Finally got myself in the Gladiator Club

[93jeep]

Finally pulled the trigger on a Rubicon.

Back about 5 years ago I wanted a Wrangler but with kids had to settle for an SUV...although I tried talking myself into possibly going with a Grand Cherokee (i dont consider it a real off roader) or somehow fitting the family in one of those 4 door longer Wranglers.

When the Gladiator came out, wanted one but had recently bought a car and didn't need a 3rd car. And still had an old Wrangler I split time with.

Now with the Gladiator, have a real off road family machine. Can off road and still lug around gear/family stuff. Been tracking them for a few years and the % off MSRP got me to finally sign for one. Pretty excited

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[JTmac]

Congratulations on your new family machine. My kids love mine! Hope your family enjoys your new Jeep adventures.

 

[KevinM60]

Finally pulled the trigger on a Rubicon.

Back about 5 years ago I wanted a Wrangler but with kids had to settle for an SUV...although I tried talking myself into possibly going with a Grand Cherokee (i dont consider it a real off roader) or somehow fitting the family in one of those 4 door longer Wranglers.

When the Gladiator came out, wanted one but had recently bought a car and didn't need a 3rd car. And still had an old Wrangler I split time with.

Now with the Gladiator, have a real off road family machine. Can off road and still lug around gear/family stuff. Been tracking them for a few years and the % off MSRP got me to finally sign for one. Pretty excited

Welcome to the fold.
Where you at in Cali?

 

[93jeep]

Congratulations on your new family machine. My kids love mine! Hope your family enjoys your new Jeep adventures.

Thanks! They love it so far and opens us up to more trips

Welcome to the fold.
Where you at in Cali?

Thanks! Southern CA

We need pics!

Will probably post one with a question, have some type of heat shield foil near the right axle

 

[Outside Reality Check]

Nice choice. Welcome to the truck that's fun-to-drivability, is only exceeded by its capability, and always appreciated utility. The kids love it and the wife approves of the safety, (I told her the safety features are dramatically enhanced by the 3" lift, 37's, and offroad lights.) She totally believed me, (I get to move back home next week.) If I might ask? Did you consider other trim models, or was Rubicon the trim you know you wanted?

 

[Florida Mojave]

Pictures or it didn't happen - lol!!!

 

[charliez]

I wanted one of the Scramblers so bad way back then, like the one pictured. At that time they were out of my price range. heck i was just out of HS so everything was out of my range. So now that I can, I have my JT. It's rare, but occasionally I'll see one of the old style which I still would like to find.

 

[BUZZHEAD]

Welcome aboard

 

[Koolcarguy]

Finally pulled the trigger on a Rubicon.

Back about 5 years ago I wanted a Wrangler but with kids had to settle for an SUV...although I tried talking myself into possibly going with a Grand Cherokee (i dont consider it a real off roader) or somehow fitting the family in one of those 4 door longer Wranglers.

When the Gladiator came out, wanted one but had recently bought a car and didn't need a 3rd car. And still had an old Wrangler I split time with.

Now with the Gladiator, have a real off road family machine. Can off road and still lug around gear/family stuff. Been tracking them for a few years and the % off MSRP got me to finally sign for one. Pretty excited

Congratulations and welcome to the Jt club!!

 

[lanea]

Finally pulled the trigger on a Rubicon.

Back about 5 years ago I wanted a Wrangler but with kids had to settle for an SUV...although I tried talking myself into possibly going with a Grand Cherokee (i dont consider it a real off roader) or somehow fitting the family in one of those 4 door longer Wranglers.

When the Gladiator came out, wanted one but had recently bought a car and didn't need a 3rd car. And still had an old Wrangler I split time with.

Now with the Gladiator, have a real off road family machine. Can off road and still lug around gear/family stuff. Been tracking them for a few years and the % off MSRP got me to finally sign for one. Pretty excited

me too! Welcome

 

[lanea]

me too! Welcome

 

[Gvsukids]

I wanted one of the Scramblers so bad way back then, like the one pictured. At that time they were out of my price range. heck i was just out of HS so everything was out of my range. So now that I can, I have my JT. It's rare, but occasionally I'll see one of the old style which I still would like to find.

https://www.grautogallery.com/vehicles/bw3227/1981-jeep-scrambler-cj8

 

[charliez]

Yep that's it. Maybe someday. I like it when I do get to see these, how much more metal it feels compared to new. I guess back then everything was like that and it was just a normal feel to them

 

[AstroZombie]

I wanted one of the Scramblers so bad way back then, like the one pictured. At that time they were out of my price range. heck i was just out of HS so everything was out of my range. So now that I can, I have my JT. It's rare, but occasionally I'll see one of the old style which I still would like to find.

i actually see on everyday. The owner lives like 3 blocks from me. SOmetimes i just follow him around to see it just a little longer.

 

[HorneyBadger]

Congrats and welcome to the forum!

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