Edit: Mods, I somehow missed the existing JT vs Rivian thread here:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/gladiator-vs-rivian.60385/
Apologies for the extra work... if you wouldn't mind merging my original post into that thread, I'd be much obliged.
I'm guessing that the typical JT prospective buyer wouldn't necessarily be considering the Rivian as well. Regardless, an interesting read and watch here.
https://www.topspeed.com/does-the-rivian-r1t-have-in-it-to-take-on-the-jeep-gladiator-on-beaten-paths/
I was about to start an "looking for diesel education" thread of my own and ran into this one. (Yes, sometimes people do use the search function lol.) If you fine folks will indulge me, I'll just paste most of my draft thread contents here...
Financial considerations have me postponing a JT...
I think those of y'all that actually already have JTs have captured the wants pretty well. For me still sitting on the sidelines with my JK for now, my list is:
* 5.7L. (LOL not gonna happen.)
* Half doors as a an "only doors" option for factory orders, not having to commit to dual doors...
These things look great. I'm hoping against hope at some point before I'm in position to buy a JT that halfsies become an "only door" ordering option vs having to order dual doors.
Anybody in the aftermarket making slider uppers yet?
Gorgeous color. Kinda reminds me of my alltime favorite from the Wrangler world, Cosmos Blue. If anything like this gets introduced, it jumps immediately to the top of my wish list.
I could see this being useful if, like me, you live in thunderstorm country. Maybe the weather's dicey while you're at work but then you want your top off on the ride home, for example.
Depending on how the final product turns out (assuming it becomes reality), I could see actually considering...