Time for a little Appreciation

[PuddleJumper]

Issues suck, and we see em all over the forum. My heart goes out to anyone whose sweet ride is plagued with mechanical and electrical gremlins. But i wanna get out that dumpy groove and take a minute to appreciate the ABSOLUTE UNIT that is the Jeep Gladiator. This machine does it all. Hey Jeep, can I daily through any storm, wrapped in leather heated comfort; can I tow my 6000 lb camper through the mountains to my favorite campground; can I crush rocks, jumps dunes, bask in the sun, swing it thru gravel, and get 18.7 mpg on the way home just in time for dinner? Jeep answered, Hell yeah! Does anyone else do this other than me? probably not. But the literal fact that this is a light duty midsize pickup that will step up to just about any plate and walk it off. I mean come on, just oil gas and tires and its fine? insane, how far we've come. This literally the truck we envisioned in our heads as kids, for the ultimate adv vehicle. This a truck that Duke and Roadblock from G.I.Joe would drive. Hell the F'ing slogan is "legends aren't born, They're made - Jeep". That's a killer. The Gladiator is an icon of rugged individualism, no holds barred freedom, and hold my beer confidence. Its a big block V8 and a bed mounted .50 cal short of being one of the most American things ever created. Its one of kind, in a class of its own. Not because its better than everything (which it is) but because it could so therefore did. Jeep Gladiator, making the world awesome, one truck at a time. Thanks for listening to my TED talk.

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[Glad Jeeper]

I agree whole hearted. Best vehicle I have ever owned....

 

[phranican]

Love my 21 JTR, now to find someone local to me with sting gray half doors to keep the party going

 

[PuddleJumper]

Love my 21 JTR, now to find someone local to me with sting gray half doors to keep the party going

hell yeah

 

[Stuntman Mike]

I always like the "praise the Gladiator" threads and of course fully agree with this one.

Also with the statement about the lack of a V8. Fortunately they gave us the diesel which at least can keep up with the torque of a real engine ...

 

[PuddleJumper]

I always like the "praise the Gladiator" threads and of course fully agree with this one.

Also with the statement about the lack of a V8. Fortunately they gave us the diesel which at least can keep up with the torque of a real engine ...

wasn't available for the mojave sadly?. but 392 swaps are a thing ?

 

[Clark]

Agreed

 

[Tuggernuts]

100% I buy a new truck every three years religiously. I just get bored. Going into my third year with my Mojave and I'm nowhere near bored. I love it.

 

[Stuntman Mike]

@Tuggernuts : beautyful picture!

 

[Gladurhere]

Issues suck, and we see em all over the forum. My heart goes out to anyone whose sweet ride is plagued with mechanical and electrical gremlins. But i wanna get out that dumpy groove and take a minute to appreciate the ABSOLUTE UNIT that is the Jeep Gladiator. This machine does it all. Hey Jeep, can I daily through any storm, wrapped in leather heated comfort; can I tow my 6000 lb camper through the mountains to my favorite campground; can I crush rocks, jumps dunes, bask in the sun, swing it thru gravel, and get 18.7 mpg on the way home just in time for dinner? Jeep answered, Hell yeah! Does anyone else do this other than me? probably not. But the literal fact that this is a light duty midsize pickup that will step up to just about any plate and walk it off. I mean come on, just oil gas and tires and its fine? insane, how far we've come. This literally the truck we envisioned in our heads as kids, for the ultimate adv vehicle. This a truck that Duke and Roadblock from G.I.Joe would drive. Hell the F'ing slogan is "legends aren't born, They're made - Jeep". That's a killer. The Gladiator is an icon of rugged individualism, no holds barred freedom, and hold my beer confidence. Its a big block V8 and a bed mounted .50 cal short of being one of the most American things ever created. Its one of kind, in a class of its own. Not because its better than everything (which it is) but because it could so therefore did. Jeep Gladiator, making the world awesome, one truck at a time. Thanks for listening to my TED talk.

Well said. I’m on my third Gladiator, absolutely love these trucks. In between the current Mojave and my last one I had a Ram Rebel 1500…was great for the additional space but within 6 months really missed the Jeep community and had to come back. My kids love this truck too; open air and doors off when it warms up. Just the best, most fun truck we’ll ever have. Thanks Jeep! (Not Stellantis and all the euro shit they are integrating into other models)

 

[PuddleJumper]

Well said. I’m on my third Gladiator, absolutely love these trucks. In between the current Mojave and my last one I had a Ram Rebel 1500…was great for the additional space but within 6 months really missed the Jeep community and had to come back. My kids love this truck too; open air and doors off when it warms up. Just the best, most fun truck we’ll ever have. Thanks Jeep! (Not Stellantis and all the euro shit they are integrating into other models)

i think the only upside to stellantis is that Jeep parts are available worldwide which makes international travel a lot easier. I wouldn't ship my jeep to Africa for an expedition a few years ago cus if you broke it, your straight outta luck. now not so much.

 

[NVjeff]

100% I buy a new truck every three years religiously. I just get bored. Going into my third year with my Mojave and I'm nowhere near bored. I love it.

In the past I managed to keep a truck 7 years before getting the itch for something different. I've had my JKR for 7 years now and still love it and have no plans to get rid of it.
That inspired me to buy my JT, I'm hoping that Jeep magic carries over to it.

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