be surprised if it comes with chrome wheels like mine. It will probably be pretty easy to get the dealer to not charge you for them, but that's not much of a help if you don't want the wheels.

Yeah... I wouldn't want them. I LOVE chrome wheels, but I think that the chrome wheels that they offer on the Journey are styled more for a "luxury" look as opposed to appearing "aggressive" (which is what I'm going for with the R/T model). The satin carbon finish wheels that it's supposed to come with achieve that more aggressive look in my opinion.

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Yeah... I wouldn't want them. I LOVE chrome wheels, but I think that the chrome wheels that they offer on the Journey are styled more for a "luxury" look as opposed to appearing "aggressive" (which is what I'm going for with the R/T model). The satin carbon finish wheels that it's supposed to come with achieve that more aggressive look in my opinion.

Agreed. When my dealer told me that I had to get the chrome wheels, I told them that I won't buy the car then. They quickly agreed to swap the wheels and deduct the $500 upgrade charge when it comes in. Luckily, they still have a couple cars on the lot with standard Crew wheels. I'd rather have the R/T wheel color actually, but they don't have any R/Ts on the lot.

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