Buyer's remorse

[Glad Jeeper]

I agree with puddlejumper, take it out and have some fun. I see you are in Washington, you are already in Gods country and no matter where you live in the state you are always close to back country and you don't need any mods. I am less than 30 minutes to hitting the trails where I live in WA.
Buyers remorse happens to most. You can't do anything about rising insurance cost except shop around. We have to blame the uninsured motorist, in part and among other issues, to our rising cost. Enjoy our state, it can be very therapeutic.

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[Jefe1018]

Insurance went up for everyone, nationwide. Kind of sucks.

Jeep will come and go, but the memories will be forever - you can’t take anything with you - live some! Unless you’re really unhappy, then go for it, what you drive doesn’t value who or what you are as a human.

 

[redfish]

Take the top off, take the doors off and go live , life is short

 

[Tom C]

Anybody been through it? I'm feeling it the last couple of days. While I think I got a good price, it's a lot of money. I felt this once before after buying a brand new 2012 Ram Laramie 3500. I ended up selling it off after two years and 45,000 miles, losing $5k + tt&l, which wasn't too bad for the miles driven.

It's been made worse by the fact that Geico jacked my insurance on the Gladiator up $40 per month only 6 weeks into ownership. Sure, $40 might seem like pocket change, but that's after large increases the past two years, too. I just can't justify spending $160 per month for car insurance on this thing at my age. I have no tickets, no claims, etc.

I'm so unsure about things now that I actually checked blue book to see what the private party value is. It may seem insane, but with only a bit over 1,000 miles I have seriously cold feet. Not sure why I am out on the ledge right now.

You probably need to shop around for car insurance, if you haven't done so already. I find that in order to get the best rates, I have to switch who I buy insurance from every year. You don't have to wait until the end of your policy to switch. Insurance companies are required to give you a refund on the remaining balance. I pretty much do the same thing with my homeowner's policy. Near the end of each year, i start shopping.

Another way to save on auto insurance, if you can afford it, is to it pay it in full for your 6 month policy.

I'm not being critical as I have done this before, but as far as your buyer's remorse, is it possible that you purchased your Gladiator without determining how much this vehicle would impact your budget? A fun vehicle is fun, but it isn't fun if you can't afford it.

 

[PsyRN]

I got that a little bit. It was the most I've ever spent on a vehicle. My last truck I had 20 years, so I rarely get new vehicles. I felt like buying the truck was more stressful than buying my house. I felt that again when I bought my camper too. but now I love both. And now that it's scratched and dented from use, I'll probably have it another 20 years. lol

 

[Gvsukids]

I just can't justify spending $160 per month for car insurance on this thing at my age. I have no tickets, no claims, etc.

Insurance is gone up. But we have actually paid less on our new Gladiator than we did on an '09 Honda Pilot.

 

[chorky]

Anybody been through it? I'm feeling it the last couple of days. While I think I got a good price, it's a lot of money. I felt this once before after buying a brand new 2012 Ram Laramie 3500. I ended up selling it off after two years and 45,000 miles, losing $5k + tt&l, which wasn't too bad for the miles driven.

It's been made worse by the fact that Geico jacked my insurance on the Gladiator up $40 per month only 6 weeks into ownership. Sure, $40 might seem like pocket change, but that's after large increases the past two years, too. I just can't justify spending $160 per month for car insurance on this thing at my age. I have no tickets, no claims, etc.

I'm so unsure about things now that I actually checked blue book to see what the private party value is. It may seem insane, but with only a bit over 1,000 miles I have seriously cold feet. Not sure why I am out on the ledge right now.

I think the most important thing you need to ask yourself is - does this vehicle fit your needs and lifestyle? If the answer is yes, then you probably would have more remorse over selling it than keeping it. If the answer is no, then maybe you need to sit down with a pen and paper and outline your needs vs. want's, and try to hone in on what is realistic.

Example when I determined to pull the trigger
Needs: reliable vehicle for daily tasks due to minimum 2 hrs to get to town minimum 1x per week. Vehicle that will last minimum 10 years and does not have unobtanium parts due to being to old for OEM manufacturer. 4x4 required, reliability required, suitable for camping trips, comfortable (broken body).

Wants: looks cool, is a Jeep, maximum capability from the factory for least amount of mods, quality dealer service with service plans, smaller than old F350, larger than TJ, 5K towing capacity, comfort items (heated seats/wheel, quiet).


In my particular case, the vehicle fits my needs and lifestyle, as well as wants. The major issue of course is price. But that' really can't be controlled or combated unless one is willing to have a 2wd civic. I suppose it depends on your budget and comfort level as well as needs. I don't have any 'buyers remorse' but at the same time I could have been ok with a different and significantly cheaper choice. But at the time, I was willing to accept the price, especially knowing they will continually become more expensive.

But, if the Gladiator does not fit your needs and lifestyle and is expensive, then maybe it is not the right vehicle for you. That's all a personal choice and thought process.

I don't know your financial situation, but with the world the way it is right now I think it prudent to have a capable vehicle, like the Gladi, that you can use to get you and your family the heck out of dodge if necessary.

It's a great idea, but it's an idea shared with millions of other people. The true reality is, unless a person is surounded by good friends, family and a community all with the same intention and destination, and capability/competency, this is a theory that really isn't valid. our lives these days are SO complicated by our own doing that we have to rely on each other. If a person truly wanted to be able to be self sustaining and separate from the 'world' they would find a lifestyle similar to the Amish. The whole 'self reliance' thing is just a poofy cloud that doesn't really exist. If you truly dig into it, you are in fact completely reliant on others. Sure, there may be a time a person can be 'self reliant' for a week long camping trip. But are you really self reliant? That vehicle you purchased, and all the components of, required thousands of people for it to get into your hands. That pocket knife required hundreds of people, even the pencil is made at a manufacturing plant probably requiring hundreds from plan operators, to miners for raw material, to truck drivers for deliver, to oil for operation of equipment, etc... At the end of the day, true self reliance doesn't exist. Even the Native Americans, when living without any modern convenience, had to live in a tribe just to survive. Many of the old Mountain Man's would talk during their roundup that living in the wild alone was often terrible, and many of them were malnourished. That's not to say having a capable vehicle to get through some situations is not a valid thing. I find it critical to have 4x4 in every vehicle I own. Never know when there will be a natural disaster that will make paved roads into hard core crawling. And having a 4x4 at least gives you a better chance to get home or somewhere safe than a 2wd Honda. But I think this 'self reliance' fad needs to be reeled in some. Even third world countries where people have darn simple lives rely on one another to survive longer than a few years.

 

[WestwallNF104A]

I think the most important thing you need to ask yourself is - does this vehicle fit your needs and lifestyle? If the answer is yes, then you probably would have more remorse over selling it than keeping it. If the answer is no, then maybe you need to sit down with a pen and paper and outline your needs vs. want's, and try to hone in on what is realistic.

Example when I determined to pull the trigger
Needs: reliable vehicle for daily tasks due to minimum 2 hrs to get to town minimum 1x per week. Vehicle that will last minimum 10 years and does not have unobtanium parts due to being to old for OEM manufacturer. 4x4 required, reliability required, suitable for camping trips, comfortable (broken body).

Wants: looks cool, is a Jeep, maximum capability from the factory for least amount of mods, quality dealer service with service plans, smaller than old F350, larger than TJ, 5K towing capacity, comfort items (heated seats/wheel, quiet).


In my particular case, the vehicle fits my needs and lifestyle, as well as wants. The major issue of course is price. But that' really can't be controlled or combated unless one is willing to have a 2wd civic. I suppose it depends on your budget and comfort level as well as needs. I don't have any 'buyers remorse' but at the same time I could have been ok with a different and significantly cheaper choice. But at the time, I was willing to accept the price, especially knowing they will continually become more expensive.

But, if the Gladiator does not fit your needs and lifestyle and is expensive, then maybe it is not the right vehicle for you. That's all a personal choice and thought process.





It's a great idea, but it's an idea shared with millions of other people. The true reality is, unless a person is surounded by good friends, family and a community all with the same intention and destination, and capability/competency, this is a theory that really isn't valid. our lives these days are SO complicated by our own doing that we have to rely on each other. If a person truly wanted to be able to be self sustaining and separate from the 'world' they would find a lifestyle similar to the Amish. The whole 'self reliance' thing is just a poofy cloud that doesn't really exist. If you truly dig into it, you are in fact completely reliant on others. Sure, there may be a time a person can be 'self reliant' for a week long camping trip. But are you really self reliant? That vehicle you purchased, and all the components of, required thousands of people for it to get into your hands. That pocket knife required hundreds of people, even the pencil is made at a manufacturing plant probably requiring hundreds from plan operators, to miners for raw material, to truck drivers for deliver, to oil for operation of equipment, etc... At the end of the day, true self reliance doesn't exist. Even the Native Americans, when living without any modern convenience, had to live in a tribe just to survive. Many of the old Mountain Man's would talk during their roundup that living in the wild alone was often terrible, and many of them were malnourished. That's not to say having a capable vehicle to get through some situations is not a valid thing. I find it critical to have 4x4 in every vehicle I own. Never know when there will be a natural disaster that will make paved roads into hard core crawling. And having a 4x4 at least gives you a better chance to get home or somewhere safe than a 2wd Honda. But I think this 'self reliance' fad needs to be reeled in some. Even third world countries where people have darn simple lives rely on one another to survive longer than a few years.

I went through the Santa Barbara fire back in the late 90's. I would have loved to have had my gladiator back then because I would have been able to save a few things from my place, that I wasn't able to.

That's what I mean by get out of dodge. Any type of natural disaster is going to make travel difficult. My sienna ain't gonna cut it.

As far as the rest, yes, we all need help sometimes, but right now my wife, daughter, dog and I can pile into the truck and be gone in a few minutes.

We can hop out into the desert and be self sustaining for a couple of weeks if necessary.

That too is a nice option.

 

[AmishMike]

@BlackRuby23 My last truck was 17 years old and required starting fluid very time. One before that was 30 years old and rusted away. Yup, slapping down this kind of cash was HARD! 64K miles later, I still enjoy jumping in it everyday.
You have to shop your insurance. We have been with the same agent for 10 years and he is great, does some shopping for us every year. This year I will be doing the shopping myself after hearing of another avenue to explore. (We have a fleet so our insurance is $150K/year).

 

[HorneyBadger]

Thats kinda crazy! $160/month. What are your deductibles?
I have State Farm here in So Cal which is off road haven and high rate of jeeps stolen(to go across the border) and mine went down a couple bucks. I pay $509 for 6 months. But then again, the wifes 2020 2dr sport JL went up.

 

[Ty01vette]

Get out and enjoy the JTR, add a few mods and enjoy it. I had concerns myself, but I do enjoy mine.

Concerning insurance, mine has been the worst it has ever been. Unfortunately for me, my wife picked up a heavily modified 2023 Ford Bronco Outer Banks within the same week I picked up my JTR back in July 2023. I also had a 17 yo son get his license and start driving my other Jeep. So for me insurance has been a stressful issue for the past 6+ months. Time will tell concerning the insurance, but when it comes the JTR - I'm really enjoying it.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Thank you for the reply. I don't have any other debt, so I'm not buried or anything. It's just that I really hemmed and hawed over this thing, took the leap, then have been struck a bit with buyer's remorse lately. I guess I was just wondering if anybody else felt it. It may go away. I do love driving it.

My problem is my "condition" take away my ability to "be decisive" - so I waffle on things for a very long time, often missing out, waiting too long (like when I ordered my 2022 - I missed snazzberry by one freakin' day because I took so long to decide)
I don't often have buyers remorse, with me it's more like seller's remorse. I still wish I had my 70 Javelin but the reality of it is I'd not have afforded my first Gladiator had I not sold it (likely too cheap because I had people lined up wanting it and not a single person balked at the price)

LOL - guess I'm certainly of NO HELP!

 

[Charles 236]

As for buyers remorse, I haven't had any over any of the 40 + vehicles I have bought. But, everytime except one, I have had a sick feeling while signing papers. I mean a go outside and toss my cookies sick. It has never lasted longer than a few hours, though, and I am pretty sure it wasn't ever the vehicle choice. Mostly just knowing that I was again tied to a loan. When I bought my Gladiator, it was the first time in about 35 or 40 years that I didn't get that sick feeling.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

can’t take anything with you

Yeah, my credit cards are good anywhere I go..........

(they used to say "travelers checks - good anywhere you go" so I figured, didn't matter which way things went.)

 

[Bantam]

Consider switching insurance. No accidents, no citations, no reason to see my rates spike, yet every few years I have to do this same song and dance of switching to another insurance for pretty substantial savings - enough to cover the deductible for those plans where after so much time passes, you don’t have to pay a deductible on the first claim.

Can’t speak too much to buyers remorse. I could have bought 2 of mine new for the price some have paid for theirs. That’s not a slight towards those with loaded up and modified Rubis, I’d love one ?, but this is by far the most utilitarian and fun vehicle I could have bought for $36k bar none, still enjoying it almost 4 years and 60k miles later.

I think the buyers remorse bit will dissolve over time. Enjoy it!

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