And it would be a full size and just as limited off road as a power wagon that's already available. And if they didn't add the v8 and diesel options of the power wagon it would be even more limited.
Lucky!!! Kinda don’t like you right now.I have one I’m starting to restore this summer. Wagonmaster offered me a purdy penny for it.
https://wagonmaster.com/
Shop vac and a respirator. After you get every spec out bleach the whole thing down. Rats and mice like the smell of their own poo and WILL return unless sterilized to the max. I’m assuming you’re going to have to repaint the interior anyway so shouldn’t hurt a thing.
I think 99% of Jeep Gladiator owners would agree with you.
Most of us who want a full-sized Jeep truck don't necessarily want the doors to come off or the roof panels to come off. We just want a utilitarian Jeep truck, just like what was offered in the 1960s and 1970s. For example, look at the 1970 Jeep Gladiator below.
I’m not gonna ruin a shop vac. I plan to open both doors, pull the seat out and hit it with a powerwasher. Then winch it onto a trailer.
And that’s a sweet truck….I think 99% of Jeep Gladiator owners would agree with you.
Most of us who want a full-sized Jeep truck don't necessarily want the doors to come off or the roof panels to come off. We just want a utilitarian Jeep truck, just like what was offered in the 1960s and 1970s. For example, look at the 1970 Jeep Gladiator below.
I want Jeep to build their own truck. I don't want a rebadged Ram. I want a different frame, different suspension, different cab, etc.
Jeep can't do that and be successful. They need to be their own identity with their own DNA. Just like the Gladiator will not be a rebadged Dakota.
Again, there is an interest in Jeep joining the full-sized segment. Yes, Ram, Ford, and GM are the big players in the full-sized truck segment, but what would happen if Toyota finally decided to build a HD truck? Or, what if Hyundai or Kia decide to join the half ton market? I don't want Jeep to fall behind when they were part of that full-sized segment for many decades.
Personally, I think they're just out of touch with what the customer base wants or just plain do not care. I thought the Wagoneer was awesome...until I saw the price tag. Same with the Wrangler 392...until I saw the price tag. I'm not an engineer, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but with these companies doing v8 installs for crazy money in Gladiators, you can't convince me that Jeep couldn't do a smaller v8 for very little cost increase. Cost goes way down when it becomes production and I bet they already have a 5.4 engine/transmission option that would be basically plug and play without major redesign requirements. Just my opinion. I don't think they will ever make a full size truck since it would compete with the RAM, but I do think it would be awesome if they did and definitely something I would have interest in if it didn't come with a 100k price tag. I would also be happy if they didn't and would grant Jeep owners long time wish of an affordable v8
Otherwise, a Power Wagon is sufficient.
That was true under Carlos Tavares as CEO. Thankfully, the current head of Jeep, Ram, and Stellantis all worked under Sergio Marchionne. Sergio actually did a good job giving customers what they wanted. As a matter of fact, Sergio was the reason why we have the Jeep Gladiator, Hellcat, EcoDiesel, and so many other successes.
If you think about, Jeep and Ram are not in competition with each other. Essentially, they are on the same team. While a full-size truck might pull some sales from Ram, it's still better for Stellantis as a brand.
Damn… makes me wonder what that man does for a living. Holy Shit…. that probably cost more $$ than my house (and I have a 4 bedroom house)!!!
This. I'm tired of the roof leaks with the Freedom Top - so much so that I'm planning to buy a single-piece aftermarket top.I think 99% of Jeep Gladiator owners would agree with you.
Most of us who want a full-sized Jeep truck don't necessarily want the doors to come off or the roof panels to come off. We just want a utilitarian Jeep truck, just like what was offered in the 1960s and 1970s. For example, look at the 1970 Jeep Gladiator below.
