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(Poll) what's better Jeep Wrangler OR Jeep gladiator and why.

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I personally love the Jeep Wrangler more but I still love the Jeep gladiator.
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I find the Gladiator to be more versatile. As for which is better, that depends entirely on what it is you want or need to do. The Gladiator does some things better, and likewise the Wrangler does some other things better.
 

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One isn’t better than the other. It depends on your needs. I would have bought a JLU and been very happy with it if I had my other truck when I bought it. I needed one vehicle to do everything.
 

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Any of the Jeeps have the great open air feature and the narrow body so you can see what is around in tight trails and parking lots.
There's some reasons I like them. And as I was telling our sales guy this AM - Gladiator is a perfect snow plow truck because it's got a short hood, narrow, turns on a dime and I can maneuver my plow between the garage and steps to the house with ease - even though there's only about 2 inches on either side of the plow while I'm turning into that opening. I hardly every get the snow blower out any more that JT is so maneuverable.
But I really like my wife's 26 JLU as well - other than the height. It rides smooth, is quiet and steers better than any JT or JLU I've ever driven before it. Told her I'm keeping her JLU if anything happens to her. I'm keeping both.
 

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Which is better a screwdriver or a wrench?

Different tools for different jobs.
Screwdriver can be used as a pry bar, chisel and more. And it's a lethal weapon if you are mugged.
Wrench can double as a hammer, though, depending on the size.
 

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I have a TJ Sport, and my Gladiator Overland. I also had a Wrangler Sport S before (traded it in on the Gladiator).

Both have their advantages and disadvantages but I don't think there is really much of a difference for 99% of people. If you want/need a truck bed - go for a Gladiator. If you want a shorter wheelbase and more interior storage - go for a Wrangler.

My preference is definitely a Gladiator - but I would go for a Wrangler again.
 

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Screwdriver can be used as a pry bar, chisel and more. And it's a lethal weapon if you are mugged.
Wrench can double as a hammer, though, depending on the size.
Slot head, phillips, JIS, Torx, hex, Robertson, pozidriv, torx pin, spline, triple square, pentalobe, hex pin, double hex, polydrive, triangle, or bristol?
 

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That is the dumbest question ever! Both are fantastic, but one is a mid sized SUV, with arguably the best off road capabilities of them all. The other is a fantastic truck, that’s mid sized and more focused on off road capabilities that most others. But to compare to each other? Nonsense.
 

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Ideal world get both. For me I like like the Gladiator because it can this with ease.

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In order, best to worst. Simply my opinion.

1. Gladiator (practical).

2. 2 Door Wranglers (Coolest, Maneuverable)

3. 4 Door Wranglers (Compromise)
 

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Both, as stated above. I have to admit, the Gladiator Mojave has a much better ride and handling than my 392.
 

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Slot head, phillips, JIS, Torx, hex, Robertson, pozidriv, torx pin, spline, triple square, pentalobe, hex pin, double hex, polydrive, triangle, or bristol?
Or clutch head A or clutch head G, carburetor jet drivers, square............

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Clutch head drivers - necessary for older GM vehicles.

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carb jet drivers, drivers to remove damaged screws.

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