New Truck Day - Jeep Gladiator

November 12, 2023, 01:28 PM

2000Z-71

Well I may have done a thing...

Worked out the deal last week and took delivery yesterday.

2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, an adult Lego set. Most of the options I wanted, the bed liner and Trail Rail system I can add myself. It does have the full time transfer case which was one of my requirements after having part time 4 wheel drive on my F-150. No, it's not as comfortable or practical as my F-150, but it's fun and I plan to have a lot of fun with it.

November 12, 2023, 01:41 PM

YooperSigs

I just test drove one. The cab was too cramped for me and my knee rode against the 4X4 shift lever. Too bad. I was hoping for a Wrangler / Pickup for all the uses I need.
I think if I was in AK, I would use a block heater.

November 12, 2023, 01:54 PM

old rugged cross

Great looking pup

November 12, 2023, 01:57 PM

Warhorse

Congratulations!
I have a 2021 sport model that I bought brand new 3 years ago. Yeah it's cramped inside, but it's doable for me and I am 6' 235 lbs. It's a blast to drive, hope you enjoy yours as much as I do.

November 12, 2023, 02:07 PM

Loswsmith

Enjoy!!

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November 12, 2023, 02:11 PM

Alyron

Enjoy it- Got my Mojave 4 months ago. Was torn between another Wrangler or a pick up and realized I could have both in one.

Also saw the dog in the back. Go onto Dirtydog4x4.com and check out the rear seat hammock and netting to seperate front from back. I keep it set up like that all the time as the dogs are usually my only passengers.

November 12, 2023, 02:19 PM

arfmel

Nice ride

November 12, 2023, 02:24 PM

P250UA5

The more I see these, the more I like them. I was initially put off by the proportions of it. But a buddy has a base Sport & its really not bad the little I've been in it.

November 12, 2023, 02:27 PM

Alyron

quote:
The more I see these, the more I like them. I was initially put off by the proportions of it. But a buddy has a base Sport & its really not bad the little I've been in it.

I felt the same way, (that they looked a little awkward), but the Mojave and Rubicon have a better look to them with the bigger tires and raised fenders.

November 12, 2023, 02:29 PM

TexasScrub

I love my little Pushke! Now get out there and don't be a duck hater.

November 12, 2023, 02:31 PM

V-Tail

I thought that I wanted one, tried to sit in it at the dealer, but they are not built for people with long legs.

November 12, 2023, 02:41 PM

Patriot

Welcome to the fold….

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November 12, 2023, 02:43 PM

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November 12, 2023, 05:54 PM

92fstech

Man, I want one of those in a bad way. I'm not a Chrysler guy at all, but I've been drooling over Gladiators since they released them. It checks all my boxes...off-road capable, a bed for hauling stuff, back seat for people. I really want the base model: manual windows, manual locks, manual transmission, no crazy electrical stuff to go bad. I don't know as I've ever actually seen one, though...all the dealers around here only stock the upmarket ones.

I have this dream of road tripping one of those things and exploring a bunch of the jeep trails out in Colorado and Utah. My current RWD Silverado and Suburban just aren't up to the task, but I've also got too many kids to fit everybody in a little truck like that. If my Silverado can last me a few more years till some of the kids move out and prices come down a bit on the older ones, a Gladiator may well be my next truck.

November 12, 2023, 06:31 PM

P250UA5

I'd probably still end up in a JLU over a Gladiator, if I were buying now.

November 12, 2023, 06:38 PM

TexasScrub

Build your own! Here is the manual with no frills.

quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
Man, I want one of those in a bad way. I'm not a Chrysler guy at all, but I've been drooling over Gladiators since they released them. It checks all my boxes...off-road capable, a bed for hauling stuff, back seat for people. I really want the base model: manual windows, manual locks, manual transmission, no crazy electrical stuff to go bad. I don't know as I've ever actually seen one, though...all the dealers around here only stock the upmarket ones.

I have this dream of road tripping one of those things and exploring a bunch of the jeep trails out in Colorado and Utah. My current RWD Silverado and Suburban just aren't up to the task, but I've also got too many kids to fit everybody in a little truck like that. If my Silverado can last me a few more years till some of the kids move out and prices come down a bit on the older ones, a Gladiator may well be my next truck.

November 12, 2023, 06:49 PM

ftttu

Really nice! Now go off on adventures and make memories with it.

November 12, 2023, 07:08 PM

92fstech

quote:
Build your own! Here is the manual with no frills.

Believe me, I've done the website build thing more than once or twice

. It's the paying for it part that stops me...

November 12, 2023, 08:12 PM

jer830

That is a very nice Jeep. May it serve you well. I wanted a Gladiator when they were first released but realized that I wanted a secure storage area without having to get a shell. So I’ve been looking at a 4 door wrangler instead since it’s just my wife and I usually. Thanks for posting.