Two options for my Jeep replacement.

[wildallways]

You made the right choice. From what I've seen on the inter web and youtube videos, seems like most everyone that sold their Jeep for the Gladiator, soon regretted it and went back to the Jeep. The Gladiator really isn't much of a truck and if I need a truck, well U-Haul has me covered for $19.95 in the states, or even Home Depot for $17.95 plus mileage.

Glad your doing OK...

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[JLBoucher]

This is how it'll look, according to my dealer. It ain't mine, it's just to give an idea of what i'm getting into.

 

[Goin2drt]

hmmm......neither I'd say.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

On the Gladiator, does it come with the Max Tow package along with Dana 40s?
Though I’m not a huge fan of the Gladiator, it is VERY much more practical than a Wrangler. If you get one with Dana 40s, you can easily get it lifted and fitted with 37s. 37s totally transform the look of the Gladiator and make it incredible looking IMO.

 

[Crawldad]

the diesels do not love cold weather so much... would be ok if you keep it in a garage. if you keep it outside you would want to plug in the block heater, etc.

you really should tell the dealer to find you another willys or a rubicon (better axles / brakes) just my 2 cents.

 

[JLBoucher]

you really should tell the dealer to find you another willys or a rubicon (better axles / brakes) just my 2 cents.

As said a couple of times earlier, with production hell going on due to high demand, i'll take what's left from the factory. I can't wait for 7-9 months for it to arrive in Quebec: the closest store is about 12 kilometers from my place.

 

[gregus73]

If I did not have my truck, then I would have gone with the Gladiator.
I like having the additional storage.

Every year always loading my dogs, supplies and toys (mountain bikes, 2 person outboard boat) up to my cabin or my aunt‘s cabin and need the extra space.

Why not the 4 door JL? Really liking the extra space behind the second row seat.

if space is not an issue, then would go with JL 2 door. The 2 door is definitely the most fun to drive.

 

[JLBoucher]

Why not the 4 door JL? Really liking the extra space behind the second row seat.

As said many times in this thread yet, availability is an issue in Quebec right now. It's already a miracle of some sort that my dealer found a 6MT in Sarge green.

 

[am1978]

Oooh. Tough choices there. If I got a Gladiator, I would want the diesel.

I think the same on the diesel but I saw a calculation that estimated you would need to drive over 300,000 miles in fuel to break even on the engine cost upgrade. Add the DEF cost and fuel filters to that. I am shopping for a gladiator now and I am probably going with the V6 based the idea I’ll never recoup the cost and it’s more maintenance.

 

[JLBoucher]

I think the same on the diesel but I saw a calculation that estimated you would need to drive over 300,000 miles in fuel to break even on the engine cost upgrade. Add the DEF cost and fuel filters to that. I am shopping for a gladiator now and I am probably going with the V6 based the idea I’ll never recoup the cost and it’s more maintenance.

That's true, but that's if you forget about the torque and the fun this engine gets you. I think one must see it as an entirely different vehicle.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

I would get a diesel Gladiator if I was replacing both my f150 and the Jeep. That way I could still tow what I need to.

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