Anyone plan on using the JT as a commuter car?

[BlckJT]

I plan to use the Gladiator as my daily. Yearly I’ll see mileage hit around 25-30K. Mostly highway (throughout Michigan and Ohio Valley.

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[Takoyaki Freeride]

It will be my daily driver for a 50-mile round trip commute.

 

[Lou3.6]

Let me tell you everything you need to know about commuting in the JT. BTW you already know this stuff. It will not be the most fuel efficient option you could pick. It will not be the most comfortable option you could pick. It may be the most fun option you could pick depending on how you define fun driving.

And . . . for retiree's like me, it will be the ONLY ride available . . . but the most fun will be taking it "to the dirt" ! The "dirt" for me means the Logging roads/forest service roads on BLM or State Parks or other Federal (Public) lands, where the View hasn't been "messed with" yet ! My passions being the Journey to these places, but more so, what I do when their . . . Camping and exploring and Fly Fishing + some photograph/video taking - strictly amateur ! So far my WK2 has gotten the job done, but it pains me (psychologically) to get it scratched or dinged or super dirty/muddy . . . and I can't clean it for 4 or 5 days . . . ugh ! Where's my 'Shrink' when I need IT ! 'IT' being the 5th of Irish Whiskey, ha !

 

[Gambrinus]

I'm in sales so my plan is to have a hard Diamond Back Cover..https://diamondbackcovers.com/products/diamondback-270-toyota?variant=12428681248867

Load my sales stuff in the back... Also good for securing other crap since I hope to be soft top from April to Nov.

Then drive the wheels off of this thing on a daily basis..

 

[Stephiskis]

Future JT Rubicon with stock MT tires will daily commute about 25 miles round trip. About half is on unpaved roads with lots of snow in winter and mud in spring.

 

[Radglad26]

JT will be my daily once I get it. Approximately 20 round trip.

 

[Jowen]

I haveing my choice of a older a xy, jk rubicon, a jt, and retired i just drive what I want when I reach for the keys.

 

[Desert Outlaw]

My Gladiator replaced my Honda Pilot commuter. My 2003 TJ Rubicon had become trouble prone, requiring several tows over the past two years (Steering pump, sensors) that a reliable alternative needed to be added to the fold.

My commute is roughly 65 miles round-trip daily.

 

[G_S]

Sport S. On order
Getting rid of S_class Mercedes

I will be using mine as my daily driver / primary vechical.

Average yearly driving is between 6,500 - 8,000

 

[misplacetexan]

My Sport S Gladiator replaced my Sport S 2011 JKU with 198K miles.

Daily commute is 76 miles round trip.

 

[vegasdavetv]

mine is 80% commuter

 

[Rocksalt]

My JT is my ONLY RIG.

 

[Trauma PA]

So looks like i might get a new job (great!) but i will be driving 35-40 miles each way so 75-80 miles each day.

So I also am a pretty die-hard motorcyclist and I ride whenever I can but I would still be 2-3 days a week commuting in the JT.

Am I the only one facing a drive like this?

Any thoughts?

I drive 44 miles each way to work with about 35 of those miles being on the interstate. My JT replaced my Toyota 4Runner TRD Off Road. I have zero issues or concerns commuting in my Gladiator. I do have ACC (adaptive cruise control) and it makes the interstate drive more relaxing for me, especially on the way home. Occasionally I drive my lifted JL on 35s and I can honestly say there is a big difference in the drive of the JT vs the JL. The longer wheelbase and slightly wider axles of the JT really makes a big difference.

 

[Bobzdar]

35 miles each way for me, I get 20mpg. Already over 8k miles in less than 4 months.

 

[BullDogge]

This is a troll post, you suckers! Jeeps aren't cars even if commuting. Please don't ever call your JT a car in public and feel to free to give a light slap to the back of anyone's head that does.

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