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Why did you buy your Gladiator?

Why did you buy a Galidator?


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jimbom

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I've always wanted a Jeep, but need a truck for hunting, hauling, etc. Last had a Ram that was super roomy & comfy, but too big for my liking and I really missed shifting gears. When I became aware that this new Jeep truck was to be offered in a 6-speed, I was done with the Ram.
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GOSKN5

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My first vehicle (that I paid for on my own) was a lifted Nissan Frontier on 33s and I loved that truck. Several years later I had a 2014 JKU, my first Jeep and I really loved it. My wife and I wanted to buy a camper, so I reluctantly traded in my Wrangler for a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (tows 6200 lbs), great vehicle BTW. However, I really missed the Wrangler and I missed the lifted truck. Enter the Gladiator- the perfect blend of Wrangler, truck and fun!
 

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I wanted to be one of the cool kids!

When I brought it home from the dealer my wife said i was still a dork

I hired a custom shop and dropped 60k to climb rocks and stuff

After the custom build I brought it home my wife said I was still a dork but wanted to know if I would take her to Moab. Itā€™s a start...
 
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I had a bone stock 2013 2 door paid off, but I donā€™t want two vehicles, and got a great trade in. I was also single when I got it, so no ac hasnā€™t been very popular with the wife... But the JT works for wheeling, I can haul my tools, and future kids. Perfect upgrade for home and work.
 

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Was in the market for a new winter beater with a stick shift. Always wanted a convertible for winter cuz you never know. Always wanted a truck also.
 

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Disclaimer: Haven't bought one yet, will be in October/November.

I've never owned a Jeep, or been particularly interested in them. I've always been a GT (preferably convertible) type (BMW M6 followed by CLK 55 AMG). Once we got orders to Hawaii I thought, "Man, I might want a Jeep. Doors and top off year round for three years? Yeah. That sounds legit." Looked into the Gladiator a bit and it will fit our needs almost perfectly (once I add a third row). Off-road capability will get us to any of the less accessible beaches, good amount of cargo space, and the utility of a pickup. Winning.
 

DreamedofaJeepSomeday

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I've always wanted a Jeep, but need a truck for hunting, hauling, etc. Last had a Ram that was super roomy & comfy, but too big for my liking and I really missed shifting gears. When I became aware that this new Jeep truck was to be offered in a 6-speed, I was done with the Ram.
I've always wanted a Jeep, but need a truck for hauling, etc. Last had a [Dakota] that was roomy & comfy, but too [old] for my liking and I really missed shifting gears. When I became aware that this new Jeep truck was to be offered in a 6-speed, I was done with the [Dakota].
 

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I wanted to be one of the cool kids!

When I brought it home from the dealer my wife said i was still a dork

I hired a custom shop and dropped 60k to climb rocks and stuff

After the custom build I brought it home my wife said I was still a dork but wanted to know if I would take her to Moab. Itā€™s a start...
My wife says that I'm a dork. I remind her that she is Mrs. Dork.
 

Yachtnutz

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2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubi 2016 Range Rover supercharged LWB, F350 KR S/D, 30th Anniversary Camaro SS convertible
This happened and I needed a vehicle to tow my Jetskis and jet boat to the lake . The wife said please donā€™t get another diesel truck so , I got the Gladiator which is a a lot easier to maneuver instead of my super duty which by the way was totaled as you can see .

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DreamedofaJeepSomeday

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I was looking at getting 2020 F350 SuperDuty then this happened. So the wife surprised me with this ,and yes Iā€™m getting my S/D rebuilt !
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Hope wife's OK. What was she doing, watching crime? :)
And what's with the horns?
 

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Yachtnutz

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I have 6 cars for 4 drivers and try to keep 2 that are not POS. It was time to replace something in the fleet. The Gladiator can fill a lot of roles: Convertible, Off Road toy, Truck, people hauler. So if I decide to downsize the fleet I have something that can meet a lot of different needs. Plus it looks cool.
 

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My first truck was a 1950 Willys Pickup. Always threatened to buy and rebuild another one....this was the scratch for that itch.
 

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I went from a Mini Cooper to a Ram 1500. Got tired of parking and buying gas. Came into some money and pulled the trigger. Only thing I miss about the Ram is that Hemi and the power when I pulled the trigger.
 

Yachtnutz

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The wife and I just bought these getting ready for summer !

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