Gladiator Rubicon - buy now or wait?

[Wheelin98TJ]

The Jeep wheels better even with the bed overhang, but it's also taller and on 37s and Bronco is on 35s. Jeep has better build quality. It's easier to lift and parts are more available and cheaper. Stereo is significantly better. Jeep is easier to work on. The engine bay in the Bronco is stupid. I prefer the 8 speed in the Jeep over the 10 speed that feels like it's always shifting (would have got the 7 speed manual if it was offered with the 2.7l at the time) . Bronco is louder inside even with the liners in the hard top. The Bronco has a lot more power and is better on the road. Enough torque that I think 37s and stock 4.70 gears will turn fine without a regear. It is better over rough or washboard road especially at speed. We've ended up in the Jeep on almost every trip. Bronco is nice, but I prefer the Jeep usually. If you prioritize off road and accept the trade offs, Jeep. On road with off road trade offs, Bronco.

I'm surprised the Jeep has better build quality than the Bronco.

Gladiators seem to have some build quality problems. Some minor, like visors breaking or window switches pealing, but some major like paint bubbling.

Between my F150 and my Gladiator, I'd say the F150 has better build quality.

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[GoHack]

Hello, this is my first post...

Jeep has extended the 2024 Gladiator Rubicon & Mojave 20% discount until March 3, 2025.

I'm very interested in the 2024 Rubicon. The problem is there are almost none available where I live (Los Angeles area).
I guess most have been sold. But I did find a Rubicon not too far from me. And it's the only one I can find.
On the plus side it has many upgrades, just about what is found on the X trim. And an exterior color I like.

So why don't I jump on it? Because I'm also considering other off-road vehicles...Bronco Badlands and 4Runner Trailhunter.
I need more time to test drive these vehicles and think about which one will be best for me. The price on these will be
around $67k - $70k.

But the 20% discount is very tempting! The price after discount is $52,600. There are no markups.

So my question...Soon all the 2024 Gladiator Rubicons will be sold. Do you expect Jeep to offer any significant discounts
on the 2025 Rubicon during this year?

Thanks, folks.

I bought a new 2024 Gladiator w/the Rubicon package back in November.

I got everything I wanted, including color (Anvil Gray), factory sprayed bedliner, steel winch bumper, plus some, except for leather seats, all for around $50K, after searching the LA area. Windows sticker was around $65K.

So far, I'm happy w/it.

I don't think there is much of a difference between a '24 and a '25.

Note: You may want to stay away from the Rubicon X, w/the Full-Time transfer case. Reason, they've been having issues w/the clutches in the transfer cases from what I've read.

 

[professorkx]

Note: You may want to stay away from the Rubicon X, w/the All-Wheel Drive transfer case. Reason, they've been having issues w/the clutches in the transfer cases from what I've read.

The window sticker for my new 2024 Rubicon shows this transfer case as standard equipment, no longer an option.

 

[ecidiego]

Take a look at this link, it shows the power adj seats as a $1995 option.
Scroll down a bit and it shows the $2295 Technology option (which isn't included with mine).


https://www.jeep.com/bmo.gladiator....PBJ,X9,ERC,DEM,DMF,Z1B,TW2,WFV,K7,UBP,SDD,23R

The Tech package says Android Auto, but that doesn't mean the base doesn't have it too. it does.

 

[GoHack]

The window sticker for my new 2024 Rubicon shows this transfer case as standard equipment, no longer an option.

The one w/the Full Time is optional.

Same gearing though as the standard transfer case which comes w/the regular Rubicon.

 

[professorkx]

Is this the transfer case with the Auto position?I don’t see anything on the optional equipment list that relates to the transfer case.

 

[bill61]

Is this the transfer case with the Auto position?I don’t see anything on the optional equipment list that relates to the transfer case.

No, that is a standard 4X4 system. The other one will say Full Time 4WD.

 

[professorkx]

Interesting. Not listed anywhere on the options list, but it’s in the truck.

 

[trekkar]

I'm pretty sure the only way to get the full time in the 2024 model was getting a X model rubicon or majove.

 

[professorkx]

Well, no Rubicon X package on my option list, so I must have a unicorn,…

I didn’t really need that transfer case, but it would sure be nice to have at home when it starts snowing before we leave for the winter.

 

[OLBIG]

Good to know that you enjoyed your Gladiators.

Back in 1980 I bought a 1948 Jeep Willys CJ4A. It's the civilian version of the WWII jeep.
It was crude by today's standards, but sure was fun off-road. Now that I'm retired I'd
like to recapture some of that fun and back-road travel.

 

[OLBIG]

That was a 1948 CJ2A not 4A, great jeep , i miss mine.

 

[Minty JL]

Might as well hop on the offers now.....the inventory is only going to get shittier as time goes on.

 

[Hootbro]

I'm surprised the Jeep has better build quality than the Bronco.

Had a new 2024 Ford Ranger for six months that is built on the same line with the Bronco. The assembly quality was abysmal. Just a lot of little things you find over time that were missed like body plug covers on the bottom, painted over weld splatter slag, incorrect trim wrong door panel switches, and rear lower shock mount bolts backing out were a few things I found. Others have gotten missed match leather seats like Ranger Raptors getting lariat backseat. Also, the 2.7L eats cam phasers like candy with no improved part numbers for replacements.

First time build quality of Jeep JT/JL is leaps and bounds better than the Bronco/Ranger

 

[professorkx]

That was a 1948 CJ2A not 4A, great jeep , i miss mine.

This is the cj4a.

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