Push me over the edge!

[CasaGrande]

my only concern is that the Gladiator may not be that great pulling a boat 6 hours across the state....or going over a mountain pass... That is my only hesitation.

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[Ichthus]

Resale value should hold up on the Gladiator enough that, a year or 2 from now you’d be able to move on without losing much. Maybe you’ll you’ll just find yourself trading the 3.6 for a diesel or hybrid

 

[Oilburner]

[Reaches over to o

my only concern is that the Gladiator may not be that great pulling a boat 6 hours across the state....or going over a mountain pass... That is my only hesitation.

[Opens a can of worms...]
Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was a more powerful engine option for the JT?

PS: a stock Raptor would not have enough approach angle to mount the ledge in that picture, IMHO.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

In all honesty, there is only one thing keeping me from buying a Raptor and that’s it’s size. The trails around Colorado can get really narrow. The Raptor’s much greater width will cause it to have a harder time getting around those areas. It is also too big for the main bay of my garage. I could squeeze it in the 3rd bay but I don’t really want to deal with that on a daily basis.

The price is also a factor but I’ve been able to find a few deals for $5-6K off MSRP. I could definitely do it if I wanted to but I’m just not motivated to do so. Instead I’m waiting for the Diesel Gladiator.

 

[WhatExit?]

I drove a Gladiator Rubicon today AND a Ford Raptor. I'm replacing the functionality of a JKU and an F350 diesel.

I'm only towing a 20' master craft or a 21' bass boat these days, so either truck will work. I wanted to love the Raptor - but don't. It seemed comfortable, but I don't know, it seemed overpriced for what it really is...

I wanted to eliminate the Gladiator because it's just a "fun" car. But after driving it, I can't stop thinking that it's the right choice and COULD work as my main driver.

Billet Silver, fully loaded Rubicon - only options missing - speaker and tonneau cover....and for a heck of a good price. In fact the best price I've seen around here.

I walked away to think about it overnight. Push me over the edge!!

I've got both and I can tell you that you're confused. These 2 trucks are SUPER DIFFERENT. You need to make a choice. If you need the Gladiator forum members to push you, you already know what to do.

Did you ask this question on the Raptor forum?!

 

[WhatExit?]

You wont have any problems pulling either of those boats with gladiator, not even a base sport with no max tow let alone a rubicon. The raptor is an awesome truck but gotta ask yourself when is the next time you will doing 100 plus across the desert.. if the answer is this weekend then go with the raptor, if the answer is never then you wont regret going with the gladiator.

You were doing OK until you said "when is the next time you will be doing 100 plus across the desert" - dumbest thing I've heard in a while

 

[WhatExit?]

I have a 2017 Raptor and a Gladiator Rubicon i spend more time driving the Gladiator and plan on selling the Raptor. This is just me others might think i`m crazy.

Maybe you are crazy. You have an F250 and an Alfa Romeo

 

[WhatExit?]

You're not serious - you don't pull that boat with the Gladiator more than a couple miles on local streets do you?!

 

[RH 67]

Maybe you are crazy. You have an F250 and an Alfa Romeo

My wife thinks so. I just sold the Raptor first time i`ve been without one since they first came out, i`m a little sad truth be known but it was also sad to see it just sitting.

 

[WhatExit?]

My wife thinks so. I just sold the Raptor first time i`ve been without one since they first came out, i`m a little sad truth be known but it was also sad to see it just sitting.

I can only assume you tow otherwise you shoulda sold the F-Series and kept the Raptor

 

[RH 67]

I can only assume you tow otherwise you shoulda sold the F-Series and kept the Raptor

35ft toy hauler otherwise yes i would have kept the Raptor.

 

[Bassman2]

Did IT. Bought a Gladiator Rubicon....

 

[361Sean]

Wow, looks awesome. Congrats!

 

[Gobi Wan K]

That is at least a 27 ProKat. Tipping the scales past 8k at least. Not getting pulled by a Gladiator. My 23 Sea Chaser Cat was just at 7k and I would not have towed that with the Gladiator.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Did IT. Bought a Gladiator Rubicon....

So what was the price?

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