furrymurray
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- Michael
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- 2020 Jeep Gladiator SG Rubicon
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Did you mean to say "FUNCTION over Form"? After-all, the Form is not as important as its Function, but of course its Form adds to its Function . I still struggle a tiny bit about the DT vs. Gladiator, and even the JLU for that matter - but my focus, for now, is the JT ! SIZE is a Factor living in an Apartment AND wanting to garage the Jeep, whichever it turns out to be ! Where it takes me and the "roads/trails" used is also a big factor via Size too. Enjoy the Rebel, it's a cool truck too !So I am waiting on a gladiator because I'm not interested in fighting the hype and have no problem waiting a couple of years. So for now I picked up a 19 rebel for 45k. The rebel is decent off road with Duratracs, small lift and rear lockers. It does everything I need it to do and so far I am very happy. I will say the interior comfort and the ride is way better than any of the Jeeps I have owned, I get in the 17's MPG with mixed driving with the 33's and 3.92 gears.
With that said I will be getting a gladiator because of the "cool" factor. I have had Jeep's for years and even back when they were cold in the winter and were horrible to drive they were still "cool". IMO if you want a Jeep but are looking for a quiet, silky smooth ride the gladiator may not be for you. They are lightyears ahead of the old ones but solid axles are only going to offer so much comfort. If you don't mind the price, ride and quirkyness of a Jeep, and value " form over function" this may be the truck for you.
My wife is the opposite. She said if I buy a Gladiator she wont drive it like she wont drive my JKU Wrangler. The loose steering, an wondering from the SFA & big tires, as well as the fact it blows all over the road in the wind has her terrified of driving it. The "Jeep" dosen't handle like a normal modern day vehicle so you might want to have her test drive one (be sure to take it on a HWY/Freeway) before committing to the purchase.She who must be obeyed summed up this argument/discussion easily. She said "If you buy a full size truck, I won't drive it". End of discussion.
Fuel economy is terrible if you plan on any mods on the Jeep. My JKU averages 13 MPG between city/hwy with 35s on it. As soon as you start adding steel bumpers and bigger tires the V6 is way more affected by the added weight then any V8 will be.Why buy something with single-digit fuel economy?.
No worries she drove a 97 TJ for years. She is aware of the Jeep quirks.My wife is the opposite. She said if I buy a Gladiator she wont drive it like she wont drive my JKU Wrangler. The loose steering, an wondering from the SFA & big tires, as well as the fact it blows all over the road in the wind has her terrified of driving it. The "Jeep" dosen't handle like a normal modern day vehicle so you might want to have her test drive one (be sure to take it on a HWY/Freeway) before committing to the purchase.
Fuel economy is terrible if you plan on any mods on the Jeep. My JKU averages 13 MPG between city/hwy with 35s on it. As soon as you start adding steel bumpers and bigger tires the V6 is way more affected by the added weight then any V8 will be.
My wife had Jeeps before me, so the bigger fear is that me getting a Gladiator will result in her demanding a new JLU. She’s already broached the subject...but may be willing to think about an older 2 door.My wife is the opposite. She said if I buy a Gladiator she wont drive it like she wont drive my JKU Wrangler. The loose steering, an wondering from the SFA & big tires, as well as the fact it blows all over the road in the wind has her terrified of driving it. The "Jeep" dosen't handle like a normal modern day vehicle so you might want to have her test drive one (be sure to take it on a HWY/Freeway) before committing to the purchase.
Fuel economy is terrible if you plan on any mods on the Jeep. My JKU averages 13 MPG between city/hwy with 35s on it. As soon as you start adding steel bumpers and bigger tires the V6 is way more affected by the added weight then any V8 will be.
I would think that if you are willing to pay $60k for a p/u, you aren't concerned about the price of gas or your mpg.My wife had Jeeps before me, so the bigger fear is that me getting a Gladiator will result in her demanding a new JLU. She’s already broached the subject...but may be willing to think about an older 2 door.
I watch the weight VERY carefully. On 35’s my JKU is still averaging 17ish
There is ZERO chance that I’ll be paying $60k for a Gladiator. Low $40’s for a lightly optioned Rubicon will be my limit. It’s careful budgeting that puts me in a financial position to be able to buy this truck...Besides that, fuel economy isn’t just about money, it’s also about being a good steward of resourcesI would think that if you are willing to pay $60k for a p/u, you aren't concerned about the price of gas or your mpg.
But then again, I never understood why anyone would buy a noisy, smelly diesel Mercedes sedan back in the 80's.
Wow my 700+ HP Trackhawk averages 16-17 MPG highway (and I drive it like I stole it ) and around town can get 13 driven easily racing stop light to stop light. Granted I have 305's which are one 20 inch rims.. maybe a 30ish tire.Fuel economy is terrible if you plan on any mods on the Jeep. My JKU averages 13 MPG between city/hwy with 35s on it.
I love this picture... Exactly my perception of a Jeep over SUV and Pickup truck. No extra body parts! Plenty of space to open the doors in the parking! It doesn’t need to be fancy it needs to be functional!!!For her it is difficult to park and drive a larger/wider vehicle.
Doesn’t work for me...she learned on her dad’s 70 Challenger R/T convertible.ill just buy the manual thatll stop my wife driving it
This pretty much sums it up. A Gladiator is for people who want a Jeep but need a truck, or just want both, or just need both. Someone else already mentioned it, all trucks look alike... mostly true.The gladiator is a lifestyle vehicle
i completely agree. I don't want a full size truck, blah.For her it is difficult to park and drive a larger/wider vehicle. She has depth perception problems. The bigger vehicle is problematic at best. For me the alternative is her driving my Vette or our 10 year old MDX with 200k miles. Both are not good options. And as always, happy wife happy life.