Positive Spin

[Stan H]

Absolutely. I’d rather see the forum flooded with happy owner posts rather than “My market value is tanking” threads. Of course, the technical threads are very helpful as well.

I always did expect every vehicle I ever bought for it to tank . That's why when I got this thing the very first Saturday it snowed in the mountians I went wheeling through 2 foot of snow. I recently upgraded the suspension with a 2.5" tera flex lift & rims and tires and fell in love with it all over again.
These Jeep truck are the best thing that ever hit the overlanding world. Long live the Jeep Gladiator and I ain't never getting rid of it. It's gonna be like a guy I used to work with that had a CJ that he had replaced the body 2 times frame 2 times 304 V8 rebuilt 3 times and had driven it everyday to work for 36 yrs. Its a keeper.

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[jeepdan]

Outstanding. I kick myself frequently for selling my ‘80 CJ7 w/ the 304. And then I get into this one and forget everything.

I can totally relate to that myself. 80 CJ7 Leredo, hard and soft tops, 304 with headers. Every option except AC. Circa 1984

 

[Kevin_D]

I've a '71 Gladiator that's awaiting restoration. Until I parked it, it would go damn near anywhere in stock configuration, (well, anywhere a full-sized 70's truck could go,) except past a gas station! 360 V8, 4-speed, (at least) 4.10s.
I hadn't been paying much attention to Jeep since the 90's, until I saw my first JT in late 2019; I had to have one!
I got my '21 Sport S in 09/20, and have no regrets.
The suspension is stock (the worst it sees is fire trails,) but it's got 65k miles from me driving it all over the US & Canada.
It's not as comfortable as my '15 Taurus was, nor as economical as my Acura CL-S was, but it's a good road vehicle, and it's just fun!
I'm driving to MN tomorrow, and looking forward to the drive!

Kevin

 

[Alan SOBX]

I have the perfect solutions for you worked awesome for me.... buy her one !! No more complaints except she always wants to take her Tuscadero pink Jlurd....and makes me drive lol ???

I am already working on that push!!! Awesome you have already gotten the conversion.

 

[lppd45]

In year four with mine and still loving it. Normally by year three I would be looking at something new. I have no intention of parting with my JT.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I can totally relate to that myself. 80 CJ7 Leredo, hard and soft tops, 304 with headers. Every option except AC. Circa 1984

I really miss that cj. And the commander in the background.

 

[imaz1218]

Ordered an Overland in 21. Had her for about a year and had to let her go due to a family circumstance. Missed that damn thing everyday.
Sixteen months later I found a 23 used Mojave (1400 miles on it) sitting on a lot and brought her home. Couldn’t be happier and puts a smile on my face every time I look at it.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Ordered an Overland in 21. Had her for about a year and had to let her go due to a family circumstance. Missed that damn thing everyday.
Sixteen months later I found a 23 used Mojave (1400 miles on it) sitting on a lot and brought her home. Couldn’t be happier and puts a smile on my face every time I look at it.

Gorgeous Jeep. Glad you got another one.

 

[NotSo Bright White]

Thanks for the positive spin! This forum needs a daily dose! Can’t find a picture of my 1974 CJ5 with the 304. Probably not the best vehicle for a 15 year old new driver. Next was the 84 Scrambler. Why did I sell it? Next was an 06 LJ. Why did I sell it? Oh yeah, to order the 21 JTRD. And yes, it makes me very happy.

 

[Gmac03]

Love my Diesel Gladiator, I’m a huge fan of modularity and quirks, this has boat loads of both.

I’ve had unique and quirky cars that plot all over the map, 87 Dodge D150, evo9 mr, FJ Cruiser TRD, Fiesta ST, and a couple of those I wish I squirreled away in a pole barn some where.

I believe if I can get past a couple of the recalls with this vehicle it’ll end up being a keeper as well. The diesel does scare me, not necessarily because of all the bad press but simply for longevity and ease of maintenance. About the only thing that would make me jump ship from this one would be a newer version with an inline six in it. (Hurricane ?), otherwise with the recalls squared away and a few deletes/tunes it should last for years to come.

Always a good time cruising in my Gladiator, towing, hauling, tops off, climbing, etc. Never gets old. ??

 

[chorky]

A wild hair has been growing that is making me look for some TJ unlimited's to build out. I love the old TJ GE but often times I wish it had just like a foot more room - which the unlimited offers. In the process I found an AEV Brute for sale. Dont' see these up for sale very often at all. Man what an awesome truck!!

https://www.crossjeepchrysler.com/i...bicon-4wd-2d-sport-utility-1j4fa69s53p324095/

The crazy thing is last night I realized the wheelbase of the AEV Brute is actually longer than the Gladiator! wild.... I do not recall it being that large.

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