Potential Grenadier Owner Birmingham, AL

[blbennett1288]

I am strongly considering a Ineos Grenadier as my primary mode of transportation. I currently drive a 2018 F150 Lariat FX4. I am not currently into overlanding or offloading, but would like to get into those hobbies. I created a Pros / Cons list and even though there are more cons, I still want a Grenadier. I am a bit of a tinkerer so maybe that is why? For some reason the grenadier just appeals to me. Below is a link to the vehicle I am considering.

2024 INEOS Grenadier Fieldmaster Edition

Pros	Cons
Reliable B58 I6 turbo engine & ZF8 transmission	No heated steering
Interior storage space	No remote start
Exterior storage space	Steering Effort
Auxiliary power	Maintenance cost
Dual batteries	Dealer support (Atlanta & Nashville)
Locking Center, Front, and Rear Differentials	Premium Gas (+$0.80)
Customization / Modification	MPG (14-15mpg)
Cool factor	Fuel Range (~330 miles)
Offroad mode	No garage door opener
8 gears in Hi / Low	Manual front seats
	No cooled seats

I have been able to answer the majority of my questions from this forum (thank you) and looking online, but I still have the following concerns/questions;

• Carfax shows it was serviced at Mitsubishi Dealership (tired balanced & rotated, fluids checked, oil & air filter changed) but not at Ineos Dealer and not the manual recommended12k service (front and rear diffs, etc.). Should I get this to a Ineos dealer to validate / perform the 12k service prior to purchase?
• Any way to tell if it this vehicle has had the software updates?
• Any way to check if there are AC problems as some have reported going from manual to auto?
• There is a trailer hitch, anyway to tell if it is pre-wired?
• Is there anything else I should look for when checking the vehicle out?
• Anything that would concern you with a 8/2023 build date? From what I have seen that is a very early Grenadier.

 

[terdrocket]

I would call Evan at Crown service and see if he will tell you if it has ever been in there. I suspect that they did an oil change. He can tell you any other work done that somehow was missed by carfax (which is not at a reliable).
I have the same color trialmaster with similar options. I currently have over 16k. The only issue I have had was low a/c coolant, which Crown fixed and it has been perfect since.
I have a similar build date and vin. I bet the hitch was factory ordered. Just ask the selling dealer of a close up of the 7 pin connector.