Looking at this Gladiator, need help deciding!

[Jerhemi]

What's with the low miles? Unless it was some sort of promo truck/demo piece, that would worry me. Original motor?

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[dylanhack]

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, 1230 miles, 3.6-liter V6 engine with Magnuson TVS1900 supercharger

If this Gladiator is going to be only used on pavement or fireroads, then it's likely fine. And I do LOVE superchargers, I had one on a prior 2016 Charger Hellcat. BUT! If you are going to do some serious slow-mo, articulating, off-road trails, I would stay away from superchargers as they traditionally can put down a lot of torque to the bottom end, differentials, and suspension. The risk of snapping something at a low speed where you have high resistance is higher than a weaker naturally aspirated engine. That said, if the price is good for the overall package, why not? Broken parts are usually replaceable...

 

[JerseyMark]

Personally, I would pass on this. Instead:
You could try to snag a good deal on a newer Rubicon(20-30% off is possible if you are willing to travel a bit) - about $50k for a nicely equipped new model

With the additional $20k difference you could easily pay to have someone do the lift, wheels/tires, Regear instead of supercharger, bed rack, decked, RTT, etc…. Or save some money and do yourself.

The regear won’t increase the power, but helps keep the 3.6 in the power band and can make a big difference. For example, 4.88s with 35s really feels quick with the v6 and 8 spd auto.

 

['51WillysCJ3a]

2020 with 1200 miles? I'd be more worried about how it's been sitting for 4+ years.

as any used car

 

['51WillysCJ3a]

Personally, I would pass on this. Instead:
You could try to snag a good deal on a newer Rubicon(20-30% off is possible if you are willing to travel a bit) - about $50k for a nicely equipped new model

With the additional $20k difference you could easily pay to have someone do the lift, wheels/tires, Regear instead of supercharger, bed rack, decked, RTT, etc…. Or save some money and do yourself.

The regear won’t increase the power, but helps keep the 3.6 in the power band and can make a big difference. For example, 4.88s with 35s really feels quick with the v6 and 8 spd auto.

I'm an old man, have no time to buy a base model and mod it up!

 

[Sigz]

Meh. I wouldn't. Buy new, get something fresh with a warranty - and mod it yourself.

 

['51WillysCJ3a]

Meh. I wouldn't. Buy new, get something fresh with a warranty - and mod it yourself.

I'm an old man, have no time to buy a base model and mod it up!

 

[Jerhemi]

It sounds like you want us to convince you this is an ok buy. I would pass.

 

[Casique]

Did not see the actual gears on the truck. That truck is way overloaded. Make sure the gears work with the wheel/tire size and the performance upgrades.....

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

I'd rather have a V8 swapped Gladiator for that price.

 

['51WillysCJ3a]

If I have to buy new and mod it, I might as well buy a new Wrangler get the Xtreme 35 package and the Warn Winch package

 

[Deleted member 57233]

as any used car

Most used cars don't sit for 5 years. Unless they were meticulous about how they stored it, it's not good for a vehicle to sit like that.

 

['51WillysCJ3a]

I'd rather have a V8 swapped Gladiator for that price.

you talking about $100k
https://amw4x4.com/collections/turnkey-inventory/products/2024-jeep-gladiator-hemi-amw-392-sport

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

you talking about $100k
https://amw4x4.com/collections/turnkey-inventory/products/2024-jeep-gladiator-hemi-amw-392-sport

This one recently sold for $50k.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

you talking about $100k
https://amw4x4.com/collections/turnkey-inventory/products/2024-jeep-gladiator-hemi-amw-392-sport

Here is a 392 for $70k:

https://www.rubitrux.com/pre-owned-2020-jeep-gladiator-jt-rubicon-392-19k-miles.html

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