Two options for my Jeep replacement.

[JLBoucher]

For those who missed it, this happened to me: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...for-my-willys-but-im-fine.71257/#post-1489919

My dealer just called me minutes ago. He offered me two options to replace my beloved '21 Willys that got smashed by a semi.

1- A Sarge green 6MT 2DR Sport S
I like this option. It's getting painted at the factory next week and it's a dealership order from another place in Quebec. Could work for a trade. It'd be in Quebec in about 3 months or so. About the same options as I had, except it would have an "evolved Security Package" with adapting cruise control.

2- A Sarge green diesel Gladiator Sport S
Now when I shopped the Willys, I really was interested in a Gladiator too. I ended up going for the Willys because I don't need a truck. But hey...it's not because I don't need a truck that I don't want a truck. That'd be produced next month and would arrive in Quebec in about five.

But. Since it's significantly (is that how you write it?...sorry for my bad english) more expensive, i'd have to start a new financing. And i'm not quite sure the diesel is bullet proof reliable like the Pentastar.

So, dilemma...

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[The Last Cowboy]

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

 

[RagTopDeluxe]

I just read your accident thread. I’m so glad you’re ok!

 

[SH556JL]

Two completely different choices... Almost like picking between government and private healthcare options.

 

[JLBoucher]

Two completely different choices... Almost like picking between government and private healthcare options.

I think one thread talking about it is more than enough, hence the reason why I started a new one .

 

[SH556JL]

I think one thread talking about it is more than enough, hence the reason why I started a new one .

I knew when I read your OP, it would be political when you mentioned your hospital bill was covered because you're Canadian.

Personally, I picked the 2 door Jeep and private healthcare

 

[JLBoucher]

I knew when I read your OP, it would be political when you mentioned your hospital bill was covered because you're Canadian.

Personally, I picked the 2 door Jeep and private healthcare

You didn't pick: you were born with it.
Or maybe it's Maybelline...

Lesson learned for mentionning the cool stuff we have in Canada.

 

[Some Random Guy]

I would stay away from the Gladiator. It is too long to offroad well, but the bed is too short to make up for it with truck capabilities. The rated towing capacity is decent, but it is not fun to tow with.
This is based on reviews and my brother-in-law’s experience, so nothing authoritative. He gave up and switched back to a wrangler. Find a used pickup if you need truck capabilities with the savings.

 

[Rico1111]

I'd go with the 1st option without a doubt!!! Manual baby!!! has to be a manual!

 

[JLBoucher]

I would stay away from the Gladiator. It is too long to offroad well, but the bed is too short to make up for it with truck capabilities. The rated towing capacity is decent, but it is not fun to tow with.
This is based on reviews and my brother-in-law’s experience, so nothing authoritative. He gave up and switched back to a wrangler. Find a used pickup if you need truck capabilities with the savings.

I really don't need a truck. I just think they're f'n cool. In fact, the first weeks of ownership would be me with the owner's manual trying to figure out how to truck and going "aaaaah, that's clever".

I'd go with the 1st option without a doubt!!! Manual baby!!! has to be a manual!

Just imagine how i'd run to the dealership (slowly because i'm still hurt, dammit) if they offered a 6MT diesel...

 

[DWS44]

Wow...quite the opposites there. I'd got for #1 solely based on manual trans, but I'd also much prefer the 2DR over the Gladiator, given its ~47 feet shorter in length (+/- ) than the Gladiator. But that's just my two cents.

Either way, glad you came out in one piece. I can sympathize with the "pleasure" of totalling a brand new vehicle...mine was a Colorado ZR2...month old and ~1,100 miles at the time. Guy turned across traffic in front of me and I T-boned him. Not a fun situation.

 

[JLBoucher]

All right, I made the call: Sport S it will be. It's quite the same as my dead Willys, except for the shocks and the A/T. Anyway, I could strap my A/Ts when I want to: they're still in my garage.

It's just my spare one that was still in the back of my Willys that was completly crushed in the accident.

Yeah. I'm reading about the EcoDiesel problems on the forum and i'm really not sure about it, still...

 

[Timmyjoe]

I'd definitely go with the 2-door Sarge Green Sport S, but that's just cause I love 2-door Jeeps and I think the Sarge Green color on a 2-door is awesome.

Best,
-Tim

 

[Reinen]

I really don't need a truck. I just think they're f'n cool. In fact, the first weeks of ownership would be me with the owner's manual trying to figure out how to truck and going "aaaaah, that's clever".

Not to mention there would be a greater distance between you and the next truck that rear ends you!

(Sorry if it's too soon but sometimes you just have to find something to laugh about)

 

[JLBoucher]

Not to mention there would be a greater distance between you and the next truck that rear ends you!

(Sorry if it's too soon but sometimes you just have to find something to laugh about)

That's about my first real laugh in 48 hours. Thanks!

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