Poor Gladi

[NachoRuby]

I assume they are in some sort of redesign/update phase of the wrangler. I wonder if that starts the conversation about retooling the gladiator along side or stop production. I think the danger is gladiator pricing. Seems to be getting mighty expensive even at the very base level considering how stripped down those are with manuel locks and windows. I don’t think the average buyer is interested that level of basic. People are into gadgets and gizmos these days.

Yeah, but take a look at base Wrangler pricing on a 4 door. Pricing between Gladiators and comparable wrangler trims is 2500-3000 or less, depending on trim. Overland to Sahara is pretty much at parity. And Wranglers have roll up windows too. You have to spend 37860 to get a wrangler sport S with power windows/locks. A gladiator sport S is $40965. They are both "overpriced" for the class. I guess I'll believe it when I see it. I can see it potentially not getting a next generation. But I don't see it not finishing the current one. I guess the difference is whether you see the gladiator as an extension of the Wrangler, or its own entirely separate thing. I see it as just another Wrangler variant. They make two door wranglers and 4 door wranglers. Why not a truck wrangler? I mean the interior is identical. Even the doors are the same.

Unless they are just struggling to make enough Wranglers, it's not causing them any issues.

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[same_O_G]

I heard FCA is going to scrap the whole Jeep lineup and focus on making Jeep-branded SmartCars..

 

[Gren71]

Ive said it in other threads….i have a sneaking suspicion that weve been infiltrated by chat bots who post random click bait to drive search engine results

 

[BourbonRunner]

I heard FCA is going to scrap the whole Jeep lineup and focus on making Jeep-branded SmartCars..

As stupid as some of the things Chrysler/DaimlerChrysler/FCA/Stellantis has done, you have to admit Stelvio Quadrifoglio Rubicon does kinda roll off the tongue.

 

[same_O_G]

As stupid as some of the things Chrysler/DaimlerChrysler/FCA/Stellantis has done, you have to admit Stelvio Quadrifoglio Rubicon does kinda roll off the tongue.

As long as it has Dana 44s and a removable top... we'll buy it ?

 

[Rusty PW]

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[Rusty PW]

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[Escape.idiocracy]

I remember when everyone wanted a Jeep utility truck and the Scrambler was born. 5 years later, they couldn’t give the things away. Now, they sell for $20k+ in good condition.
Might want to hang on to your rides……

This was probably already noted somewhere……

mid anyone has a good condition scrambler for $20k let me know, can probably line up a couple buyers in the $40k range ??
Not calling you out to be rude or mean- it’s just silly to me- like an LJ with any mods- instantly 25k plus now… ??


to the OP’s post…. I will troll through and read the sourced reading materials…..
But to add to this?
Gladiator sales are down?? It’s a $45-70k TOY truck…. Our economy is going to complete trash. “Most” folks have lost significant Chunksof their 401k’s, real estate has super slumped, and I’m many regards we are “in”? “About to live through” a greater depression.

I feel that most of us are successful, well off?, doing pretty good- that we have the pleasure to own these not very fuel economic, not very good driving, some would call impractical toy of a vehicle…. Things have already started to get fun….
Look at the average household credit card debt…. Even better look at the last 3 months of credit card transactions…. The percentage of purchases for “essentials” has gone up drastically.
Numbers can always be manipulated, depicted, or flat out changes for certain narratives…. I’m not ignorant to what’s released and how…. But I’m also not blind.
if the gladiator goes ??‍? those that wanted will get one used, those that have, will continue to post love hate threads.
??‍? life is good- hope we all can remember that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. We get one shot. Make the best if it.

 

[Escape.idiocracy]

Love the Scat Pack idea!

now the dumping of the SRT line I have seen numerous articles on

electric can be cool and fast…..but damnit I know enough to get me in trouble with electricity…. Let alone the computers needed to make them faster!

 

[Gvsukids]

Ive said it in other threads….i have a sneaking suspicion that weve been infiltrated by chat bots who post random click bait to drive search engine results

But the OP has been around for a while.

We get one shot. Make the best if it.

Until the final judgement.

 

[Geoarch]

Compared to others, and relative to itself, it doesn’t appear as dismal as you’re implying OP. A link to the article would go a long way to make this a more engaging conversation (unless stirring the pot was the intention).

https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2022-us-pickup-truck-sales-figures-by-model/
https://carfigures.com/us-market-brand/jeep/gladiator

Context - almost all trucks are down even Tacomas significantly. It’s just the market right now. I just got a special order JTR for 6% under MSRP. It’s a buyers market now. Enjoy!

 

[Midnight Rider]

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[In3briatedPanda]

Totally agree. No way I can see a discontinued vehicle after 3 years on the market

HS250 by Lexus was a two year run. Granted it was hideous, but 2010-2012 run only.

 

[Kblanton]

almost all trucks are down even Tacomas significantly. It’s just the market right now

Thing is all cars are down because they can't build/ship them. If chips were available car sales might be up overall. We'll never know.

 

[Geoarch]

Thing is all cars are down because they can't build/ship them. If chips were available car sales might be up overall. We'll never know.

In the meantime, it looks like deals are out there.

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