I know I'd never buy it, that's for sure. I just had my truck in for a bunch of corrosion and they provided me a Ram 1500. Good lord, what a barge. The Gladiator is already about the size of a "full size" truck from 40 years ago, current 1/2 ton trucks aren't vehicles, they're mobile...
I can't verify this, but someone at Ford has access to their internal telemetrics - on paper the F-150 Ecoboost gets better MPG than the V8. However, internal numbers allegedly show zero difference in real-world MPG between the engines.
I would bet they go the direction of every other midsize truck except the Frontier and use an inline 4 turbo; so expect the Hurricane 4.
Considering Jeep has a hard time making a relatively simple NA V6 without treating cam shafts as a consumable; I'm not sure I want a Gladiator with a...
Might want to keep Rory on speed dial...
It just needs to be a full-width engine bay to leave room for actually working on it and adding accessories - or just easing airflow coming through the radiator.
Seeing nothing but my registration has saved me from driving off with my gate down on more than one occasion. On the rare occasions I need to have the tailgate down while reversing I use my mirrors and my neck, you know, the way we reversed for over 100 years?
Reversing in at the hardware store: Rookie move. How are you going to load with another car right behind you?
Reversing in and overhanging a walkway: dick move. Either you don't know your vehicle or are a jackass.
Reversing in any other time: Don't care.
Complaining about people who...
I didn't see "California DMV" I saw "DMV" when I read the post - and my experience with the DMV in my area has been excellent. Clean, bright buildings, friendly staff that move quickly, short wait times, use of technology to improve things - like scheduling appointments online ahead of time to...
Dealt with enough influencer types over the years that I just don't care enough anymore to figure out the alleged few that are supposedly worthwhile. If I have to hear one more bitch-'n-moan session about YouTube algorithms or reimbursement it will be too soon.
100%. I'm in it for the trails, exploring, and the challenge - people with their Insta handles slapped on the side of their vehicles are there to be seen, their priority will be getting the online engagement, not safety, treading lightly, or being not-an-idiot.
Sorry about your damage and the lousy experience. I also avoid large groups; I did Jeep Safari one year in the LJR and decided "well, I've done it; now I don't have to do it again".
For what it's worth, I came to the same conclusion about group motorcycle rides years ago; only go in small...