Is anybody happy with the new Gladiator

[Dan1227]

New to the forum. Currently drive a 2018 Toyota Tundra and seriously considering trading for a Gladiator. I actually have a really good offer from a dealer now. But here is why I am hesitant. On this forum there is over 20 pages of complaints and issues. Are the Gladiators that bad? Should I reconsider. This will be my first Jeep. Any advise?

Currently at 20000 miles, no problems or issues with anything so far I've had it for a year now as of July I am very happy with it!

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[Dcoins]

I see too potential issues with your truck just based on the photos -
A. photos 1 and 3 - it's TOO shiny.

B. Based on photo 2, your roof was installed backwards.

Otherwise, I really like the tube doors on that, it's a good look for it.
It wears all of your accessories very well.

Growing up in Southern California, I’m just a car guy... after desert trials, it can take me a whole day of washing and detailing it to get back they way I like. As you can see, it’s all worth it.... I’ve be accused of not taking it 4 wheeling, I do, I just wash and detail it afterwards.. I guess it’s just a Cali thing...

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Growing up in Southern California, I’m just a car guy... after desert trials, it can take me a whole day of washing and detailing it to get back they way I like. As you can see, it’s all worth it.... I’ve be accused of not taking it 4 wheeling, I do, I just wash and detail it afterwards.. I guess it’s just a Cali thing...

No, I get it. I can be OCD about that stuff - and I can hear my wife now. You need to take that thing out and wash it......
I get it and the results are beautiful. Thumbs up from here. It's a beauty, why not enjoy that while it's that way?
My SX4 never sees bad weather - I do drive it in our non-salt months, after the sand, mud and SALT have been washed off, but even after sitting a few days, I will take it out and wash the dust off, polish it up, and put it away again.
Besides, dust and dirt scratch the heck out of paint, 1960 or 2021, that's what it does.

I couldn't resist, though, the pic as cats love to attack shiny things..... (or steal them, like ours do)

 

[gitnit]

1100 miles, basic sport, no problems, four months and saving to build

 

[Dcoins]

No, I get it. I can be OCD about that stuff - and I can hear my wife now. You need to take that thing out and wash it......
I get it and the results are beautiful. Thumbs up from here. It's a beauty, why not enjoy that while it's that way?
My SX4 never sees bad weather - I do drive it in our non-salt months, after the sand, mud and SALT have been washed off, but even after sitting a few days, I will take it out and wash the dust off, polish it up, and put it away again.
Besides, dust and dirt scratch the heck out of paint, 1960 or 2021, that's what it does.

I couldn't resist, though, the pic as cats love to attack shiny things..... (or steal them, like ours do)

Copy that, stay safe...

 

[Mackboss]

When I first saw the Gladiator , this is what I saw in my mind,

Now I have it !!

 

[Bacstar]

Love my gladiator. Going on a full year and about 17500 miles. I've gone on the beach, tow my trailer, camping, off-roading, getting it dirty, trail rash. Absolutely having a blast in this thing, making lots of new friends and no regrets...well maybe one, I want to keep spending money for upgrades.

 

[AzRob]

I know some of you have already seen these pictures... so ... sorry about that.

For those of you that haven't.... here you go.

But.... yeah we like the Gladiator(s)

One, turned into three!

 

[JTBurns]

When I first saw the Gladiator , this is what I saw in my mind,

Now I have it !!

What color is that??

 

[snide]

Mine turned 1941 miles today, and I love the thing. Should have bought it a year ago when they first came out.

 

[WDvl_504]

I'm on Gladiator number 2, and loved them both. The only reason I traded was because I had a Sport, put 10k miles on it, and they came out with the Mojave. My wife goes to the beach every chance she gets and loves her Wrangler Rubi, but she is chomping at the bit to get mine out on the sand! No complaints here.

 

[Mackboss]

What color is that??

That is a vinal wrap. MAT OD Green

 

[Tripy]

Love my gladiator. Going on a full year and about 17500 miles. I've gone on the beach, tow my trailer, camping, off-roading, getting it dirty, trail rash. Absolutely having a blast in this thing, making lots of new friends and no regrets...well maybe one, I want to keep spending money for upgrades.

Are you using a weight distribution hitch? I just got my Gladiator, while towing our single axis camper we seem to get a lot of bounce. Currently researching weight distribution hitches and some state anti-bounce as well as anti-sway. Gladiator does have the max tow option. Any suggestions?

 

[Jeeperjamie]

Still lovin mine, 11,000 miles and zero issues so far. Sold my 2010 JKU to buy the Gladiator and thought I'd miss the JK but the Gladiator took the sting right out of it. Sold this

To get this

 

[JTBurns]

That is a vinal wrap. MAT OD Green

Wow, looks great, really cool mod! You've got a one of a kind JT for sure. I've seen they're getting rid of Gator and there are some rumors of a new green coming out this MY, I think if FCA saw yours, their decision would be easy.

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