I actually love it more now than when I first got it. . .

[Timoleon]

This Gladiator and my Marlin 45-70 are 2 of my favorite tools in the shed. I have had the 45-70 for 6 years, taken 2 white tails and one elk (and pulverized countless coyote's). The Gladiator has taken me safely through 3 off road events and only one time have I needed a winch And that was to pull a Toyota Tundra out of a slick spot.

I am a long way away from my first 4 wheel drive vehicle (1979 FJ 40 Landcruiser) and I have had a few between then and now, but I am impressed with this Gladiator.

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[Labswine]

I've had mine since July of '19. Only 22K or so on her but, still my absolute favorite vehicle of all time. Two previous favorites were my '88 4Runner (got totaled when some bimbo pulled right out in front of me ???) and my '96 Grand Cherokee Laredo (drove this one to over 250K miles...got rid of it because of electrical issues ).

By far, this is my favorite. It's my daily driver as well as my tow vehicle for our travel trailer. Handles that with ease.

 

[TotallyReasonable]

Over a year in and I still just go in the garage and stare at it, or sit inside and make sure cable runs are hidden and floor mats are clean. I loved my JK before this, but I've never loved a vehicle as much as this one. It'll be in my garage for a long long long time.

 

[fun2drum]

I'm well over two years into ownership and I love it more and more. I have no desire whatsoever to trade it. In my 58 years of life I don't remember ever before having a vehicle in the family that I could say that about. I'm usually looking for some kind of change within a couple of years. Not this time.

I even still to this day have to turn around and look at it after I've parked somewhere and walking away. When I'm in a restaurant I still try to park it where I can sit and look at it while I eat. I did that just yesterday while at my regular doctor checkup appointment. I knew which space to park in and which waiting room chair to sit in so that I had a good view. Lol, that's bad isn't it?

 

[PsyRN]

2.5 years, 27k miles, I just bought out the lease, so it’s like buying it again but now I can “personalize” it. About to drop a pop-up camper on it, so yeah I’m making the investment. I had my last truck 20 years, hoping to have this for as long if not longer.

 

[AZCooWhip]

Completely agree and also still do. This coming from a dude that raced road course for most his life.

Mind you it was a completely different excitement, but damn the things we get to see that others may never get the opportunity to enjoy soley because of this vehicle.

 

[ZoMojave]

Well after 42,000 miles I am still in love.
My Harley is mad usually come spring it was the vehicle.
The Harley hasn't left the shed and I have been riding for over 30 years.
The thought now is to sell it since its been replaced by the all around fun glady.

I am in that same club. 50 years riding and sold my last bike this year. I was dealing with seller's remorse for a time I must say. For me it was a combination of lack of use, too many deer on the road in my area and enjoying my JTM just that much. It keeps me smiling!

And after learning that someone lost their life seven miles from me after hitting a deer with his Ultra a few weeks ago, it pretty much took care of my remorse.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I asked my two young kids to promise to never sell it. They’re a decade away from being able to drive by themselves. Definitely the best vehicle I’ve ever owned, for me.

Edit: I did teach them to drive in it at 5 and 6 years old, in Moab, in 4 low. Happy days for a father.

 

[Dryfly24]

Well after 42,000 miles I am still in love.
My Harley is mad usually come spring it was the vehicle.
The Harley hasn't left the shed and I have been riding for over 30 years.
The thought now is to sell it since its been replaced by the all around fun glady.

I ended up selling my Indian Springfield due to lack of use once the Gladiator entered the picture. Didn’t think that would ever happen.

 

[TrainMan]

Same. It's my only vehicle at the moment, but it's my favorite so far of the two I previously owned. It's also my first Jeep product. I came from owing two Chevy pickups. A midsize first generation Colorado, and a full size 2015 Silverado.

 

[Sarge502]

Agreed. By far the most fun I've had with any vehicle. Sad to sad that I waited this long being it's my first jeep. But I've loved the progression the last year on mine. Even as slow as it's been.

Sometimes I just go to the garage with no other purpose but to look at it and say...Damn that's sexy.

 

[Rusty PW]

I ended up selling my Indian Springfield due to lack of use once the Gladiator entered the picture. Didn’t think that would ever happen.

Thinking of selling my VFR. It's only been out 3 times this year.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Am at just over a year and am loving my Sarge Green Sport S max tow. Am looking forward to getting out more this bird season

 

[SnazzGlad]

Yup. Still have to look back at it when I park it.

 

[Iamstubb]

Can't tell if this a bike forum or a Jeep one! But mine has also taken me places I wouldn't otherwise go and I am still thrilled. Already thinking about desert roads over the winter.

I consider myself lucky to have to make this choice every time I head out to work.

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