re: anyone drive a jeep gladiator?

Posted by shawnlsu

Member since Nov 2011

23682 posts

Posted on 1/13/22 at 6:22 pm to EA6B

quote:
Makes hauling common 48” wide material awkward.

That's putting it nicely
It's a fun vehicle, for about a week but they really are the worst parts of trucks and Jeeps all in one.
If I only had one vehicle to drive daily, it sure as heck wouldn't be a Jeep wrangler.
ETA: I've owned 2.

This post was edited on 1/13/22 at 7:00 pm

Posted by MikeAV8s

Member since Oct 2016

1744 posts

Posted on 1/13/22 at 8:23 pm to cgrand

I work at a jeep dealer. I am very familiar with the gladiator. I’m the parts manager, not in sales. If you have specific questions, I can answer them as far as what you can or can’t do. Upfits/accessories and what not.

Posted by Pandy Fackler

Member since Jun 2018

14181 posts

Posted on 1/13/22 at 8:35 pm to EA6B

quote:
Most full size trucks have a bed that is around 50” wide between the wheel wells. This is by design, tons of material like, plywood, paneling, fencing, expanded metal come in standard 48” widths. Unfortunately the Gladiator is only 44” wide between the wheel wells. Makes hauling common 48” wide material awkward.

I like that you know this. Upvote post haste.

Posted by White Bear

Yonnygo

Member since Jul 2014

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Posted on 1/13/22 at 10:01 pm to cgrand

I wish ‘Yota would make a Tacoma with a small V8 and a solid front axle.

Posted by Shoalwater Cat

Pville

Member since Dec 2017

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Posted on 1/13/22 at 10:33 pm to reds on reds on reds

So far it has...

Posted by LSUfan20005

Member since Sep 2012

8819 posts

Posted on 1/13/22 at 11:02 pm to cgrand

I brought one home for a few days and decided against it. Some of the complaints I read online, coupled with the price point scared me away.

Posted by The Torch

DFW The Dub

Member since Aug 2014

19314 posts

Posted on 1/14/22 at 5:15 am to cgrand

We rented a car one time and when we went to pick it up all they had was a Gladiator, it was a soft top and made an awful noise when you got up over 50-60 mph. I mean so loud you couldn't talk or hear the radio.

You could take your hand and push the top up and it would stop but who wants to ride around like that, you had to constantly push and hold it tight.

I found the whole thing a cheap piece of shite and tried to get my money back - I failed because Avis sucks balls/ they gave me a 1/2 price credit I never used

This post was edited on 1/14/22 at 5:20 am

Posted by diat150

Louisiana

Member since Jun 2005

43575 posts

Posted on 1/14/22 at 5:31 am to cgrand

quote:
any advice

If you want a decent discount off msrp look up the leasehackr forums. Some of the brokers are offering good deals. You can just buy instead of leasing but still get the discount.

Posted by pdubya76

Sw Ms

Member since Mar 2012

5978 posts

Posted on 1/14/22 at 7:38 am to diat150

We are ordering my wife a 22 Wrangler on Monday . There isn’t much inventory right now to choose from. We had a wrangler about 8 years ago and enjoyed it but didn’t have the room needed as kids grew.
She is excited to have another.

Posted by diat150

Louisiana

Member since Jun 2005

43575 posts

Posted on 1/14/22 at 7:56 am to pdubya76

quote:
We are ordering my wife a 22 Wrangler on Monday . There isn’t much inventory right now to choose from. We had a wrangler about 8 years ago and enjoyed it but didn’t have the room needed as kids grew. She is excited to have another.

Same thing with the wrangler, especially the 4xe. Depending on her driving habits a lease on a 4xe will get you another 7500 off plus the discount i think around 8-9% off msrp

Posted by cgrand

HAMMOND

Member since Oct 2009

38829 posts

Posted on 1/14/22 at 8:14 am to diat150

thanks I’m not going to lease but that’s good info.
I’m getting the gladiator at invoice less any rebates available that I can find when it’s delivered

honestly they just want my truck LOL. Also the dealer is a good friend of mine

Posted by AUCE05

Member since Dec 2009

42570 posts

Posted on 1/14/22 at 8:20 am to cgrand

It is a jeep. People love or hate them. I personally like the look after a lift and tires. reddit has a gladiator community that can give you some great ideas.

ETA

My main complaint is the price.

This post was edited on 1/14/22 at 8:21 am

Posted by cgrand

HAMMOND

Member since Oct 2009

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Posted on 1/14/22 at 8:23 am to AUCE05

price is what it is.
if the demand were not there the price would be lower

wife’s wrangler is easily the most reliable and enjoyable vehicle I’ve ever bought. I had to drive it while my truck was in the shop (again) and I didn’t want to give it back

Posted by pdubya76

Sw Ms

Member since Mar 2012

5978 posts

Posted on 1/14/22 at 8:23 am to cgrand

What dealer are you ordering from ? We are going to Rainbow in Mccomb Ms. I found one she liked in Foley but there fees are high and he wasn’t budging.

Posted by cgrand

HAMMOND

Member since Oct 2009

38829 posts

Posted on 1/14/22 at 8:24 am to pdubya76

Gossett in memphis
they don’t have anything on the lot though you’d have to order and wait

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