What Gladiator trim to get?

[Gvsukids]

Get a grand wagoner then.

Or a Bronco.

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[Whisperingjim]

If price is no issue. Buy the Rubicon. Better resale value.

 

[JRobes]

If price is no issue. Buy the Rubicon. Better resale value.

Yeah, it sells for more used, but you're also paying more up-front. I'd bet all wranglers/gladiators hold their value relative to their MSRP fairly equally over time.

 

[snazzy gladdie]

I won’t be doing any off road, rock, sand, or mountain driving.
The Gladiator will be used for highway and street driving. Pricing is not an issue.

We bought our 2021 in late 2020 for use of the same purpose you post here. I did a lot of research and test drove each trim level, kept each one at least 3 days to a week. Rock crawling or desert driving, absolutely the Rubi or Mojave. We went with the a loaded Overland, because of the better highway ride out of all the trims. Have had a couple of issues that were taken care of under warranty other that that, she's still serving us well. Some will disagree, that's cool but it is what it is!

 

[cranbiz]

I have to agree with a lot of the posters that recommend the Overland.

If it's only off road use will be fields and gravel roads at a shooting range, the Overland just fits the bill perfectly. Option it the way you want and make sure you add the Trac-Loc differential.

 

[Rahkmalla]

Overland, because of the better highway ride [...] Some will disagree

I think it's generally agreed upon that when it comes to highway comfort, the Overland and Mojave are top 2. There does seem to be a decent amount of disagreement as to which is #1 though.

 

[snazzy gladdie]

I have to agree with a lot of the posters that recommend the Overland.

If it's only off road use will be fields and gravel roads at a shooting range, the Overland just fits the bill perfectly. Option it the way you want and make sure you add the Trac-Loc differential.

I was well aware of the Trac-Loc differential when I ordered it, have no use for it, otherwise I would of stepped up to the Rubi and got both front and rear trac and electronic sway bar disconnect

 

[JRobes]

I was well aware of the Trac-Loc differential when I ordered it, have no use for it, otherwise I would of stepped up to the Rubi and got both front and rear trac and electronic sway bar disconnect

The Rubicon has selectable front and rear lockers, not the trac-loc LSD (limited slip) differential available on the other trims. The LSD is in my opinion the better year round on-road differential as it's always actively working without needing your input, whereas the selectable lockers are only useable on loose surfaces (dirt, gravel, mud, snow) but cannot be used on dry pavement. That being said the lockers are obviously much more useful in more extreme off road conditions.

For someone never taking it rock crawling, I still think the full time 4wd transfer case with rear LSD is the best. If it was possible to get a factory LSD in the front axle to pair with the full time transfer case and rear LSD it would be an amazing always active 4WD system.

 

[snazzy gladdie]

The Rubicon has selectable front and rear lockers, not the trac-loc LSD (limited slip) differential available on the other trims. The LSD is in my opinion the better year round on-road differential as it's always actively working without needing your input, whereas the selectable lockers are only useable on loose surfaces (dirt, gravel, mud, snow) but cannot be used on dry pavement. That being said the lockers are obviously much more useful in more extreme off road conditions.

For someone never taking it rock crawling, I still think the full time 4wd transfer case with rear LSD is the best. If it was possible to get a factory LSD in the front axle to pair with the full time transfer case and rear LSD it would be an amazing always active 4WD system.

agreed so that's why I ordered what I did. Every one has there own needs

 

[cranbiz]

I was well aware of the Trac-Loc differential when I ordered it, have no use for it, otherwise I would of stepped up to the Rubi and got both front and rear trac and electronic sway bar disconnect

For the OP's stated uses, the Trac-Loc is a better option.

I bought a Rubi for all the reasons you state. Mine will most likely see some real rock trails and that's why I went with a Rubicon. The OP is going to use his on gravel roads and probably wet fields. A Track-Loc is a better choice here. Fit the vehicle to your use case. I stand by the features of a Rubicon but not everyone needs one.

 

[snazzy gladdie]

For the OP's stated uses, the Trac-Loc is a better option.

I bought a Rubi for all the reasons you state. Mine will most likely see some real rock trails and that's why I went with a Rubicon. The OP is going to use his on gravel roads and probably wet fields. A Track-Loc is a better choice here. Fit the vehicle to your use case. I stand by the features of a Rubicon but not everyone needs one.

agreed I to stand by those features, you also got lower gears (4.10) with that package as well and thats awesome. Although we don't buy Jeeps for fuel mileage I get that, I was looking for the better highway gear (3.73) mileage wise, although probably not that much difference, but still got the better ride.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

High Altitude vs. Overland.

The HA package is a good buy if you want all those options. It would cost more to add them to an Overland and you still wouldn't have some of the HA options.

 

[whiteglad]

If you have crummy potholed roads and whoop-de-do railroad crossings, get the Mojave.

 

[snazzy gladdie]

High Altitude vs. Overland.

The HA package is a good buy if you want all those options. It would cost more to add them to an Overland and you still wouldn't have some of the HA options.

My Overland was right at $52,000 out the door, I did not want leather or the wide axel. The 20" wheels would of been fine but the standard was good for my needs. Again to each his own

 

[JW Jeep]

Definitely the Overland !! The overland has better highway ride, fuel mileage and power. you Still get the great look. I get easy 25 mpg on highway and rides as good as a luxury car.

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