Buying a gladiator in two weeks, still cant decide on the trim package ... Thoughts?

[AlienGladiator]

I appreciate the point of view. Currently, the Overland is at the top of the list mostly because I dont think I need the heavier axles but I want leather seats. Its been very hard to find any consistent feedback / opinions / reviews comparing the highway ride between the Rubicon and the Overland (and the Mojave for that matter).

I test drove a Rubicon, ended up buying an Overland. I couldn't tell much difference in the drive on highway or neighborhood roads, personally. I wasn't too worried about towing, and figured if I ever get into offroading some, I could build it up from where it sits at this trim.

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[Bback58]

I spent a lot of time building Rubicons on the Jeep site and trying to figure out what I wanted. I won't be doing any serious off-roading and realized the Rubicon was too expensive for what I needed and decided to go with the Overland. I ordered every option I wanted and those same options on a Rubicon would have cost over $7,500 more. The Rubicon has a little bigger tires and the better looking hood (with the fake louvers). I plan on putting on different wheels, even if I would have went with the Rubicon. Still have a good month to wait before I get my Jeep.

 

[Mac]

If money was no option I would have a Mojave. Best suspension offered and that hood

Since you don’t want to lift anything the Mojave comes with the best suspension for that. Best factory suspension around. My middle class Sport S (haha) felt too soft from the factory. Bounced around everywhere and rolled too much through corners. I imagine the Mojave would not have that issue. Plus it is pretty much level and ready for a nice set of 34x11.50s. IMO 35x12.50s are too much for a factory JT. Too stuffed looking. Again, that’s my opinion. I know others will disagree that bigger is better.

Completely agree, IMO the Mojave is worth the cost for the suspension alone, I bought a sport S but if I had the time I would have ordered a Mojave with just a few options, all the ones near me had stickers in the $60k range. Agree on the tire size too, IMO 12.5s are too wide for my use, float in the rain, float in the snow and stick out past the fenders.

 

[DJ_Rubi]

I havent owned a Jeep before and to be truthful, I havent owned a car in 10 years. Cost is not a concern. I will seldom take it off road and probably wont haul anything but my road bikes. That said, I like the slightly bigger tires (not the huge mudders), love the vented hood, and the coated bed ... but feel like the way it drives on the Highway is going to be the biggest factor to my satisfaction. That said. I would welcome any advice and comments?
- Configurations
- Negotiation (even though cost isnt a concern, I dont want to pay too much)
- Things to ask as part of the deal ????


THanks in advance!

I suggest you seriously look at ordering exactly what you want. I know you said price isn't main concern, saving a few coin will make the purchase even sweeter

Since you are in Tn, give Mike Clinnin at Mall of Georgia CDJR in Buford, Ga a call. Extremely nice guy! No negotiations required. Provided list of what I wanted on a JTUR and had quote in < 15 minutes ! On paper the quote was 7% but actual numbers, their MSRP start price versus final was 12.6%, just add taxes, tags, and title fees after that.

 

[Nebulocity]

I havent owned a Jeep before and to be truthful, I havent owned a car in 10 years. Cost is not a concern. I will seldom take it off road and probably wont haul anything but my road bikes. That said, I like the slightly bigger tires (not the huge mudders), love the vented hood, and the coated bed ... but feel like the way it drives on the Highway is going to be the biggest factor to my satisfaction. That said. I would welcome any advice and comments?
- Configurations
- Negotiation (even though cost isnt a concern, I dont want to pay too much)
- Things to ask as part of the deal ????


THanks in advance!

@rhinomanj, since you're in TN, I recommend you check out this thread....

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...p-to-8-under-invoice-on-factory-builds.34440/

 

[GRAVLER]

I truly only wanted Sport S with Max Tow. At the time of purchase they were like hens teeth.
So I went with the Rubicon.

that’s what I’m dealing with now. Was trying to get a 2020 sport s with 8.4”, max tow, and cold weather package but that’s impossible to find right now. I’ll probably have to order a 2021 which i can’t get ‘employee pricing’ on which sucks. Any dealers reading this that have one hit me up!

 

[jeepit]

One word "MOJAVE"

 

[rhinomanj]

I’m a new jeep owner and bought a sport s with max tow. I’ve had it for 1800 miles most of which have been highway. As a daily driver it is very comfortable. I wanted to have the ability to tow and have extra payload as I came from a full size truck. I can say from a comfort perspective I’m very happy. I thought the stock Overland didn’t quite look right with the stock wheels and tires and the max tow gives you the wider fenders I think. Ill Never need what a RUBICON or MOJAVE offers but they definitely look awesome.

Thanks for taking the time to post, much appreciated.

 

[rhinomanj]

I’m a new jeep owner and bought a sport s with max tow. I’ve had it for 1800 miles most of which have been highway. As a daily driver it is very comfortable. I wanted to have the ability to tow and have extra payload as I came from a full size truck. I can say from a comfort perspective I’m very happy. I thought the stock Overland didn’t quite look right with the stock wheels and tires and the max tow gives you the wider fenders I think. Ill Never need what a RUBICON or MOJAVE offers but they definitely look awesome.

Thanks for taking the time to post, much appreciated.

 

[rhinomanj]

And just so you know the vented hood on the Rubicon and Mojave are not real

I know. A friend of mind compared it to fake breast, he said ... who cares. I told him some people actually do Thanks for posting.

 

[rhinomanj]

If money was no option I would have a Mojave. Best suspension offered and that hood

Since you don’t want to lift anything the Mojave comes with the best suspension for that. Best factory suspension around. My middle class Sport S (haha) felt too soft from the factory. Bounced around everywhere and rolled too much through corners. I imagine the Mojave would not have that issue. Plus it is pretty much level and ready for a nice set of 34x11.50s. IMO 35x12.50s are too much for a factory JT. Too stuffed looking. Again, that’s my opinion. I know others will disagree that bigger is better.

Thanks for taking the time to post, much appreciated.

 

[rhinomanj]

Your gonna get a 1000 different views on this. Here's mine. I got what I could afford. If I could have afforded a Rubicon or Majave I maybe would have bought one. But that wasn't in the cards and I played around with the Overland being it would be a daily driver but I tow things and haul things so I decided to go with the Sport S Max tow which is what I could get and still have a nice bit of money left for putting on Rubi take off's and other odds & ends. If all you can swing is lower end go for it and then buy up everyone else's Rubicon take off parts for cheap. Then you will have a Semi Rubi. But honestly any model you get will be pretty much good to go out the dealership and can do a lot of stuff.

Thanks for taking the time to post, much appreciated.

 

[rhinomanj]

I custom ordered a loaded JLUR last year. That Jeep lasted 5 months before I dumped it. The sticker price on my JLUR was more than my wife's high trim Audi Q5, thats just insane for a Jeep. I don't have the luxury of off-roading much down here in the swamp so the Rubicon needs aren't there for me. I'm a Jeep guy, have had 10 different ones, including 2 LJ Rubicons. I now own a Sport S with a decent option list. Much happier to have modern comforts without the price tag of a used 911, which is my other vehicle in the garage.

I do like the Rubicon flares, which mine will get, LED lights, but I am adding Mopar lift and 37s. May regear next month.

My point is, buy a Rubicon if you're going to need what it offers, which it offers a lot and is worth it, if you need it. See my point?

Thanks for taking the time to post, much appreciated.

 

[rhinomanj]

I custom ordered a loaded JLUR last year. That Jeep lasted 5 months before I dumped it. The sticker price on my JLUR was more than my wife's high trim Audi Q5, thats just insane for a Jeep. I don't have the luxury of off-roading much down here in the swamp so the Rubicon needs aren't there for me. I'm a Jeep guy, have had 10 different ones, including 2 LJ Rubicons. I now own a Sport S with a decent option list. Much happier to have modern comforts without the price tag of a used 911, which is my other vehicle in the garage.

I do like the Rubicon flares, which mine will get, LED lights, but I am adding Mopar lift and 37s. May regear next month.

My point is, buy a Rubicon if you're going to need what it offers, which it offers a lot and is worth it, if you need it. See my point?

Thanks for taking the time to post, much appreciated.

 

[rhinomanj]

Your gonna get a 1000 different views on this. Here's mine. I got what I could afford. If I could have afforded a Rubicon or Majave I maybe would have bought one. But that wasn't in the cards and I played around with the Overland being it would be a daily driver but I tow things and haul things so I decided to go with the Sport S Max tow which is what I could get and still have a nice bit of money left for putting on Rubi take off's and other odds & ends. If all you can swing is lower end go for it and then buy up everyone else's Rubicon take off parts for cheap. Then you will have a Semi Rubi. But honestly any model you get will be pretty much good to go out the dealership and can do a lot of stuff.

Thanks for taking the time to post, much appreciated and helpful.

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