FINALLY able to get the dream rig!

[Rusty Shackleford]

First Jeep, first post. I knew this was the truck that I always wanted back when I first saw it in 2018 or 2019. I had my 03 ZR2 for about 10 years but circumstances forced me to sell it a few years ago. My wife has only ever had Jeeps (Grand Cherokees) but I was always a GM guy. However, after selling the ZR2 I bought a Ram 1500 and have fully switched to MOPAR.

My wife and I have been pretty blessed and have been able to get her dream ride, a 2021 JLU in Snazzberry, and in February I custom ordered a Hydro Blue Gladiator Sport S (80th anniversary package). It showed up at the dealership about 3 weeks ago but we had to close on a house purchase first. The wait was killing me as I have been driving a Compass since selling the 1500.

We just got the new house keys today and I get the new truck keys tomorrow! I have been reading this forum since I placed my order and I am impressed with the community and I appreciate all of the advice on here. I’m not really a gear head but I do consider myself a vehicle enthusiast so I am very excited to have a vehicle with so much aftermarket support since I always customize vehicles slightly. Looking forward to many miles of smiles!

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[Bucephalus]

Congratulations! I bought mine in march, first Jeep as well, you're going to love it.

 

[Rubiwoo]

Congratulations. Looks like multiple blessings indeed!

 

[FloridaJT6MT]

Congrats and enjoy!

 

[Green_Gladiator]

Love my Jeep Gladiator Mojave!.. this my 1st Jeep also

 

[ShadowsPapa]

.......................... you're going to love it.

Understatement of the year.

I went from driving pickups when needed, normally under 7,000 miles a year (huge insurance discount for under 7500 a year) to getting this JT and driving it so much the first few months I blew the 7500 away and lost my discount. Going for groceries, church, pick up a load of block at Menards, whatever the trip, we take my truck.
My wife still beats the 7500 with her Grand Cherokee - normally comes in at 5,000 a year but her goal is to keep them like new forever and keep the trade-in value up really high. The only time I drive her WK2 is when I take it to town to get gas in it so she can drive it to her quilting friends get-togethers.

My poor JT is showing wear already and I've never even had it off the road yet (unless driving through our acreage counts and using the winch to pull my neighbor's big generator off a trailer and onto the slab he poured for it counts as Jeep stuff)

We've been Jeep people for decades, since my first - a brand spanking new 1987 loaded Comanche SporTruck shortbox.

 

[Bucephalus]

Understatement of the year.

I went from driving pickups when needed, normally under 7,000 miles a year (huge insurance discount for under 7500 a year) to getting this JT and driving it so much the first few months I blew the 7500 away and lost my discount. Going for groceries, church, pick up a load of block at Menards, whatever the trip, we take my truck.
My wife still beats the 7500 with her Grand Cherokee - normally comes in at 5,000 a year but her goal is to keep them like new forever and keep the trade-in value up really high. The only time I drive her WK2 is when I take it to town to get gas in it so she can drive it to her quilting friends get-togethers.

My poor JT is showing wear already and I've never even had it off the road yet (unless driving through our acreage counts and using the winch to pull my neighbor's big generator off a trailer and onto the slab he poured for it counts as Jeep stuff)

We've been Jeep people for decades, since my first - a brand spanking new 1987 loaded Comanche SporTruck shortbox.

I've put on 4800 miles in less than 3 months!! Had to take a 112mile trip(each way) on friday to pick up a pallet of gloves.--wind was blowing 25mph-30mph and gusting in the mid 40's. I was driving with one hand the whole way up--Just handled like a dream!

 

[glassjawkid32]

First saw the gladiator only months after buying a new car. Wished I had never seen it because I instantly fell into buyers remorse. Cured It by buying a gladiator just weeks ago. Congrats!

 

[Happycoop]

Congrats and enjoy it!!

 

[CaptNkllm]

Congrats!!! Ours landed the same way... house closed then picked the gladiator up the following weekends had for 6 months and just made 4000 miles..

 

[Gelo]

Congratulations! First time Jeep as well. I’ve always wanted a Jeep but would never pull the trigger because it doesn’t check all the boxes for my needs. On, December 1, 2018, I saw it at the LA Auto Show. It was then that I knew I had to have it. The bed in the back is the last box that needed to be checked. December 18, 2020, bought me my first Jeep! I’m still giddy when I drive it. I took the tops off this past weekend and drivers just give me a thumbs up. Welcome to the club!

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Congrats!!! Ours landed the same way... house closed then picked the gladiator up the following weekends had for 6 months and just made 4000 miles..

Good to hear that I’m not the only one! It seems like everything just decided to happen all at once, but it’s all good things. The hydro blue is sweet!

 

[TxSmitty]

Welcome to your newest addition!

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Understatement of the year.

I went from driving pickups when needed, normally under 7,000 miles a year (huge insurance discount for under 7500 a year) to getting this JT and driving it so much the first few months I blew the 7500 away and lost my discount. Going for groceries, church, pick up a load of block at Menards, whatever the trip, we take my truck.
My wife still beats the 7500 with her Grand Cherokee - normally comes in at 5,000 a year but her goal is to keep them like new forever and keep the trade-in value up really high. The only time I drive her WK2 is when I take it to town to get gas in it so she can drive it to her quilting friends get-togethers.

My poor JT is showing wear already and I've never even had it off the road yet (unless driving through our acreage counts and using the winch to pull my neighbor's big generator off a trailer and onto the slab he poured for it counts as Jeep stuff)

We've been Jeep people for decades, since my first - a brand spanking new 1987 loaded Comanche SporTruck shortbox.

From what I can tell basically anything is “Jeep stuff.” Top and doors off on a sunny day, hardcore off-roading, cruising down a gravel road to a trailhead, using it as a tool like you described, as long as it’s not bubble wrapped in a garage somewhere. That’s what I think is cool. People USE these vehicles. Some more than others but I would imagine everyone is having more fun than the average Toyota Highlander driver.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Congratulations. Looks like multiple blessings indeed!

Thanks! Here’s the biggest blessing we had recently. Of course he got a Jeep to match dad! It’s been one heck of a year haha

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