Goodbye Gladiator

[JerseyMike]

I will admit, it seems like we are in the golden age for cool trucks...JL, JLU, JT, Raptor, Power Wagon, Rebel, Bronco coming and they are all awesome factory setups. I think the Wrangler and F150 Raptor popularity has really pushed this and it seems like you can't go wrong with any of them.

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[ShadowsPapa]

I will admit, it seems like we are in the golden age for cool trucks...JL, JLU, JT, Raptor, Power Wagon, Rebel, Bronco coming and they are all awesome factory setups. I think the Wrangler and F150 Raptor popularity has really pushed this and it seems like you can't go wrong with any of them.

When you watch the old show years ago - Ice Road Truckers" and see a 150 Raptor at least twice, maybe 3 times, pulling a big rig out of snow and ice, you have a bit of respect for those Fords. And the look cool. I was totally shocked, and I think they were, too, when that little truck pulled the semi out of snow. Granted it was fairly level ground, but still, it was a snow-covered surface in each case. When I saw those scenes back then, I thought - Great ad for Ford

 

[Vincent]

When you watch the old show years ago - Ice Road Truckers" and see a 150 Raptor at least twice, maybe 3 times, pulling a big rig out of snow and ice, you have a bit of respect for those Fords. And the look cool. I was totally shocked, and I think they were, too, when that little truck pulled the semi out of snow. Granted it was fairly level ground, but still, it was a snow-covered surface in each case. When I saw those scenes back then, I thought - Great ad for Ford

I agree, that was boss!

 

[EstoJTR]

I will admit, it seems like we are in the golden age for cool trucks...JL, JLU, JT, Raptor, Power Wagon, Rebel, Bronco coming and they are all awesome factory setups. I think the Wrangler and F150 Raptor popularity has really pushed this and it seems like you can't go wrong with any of them.

Can't believe you left out the new king of the cool truck hill: Ram TRX

 

[Bonanza]

I think Chevy is the last of the big 3 trucks I'd buy right now, but to each their own. It ain't my money, and whatever makes anyone happy is the right decision.

 

[JerseyMike]

Can't believe you left out the new king of the cool truck hill: Ram TRX

oh your right, how could I forget, that is a monster

 

[ShadowsPapa]

MSRP: From $69,995
Horsepower: 702 hp
Towing capacity: 8,100 lbs
Engine: 6.2 L V8
Curb weight: 6,396 lbs
Fuel tank capacity: 33 gal
Tire size: LT325/65R18

Not exactly cheap, but then the specs are sort of ok.
2,000 pounds more towing capacity than my JTO, a tiny bit more HP.

 

[AzRob]

I'm guessing he's going to have a "What have I done..." moment soon.

Excited, he's going to jump on their forum and say.... " I m new here...... I just got this Chevy and out of a Jeep Gladiator..."

Then he will become really popular quick with ....

"WHY????"

"Do you still have it.... I'd be interested in trading with you..."

"Why did you get rid of it... that's my dream truck"

"Should have kept the Jeep"

......BUH BYE!!!!

 

[aldo98229]

I tried leaving Jeeps twice, and I came crawling back. I just missed owning a Wrangler so much both times I was back within six months.

What can I say, I’m a Jeep junkie. I’m hooked!

My name is Aldo and I have a Jeep problem...

 

[jurfie]

For me, I'd have to join twitter-my-life-away to announce I didn't like it and was leaving.

LOL, I joined Twitter for the sole purpose of yelling at my cable provider since I couldn’t get a hold of them through any of their other contact methods.

So I just blended in with everyone else on Twitter yelling about stuff that doesn’t matter with no effect. I haven’t posted or looked at it since; nor did I announce my departure.

At least in 6 months no one will be asking why they haven't seen him around and posting "hey, where's..............."

Dude had 4 posts, so not exactly a prolific member. I’m sure Dean is a nice guy and no offence to him, but I don’t think anyone would have (or will) miss him.

 

[RedRaptorJT]

My 9 year old son would never let me do what the OP did...

In all fairness though. Some guys just enjoy a pure full size truck more.

 

[jurfie]

My name is Aldo and I have a Jeep problem...

LOL, we’re not your support group, we’re your pushers!

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I tried leaving Jeeps twice, and I came crawling back. I just missed owning a Wrangler so much both times I was back within six months.

What can I say, I’m a Jeep junkie. I’m hooked!

My name is Aldo and I have a Jeep problem...

No sympathy here.
Maybe you need to go see your favorite loan shark - sounds like you need a fix.

 

[wchevron]

Good luck with it. What was the deciding factors to make you switch?

 

[Caraholic]

I have an AT4, it’s a Cadillac on the interstate- clean and comfortable overall but anything on the trails? Not unless it’s a 10-12 wide fire road. It’s fairly big- but I’ll tell you what-
It’s been a trouble free truck and Dave smith Idaho killed it in deals no one in Cali could touch, or wanted too....
And there wasn’t any of my color in the state anyhow

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