Is this a good deal?

[Newgladowner]

Hi everyone. Looking to buy my first gladiator. 61k asking- Is this a good deal? 2020 sport s with 900 Miles. You can see all the exterior work which appears extensive. Interior has katzkin.

What is this worth in your opinion? Thanks for any feedback.

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[BLK74]

Hi everyone. Looking to buy my first gladiator. 61k asking- Is this a good deal? 2020 sport s with 900 Miles. You can see all the exterior work which appears extensive. Interior has katzkin.

What is this worth in your opinion? Thanks for any feedback. View attachment 153183

I think it would be nearly impossible to value without a comprehensive list of everything added so you can compare it to the cost of vehicle plus parts.

 

[Newgladowner]

I think it would be nearly impossible to value without a comprehensive list of everything added so you can compare it to the cost of vehicle plus parts.

Understood, here’s a list- and take into account all the paint work as well to match up all the bumpers hoods fenders etc
4.5 inch lift kit
Steering stabilizer
DV8 off-road middy front bumper
Rugged ridge rear bumper
DV8 off-road flat style fenders
DV8 off-road inner fenders front and rear
Avenger heat dispersion hood
N-FAB step up nerf bars
Smitty built 9500lb winch
Smitty built winch shackle
13x13.50 mud claw tires
17x9 black rhino shredder wheels
Pro comp 2.5 inch cube lights
Antenna X off-road
3m tint
Paint
Gladiator grille

 

[TroutFishingInAmerica]

Any drivetrain or suspension mods? Just from what you said and the pic, it looks like a 10 gallon hat and no cattle. You can get a base model for a lot less new and put your own goofy grill and hood on it.

 

[Renegade]

I would suggest that is not a good deal unless you personally value those mods at around $19,000. To most people, they would not be worth anywhere near that.

 

[Sekgunnut]

Good deal is definitely subjective. We’re you planning to buy a sport a d dump 20k into it? If so, were these your exact upgrades? You never get back all of what you put into customization. Definitely your choice but I would prefer to spend the added 20k a lot differently.

 

[Sekgunnut]

I would suggest that is not a good deal unless you personally value those mods at around $19,000. To most people, they would not be worth anywhere near that.

Beat me to it ?

 

[TroutFishingInAmerica]

My opinion is I would be embarrassed to drive it, so for me it wouldn't be a good deal.

 

[Newgladowner]

Really appreciate the feedback. Funny how we all have taste and preferences. I really like the look- to me it’s a lot of work completed already. Which has a major convenience factor attached. These shops are so busy- it would take months to get it all done.

But I certainly do not plan on keeping it forever, if others feel this isn’t a strong value, it may be an unwise purchase

 

[kevman65]

Just so you know, the Grumper Grille and Humpback Hood are only popular with a small portion of people. They are not considered an add-on but a deterrent from purchasing.

Used Jeeps, Wrangler and Gladiator, are bringing more money than new right now. That is upside down and backwards. Whenever the market resets, you will be upside down in that ride.

Your best bet, find something new, do what YOU want to it. Don't accept someone else's idea of a perfect ride that mysteriously is for sale. You have no idea what that ride has been through and the dealership is not going to tell you.

 

[mike921921]

Sorry, but never, ever buy a used 4WD off road capable vehicle. You just don't know what its been through. Think rental car.

 

[Newgladowner]

This is great feedback- I have no clue as this brand is new to me. I saw these pop up and thought they looked great. Really appreciated the customized look.

Is the reasoning that Committed Jeep enthusiasts are more purists? And don’t like to mod the trucks beyond doing lifts and suspension?

Just so you know, the Grumper Grille and Humpback Hood are only popular with a small portion of people. They are not considered an add-on but a deterrent from purchasing.

Used Jeeps, Wrangler and Gladiator, are bringing more money than new right now. That is upside down and backwards. Whenever the market resets, you will be upside down in that ride.

Your best bet, find something new, do what YOU want to it. Don't accept someone else's idea of a perfect ride that mysteriously is for sale. You have no idea what that ride has been through and the dealership is not going to tell you.

 

[Newgladowner]

Sorry, but never, ever buy a used 4WD off road capable vehicle. You just don't know what its been through. Think rental car.

Yeah my thinking is different as it’s got 900 miles on it, and the upgrades are all newly finished.

 

[mike921921]

Yeah my thinking is different as it’s got 900 miles on it, and the upgrades are all newly finished.

This appears to be someone who bought a low mileage used JT. https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/2021-jeep-frustrated-disappointed-owner.43744/

 

[TroutFishingInAmerica]

Man, I apologise. I do appreciate the vision and effort of the truck you're looking at. I'm just boring and have more of a utility look at things instead of a fashion aspect. The great thing about JT is there is room for every taste and a endless aftermarket of do-dads. It's always cool to see what others have done.

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