Finally got 2023 Mojave

[Alan SOBX]

OP, same here. I didn’t care about a bigger screen and, when I could get an MSRP Mojave for over $8K less, I pulled the trigger. It had what I wanted and no extras on the lot so I have been in since late June. You probably got a better deal with patience so congrats!! I have had company cars for 32 years and, while a new car is always nice (and I have had a bunch as they turn over the cars quickly), none have been like my Jeep. I look for chances to drive it and beg for chances to go off-road. I will be driving on the beach 3-4 times in the next week.

Also so awesome you dove in hard. Doors off already. NICE!!! I am in a second row rental at the beach so haven’t done that yet. With all the salt spray, I would have to re-cover each night. When my house is done with garage, I plan to go naked and throw my top and doors away. I can’t wait. I also have those exact same strap-on handles. Passengers like them to get in and out. I hang onto one when driving. That will be weird without the door but I am wanting to learn.

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[Florida Mojave]

Congratulations and welcome to the forum and to Team Mojave! Awesome looking JT!
Mines a 21' approaching 40k miles and I STILL look back at it every chance I get!

 

[BUZZHEAD]

GREAT FOR YOU Good looking truck
Welcome to the forum
Yes I always look back at her

 

[Shift Happens]

Congrats
I have the same one, love it!

 

[KevinC]

37’s with no lift? What bed bar is that?

I'll direct you to this thread to answer.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...3-mojave-stock-wheels-37s.73399/#post-1198016

KevinC

 

[Badunit]

Nice . Crazy good discounts these days. Percentage-wise, how far below MSRP was your final price (including taxes, tags, doc fee, destination, etc.)? I'm trying to get a feel for just how steep the discounts have gotten since I bought mine in June.

 

[Ricky]

Nice . Crazy good discounts these days. Percentage-wise, how far below MSRP was your final price (including taxes, tags, doc fee, destination, etc.)? I'm trying to get a feel for just how steep the discounts have gotten since I bought mine in June.

I used truecar and autotrader to help me find some better deals. I live close to Charleston, SC where everything is expensive. I Found a dealer in Franklin, NC giving 20% off msrp or for my truck it equaled $12,000 off sticker. After discount it was listed at 48k and some change. My trade in was an 8 year old Kia sorento with 190k which covered the fees and taxes which I felt were normal. They charged me $600 for delivery but I really Didn’t want to drive 5 hours there and 5 back. Then I put 4K down. See link,

https://www.andeancdjr.com/new-jeep/gladiator-franklin-nc.htm

 

[trust]

I have to confess. My gladiator is fine but ive owned a few other Jeeps that gave me more joy than the gladiator, my brand new 74 cj5. V8. First jeep. First vehicle build. First frame up restmod. Owned it 28 years. My 82 scrambler, ive had it 20 years and is by far my favorite jeep ever. It just works for evrrything and despite it now being a struggle to get in to it. Once i do its a full time smile...

That said, i dont mean to harsh anyones buzz over their gladiator. I can totally understand the joy yall get from yours. Im sure its much as i feel about my scrambler and cj 5, i built both of thos to my vision, to suit my needs, and miracle of miracles they turned out darn close! Ive been forbidden to do anything to "ruin" the gladiator do lift. 37s. Molle panels in the bed. Prp seat covers and a few other things were done in open defiance. The amp steps were done before her hip replacement to offset the lift and tires, they were a mistake but im glad i have something now that ive gone junk myself and she has a new hip and doesnt need them...

Enjoy them fellas, and donzte a potion of ypur build budget to blue ribbon coalition or your local access protection group so if you really want to fall in love with your jeep. Youll have a place to really enjoy it...

 

[Clarkr32]

where on earth is everyone finding these 20% off msrp most I can find is 10%.
I too have gone back and forth on trims 1000 times and even looked at some Silverados but the Chevy dealership by me (JKMitchell in Casey, IL) wants 48k for a 5 year old truck with 25k miles on it and it’s got the horrible transmission.
went and test drove a Rubi yesterday with what said 21k miles on it and I turned it on and it said 36k miles I was so damn pissed and the dealership said man we got so many cars we dont know what’s what. So now I’m back on the search and think I’m gonna test drive an overland but I really wanted a Mojave or Rubi! I don’t do any off-road stuff so overland makes more sense but I should add I have a 21 sport max tow but nothing power so it’s so annoying!

I’ve been saving up and paying off debt since February. The plan was to purchase in the spring of 2024 but the deals recently were just too good to let it pass. I got a 60k Mojave, trailer tow, cold package with hard top sarge green for 20% off msrp. They delivered it too.

I do think that Jeep over prices these and they would sell better if they were competitive with the competition but I feel once the strike is over the incentives and low price point will be gone for a while so I jumped on it . I wasn’t impressed with the refresh of the 24’s either.

I feel like I have read every review, opinion and news article about the gladiator this year. I changed my mind on trims probably a dozen times. I even checked out the competition. If I were to give a new buyer any advice it would be to go test drive it. Don’t believe these reviews. It’s all perspective. It’s a jeep for goodness sakes. It’s not gonna handle like a Cadillac. I’ve had it for a week or so now and I friggin Love it. I think I’ve taken the doors off everyday.

 

[Clarkr32]

I’ve been saving up and paying off debt since February. The plan was to purchase in the spring of 2024 but the deals recently were just too good to let it pass. I got a 60k Mojave, trailer tow, cold package with hard top sarge green for 20% off msrp. They delivered it too.

I do think that Jeep over prices these and they would sell better if they were competitive with the competition but I feel once the strike is over the incentives and low price point will be gone for a while so I jumped on it . I wasn’t impressed with the refresh of the 24’s either.

I feel like I have read every review, opinion and news article about the gladiator this year. I changed my mind on trims probably a dozen times. I even checked out the competition. If I were to give a new buyer any advice it would be to go test drive it. Don’t believe these reviews. It’s all perspective. It’s a jeep for goodness sakes. It’s not gonna handle like a Cadillac. I’ve had it for a week or so now and I friggin Love it. I think I’ve taken the doors off everyday.

My post above was supposed to be in reply to you sorry

 

[Scoob]

where on earth is everyone finding these 20% off msrp most I can find is 10%.
I too have gone back and forth on trims 1000 times and even looked at some Silverados but the Chevy dealership by me (JKMitchell in Casey, IL) wants 48k for a 5 year old truck with 25k miles on it and it’s got the horrible transmission.
went and test drove a Rubi yesterday with what said 21k miles on it and I turned it on and it said 36k miles I was so damn pissed and the dealership said man we got so many cars we dont know what’s what. So now I’m back on the search and think I’m gonna test drive an overland but I really wanted a Mojave or Rubi! I don’t do any off-road stuff so overland makes more sense but I should add I have a 21 sport max tow but nothing power so it’s so annoying!

I agree, I have not been able to find this 20% off. Been able to find 15% off so I did it. Bought a 2023 Mojave last weekend and managed to put 1100 miles on it in a week. I look forward to many smiles per gallon. Thank you all for all the info and entertainment,

 

[aceinfinity]

Oh no, you just got a giant pile of garbage.... says the silly Tacoma owner haha. Good choice! I still love my 2022 Mojave with simple 35's and a massive 3/4 inch lift.

What all did you have to replace when you lifted ?

 

[Bjeepz]

What all did you have to replace when you lifted ?

I put a 1 inch spacer up front figuring i lost a 1/4 inch with the stubby and winch, then in the rear used a daystar 3/4 inch spacer. I added the Mopar lift kit lower control arms to help with caster and also a nexus pass through stabilizer after crushing the stock one.

 

[aceinfinity]

I put a 1 inch spacer up front figuring i lost a 1/4 inch with the stubby and winch, then in the rear used a daystar 3/4 inch spacer. I added the Mopar lift kit lower control arms to help with caster and also a nexus pass through stabilizer after crushing the stock one.

Awesome. Can you buy those LCA trough Mopar?

 

[Bjeepz]

Awesome. Can you buy those LCA trough Mopar?

I just asked the part department at the local dealership to order, super easy.

I should have added that I intend to add the extra 1/2 inch spacer that came with the Teraflex 1.5 inch front kit along with the 1 inch bumpstop extension at the same time. There is still noticeable rake that I used to love but seem to have slowly gotten to prefer a closer to level look.

My rig saw a lot of off pavement used in Yukon this year with a few hundred lbs of gear in the back. Some slow 4 low stuff but moslty faster back roads that the suspension really shines on. I'm just about to hit 60000km and feel that the suspension has taken a beating and feels less awesome than it did new.

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