New Gladiator Owner

[Zapper]

Hi All,

Just picked up a 2021 Sport S with the 6-speed to replace my aging Jeep Commander. To be honest, I haven't had a car payment in 20 years so moving to something newer was a mental and financial leap for me but I've wanted a JT for a while.

I plan to build out another overland rig, the Commander served me well on several cross-continental road trips/camping adventures. Unfortunately at almost 20 years old, and with 250,000 miles on the odometer the old rig was needing weekly maintenance. A cracked AC liquid line and a fumbled aluminum brazing job on my part was the last straw. This Sport S came up at the right price so I jumped on it. For sure I probably should have saved my pennies for a Rubicon but I can get pretty close by putting in upgrades as my budget allows. Besides, I'm 98% highway driving- overlanding for me is finding a forestry road and a decent pullout to camp overnight... and then hitting the road in the morning.

Anyhow, super excited to be part of the Gladiator club!

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[FijiKid]

Congrats!!!

 

[Idlethunder]

Congratulations on the Gladiator and welcome!

 

[4xjeepr]

Welcome! Great color choice.

 

[Stuntman Mike]

Besides, I'm 98% highway driving- overlanding for me is finding a forestry road and a decent pullout to camp overnight... and then hitting the road in the morning.

Congratulations & welcome.

I can assure you, for this purpose an unmodified Gladiator is absolutely fine.

 

[WestwallNF104A]

Welcome to the club!

 

[Hunter#1]

Welcome from Maryland.

 

[Reddout99]

Welcome from Nebraska!

 

[FreshStart]

I'd take stock and used to its full potential over a show rig any day. Prior to my JT, I had a 2017 JKU Sahara and my only 'mod' was a set of Cooper Rugged Treks. I never got stuck and it served me very well on our adventures.

 

[Dog Dad]

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your ride!

 

[Bananaman]

Welcome! Let the spending begin!

 

[Sandman 4x4]

As a fellow new Gladiator owner, with a few Jeeps over time I bought new. Although this 2024 Sport S has by far been the most expensive, the 95 Wrangler S was the least at $12,400 new! This is also by far the nicest overall Jeep, especially considering the live front axle, compared with the 2015 Cherokee V6 TrailHawk I bought new for $37k.

 

[JT1]

Hi All,

Just picked up a 2021 Sport S with the 6-speed to replace my aging Jeep Commander. To be honest, I haven't had a car payment in 20 years so moving to something newer was a mental and financial leap for me but I've wanted a JT for a while.

I plan to build out another overland rig, the Commander served me well on several cross-continental road trips/camping adventures. Unfortunately at almost 20 years old, and with 250,000 miles on the odometer the old rig was needing weekly maintenance. A cracked AC liquid line and a fumbled aluminum brazing job on my part was the last straw. This Sport S came up at the right price so I jumped on it. For sure I probably should have saved my pennies for a Rubicon but I can get pretty close by putting in upgrades as my budget allows. Besides, I'm 98% highway driving- overlanding for me is finding a forestry road and a decent pullout to camp overnight... and then hitting the road in the morning.

Anyhow, super excited to be part of the Gladiator club!

Start planning for the re-gear now.

 

[mdh67]

Welcome. I really liked the Commander when it was released, but never owned one. I'm guessing at 250,000 miles you got more out of yours than most, nicely done!

 

[RHINO79]

Sweeeeeeet ride, nice color

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