Just purchased a gladiator!

[JJeep]

Hey everyone, I am excited to now be a part of the community. Today I purchased a 22 gladiator sport with 34k miles. Certified pre owned so I have a decent powertrain warranty. it looks like it has some good options.
Max tow
Cold weather
Led lights
8.4 inch screen
Navigation
Premium sound
Remote start
Automatic
Hard top.

I just wish it had leather, I might look for some leather overland seats to swap in. I also want to change the wheels to a dark silver or black. Either way I am pumped!

Any tips or advice?

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[JerseyMark]

Congrats! Maxtow is a great package. Katskin makes leather seats for Wranglers and Gladiators. They usually are reasonably priced if you find a good installer near you.

I also recommend keeping it stock for a bit to see what you really need. A lot of people go crazy with a big lift, tires, etc… but it is nice to see how the vehicle is from the factory and then add on as needed.

 

[Jteakus]

Welcome James. LED lights and cold weather are two of my favorite options. Enjoy your new truck!

 

[JJeep]

Thanks! Keeping it stock is a great idea. The only things I may do will be subtle. I found a guy locally selling overland wheels for cheap that I might switch to for the time being.

I test drove a few gladiators before picking this one, this one somehow had the best ride quality around town and on the highway. The other models I drove were an overland and a Willy’s. This gladiator somehow felt like it had more power, especially at lower speeds? I’m wondering if it is from the 410 gearing. It also seems like it sat a tiny bit higher than the other 2. Either way I am happy for the time being with how it drives so I am going to be cautious for a bit before I throw big knobby tires or a lift at it.

 

[Hootbro]

CPO warranty and Max Tow, you are in pretty good shape.

 

[RHINO79]

Sweeeeeeet glady!

 

[Tex Ken]

KatSkins for the seats, you won’t be sorry.

 

[zackhrdz]

Congrats!!!!

 

[TexasProud]

Nice Gladiator, good choice, drive it until the tires wear out before you change the tires/wheels/ possible lift to find out what you will really use it for, you may find out that bigger tires and a lift are not needed, and only empty your pocket book, and cost you more in MPG. But that is all depending on what you plan to do with it.

 

[WikingJon]

Just got our '22 Overland a month ago; lovin' it more every time we drive...LED'S are top my tweak list...

 

[Tsqtomnkaren]

Hey everyone, I am excited to now be a part of the community. Today I purchased a 22 gladiator sport with 34k miles. Certified pre owned so I have a decent powertrain warranty. it looks like it has some good options.
Max tow
Cold weather
Led lights
8.4 inch screen
Navigation
Premium sound
Remote start
Automatic
Hard top.

I just wish it had leather, I might look for some leather overland seats to swap in. I also want to change the wheels to a dark silver or black. Either way I am pumped!

Any tips or advice?

Welcome, nice Glady....Just Empty Every Pocket!

 

[Deleted member 52902]

Like my 17 year old JK Wrangler I just sold, my 2022 Gladiator also has had zero issues to date. But I keep mine essentlaly stock as they serve me fine as-equipped.

My only additions are ham radio and a couple of other instruments, tied into the AUX switches which is an absolutely great thing to have.

I personally prefer my vehicles ot have cloth seats. Warmer to initially sit on in the Winter. Less hot for the same initial sit in the summer. Easy to take care of too. When I sold the JK, its cloth seats in light grey still looked pretty close to new condition.

My Gladiator is truly a blast to drive every time I get in it. If my wife goes with, she insists on being the driver. I’m good with that, still a blast to ride in and maybe work some contacts on the VHF/UHF radio. I have a dedicated GMRS radio I might install too but hand held has done the typically shorter range work for me, just fine so far.

Have fun. I think the fun factor is stronger in the Gladiator’s and Wranglers among other reasons; because partial or complete roof and door removals add to the outdoor experience.

 

[JJeep]

Sweeeeeeet glady!

Thank you!

 

[JJeep]

KatSkins for the seats, you won’t be sorry.

Hmm, maybe I will. Any idea on the price range?

 

[JJeep]

Nice Gladiator, good choice, drive it until the tires wear out before you change the tires/wheels/ possible lift to find out what you will really use it for, you may find out that bigger tires and a lift are not needed, and only empty your pocket book, and cost you more in MPG. But that is all depending on what you plan to do with it.

Good advice, I like the ride so maybe I’ll keep it as is for a bit.

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