What Made You Choose Your Car?

[carmigo]

Of all the vehicles out there, what drew you to your ride? Did you instantly know what you wanted or did you shop around first?

We’re curious about your journey. We assume most of you are going to talk about your Gladiator, but tell us about other ones too if you want.


On a personal note, here’s why I chose my Jeep Renegade — I know, wrong crowd but bare with me. The Corolla I had before was totaled (RIP Alejandro) and I needed a car that was affordable but still an upgrade. I was initially drawn to a Jeep because I had a friend with this sick purple jeep with removable doors. I also enjoyed that Jeeps had little easter eggs hidden around them. Plus, Jeeps aren’t shy with color and I liked that I could have a fun colored car without any extra work or money. Plus jeep owners know how to have fun and have cute traditions like leaving each other ducks.

All that considered, I did look at other options but kept eyeing the sweet Jeep Wrangler on the lot. It was way out of my price range and I was looking for something more compact for day to day stuff. The folks at the dealership showed me to an orange used renegade and it was a pretty good fit for my needs and price range. I named her Velma. I’m pretty happy with her and I like that it syncs with apple play, and is decent on fuel efficiency.


Anyway, tell us about your vehicle and what made you choose it. Was there much of a choice? Sometimes we choose our vehicles and other times they choose us, like when your parents stick you with that old family car but then you go on to have amazing memories with it. Either way, reply with how you chose or ended up with your car.

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[MKAYMEOW]

I had a 95 YJ that I ran to 376k as my first car, I got a JK after that, but when the Gladiator came out I got a Launch edition because I wanted to keep my Wrangler but wanted more space. Now me, my huskies and my gal can camp with a tons of space and we still have a really capable vehicle. That longer wheelbase took some getting used to, but I am very happy with my JT.

 

[HankB]

Ok I'll bite,

2022 Glad - Needed a small truck for the dog, dump & home depot runs, and because we have a large boat posing as a summer cottage, i.e. I needed a sensible vehicle. Have owned Ford & GM/Chevy full sized trucks, but never a Jeep, and the roof comes off.

2019 Audi SQ5 - Its the wife's ride, her choice, nuff said.

2018 Porsche Panamera 4S - because I wanted to try out a sensible Porsche after a string of very not so sensible ones. But how sensible is a 440 HP sports sedan with a 4" ground clearance when there is 6" of slush on the road, or you need a 4x8 sheet of plywood? But now that I have a truck again, the question is do I revert to 2 door/2 seats rear engine, or 4 door/ 4 door electric slot car?

So if I'm honest, the reason why I bought the Glad is so I can stop having a sensible car and go get another 911 that I really want. I guess that also means getting an EV even if it is a Porsche is a silly idea.

Good talk Carmigo!
Thanks for posting, I've got it all sorted now.

 

[Alfonz]

 

[ShadowsPapa]

What made me choose my car? Or my truck?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Flip? is that you?

 

[Barnaby’sdad]

I wanted something I could take off some sweet jumps.

 

[Rahkmalla]

manual convertible with removable doors. looks cooler than a wrangler.

now that I have it I take it off-road, but prior to the purchase that was not a deciding factor. I think it will be from here on out though.

 

[CoachA]

Since I became an adult, I’ve needed pickups for hauling vegetable gardening supplies, building supplies and the 4 to 7 large rescue dogs with whom I have lived. All my trucks have been equipped with bed caps for my dog friends. Started out with a Ford Ranger, transitioned to Toyota Tacomas (owned two of them) and, most recently, bought a used 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. Thought I’d own a go anywhere, do anything rig that would allow me, with a winch I installed, to get myself and others out of most any jam we might find ourselves in. So far, 14 months of ownership, I can report that the Jeep is the most capable and reliable work vehicle I have owned.

 

[Beewdawg]

I've always loved the Wrangler look but didn't like it's unruly nature on the road.

I first saw a firecracker red gladiator at a local car wash. It was being vacuumed out by its smiling faced owner as I was entering the wash in my nondescript Japanese sedan thinking that the Gladiator was bad ass. At that point I knew I had to have one.

Started my research on the gladiator and realized it was financially doable.
Test drove a few and found the longer wheelbase tamed the unruly characteristics of the Wranglers I had driven previously.
Ordered one with the options I wanted and the rest is history.

Been in love with her ever since.
That's my story

 

[Rocksalt]

I chose my JT because it is a truck, not a car

 

[GEETCH]

Interesting topic, guess I'll chime in.

I guess you could say this Journey started in 2011. I bought a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. I researched that vehicle and others for two years prior to purchase. I wanted an off-roading vehicle, mid-sized truck. I like having the bed to make Home Depot runs, help buddies move, hunting etc. Tacoma (at the time) seemed the most reliable, support for aftermarket and had all the check blocks I was looking for at the time. Got a basic 4X4 six speed manual 4 door white Tacoma.

While taking it off road, I quickly learned the IFS for the type of wheeling I do wasn't the greatest. started making modifications slowly and in 3 years I was stationed overseas. I left the Tacoma in my brothers hands while I was gone. didn't expect to be gone for almost 8 years LOL.

In 2019, i was getting ready for another deployment and decided to stock up on my porno mags, you know, Four Wheeler, Guns & Ammo, American Hunter, Popular Mechanics etc. well in one of the mags, center fold was the Gladiator. at first I thought it was a concept or a joke honestly. (Never looked at jeeps before, I wanted a truck bed)

Remembering what I still planned to do to the Tacoma, I researched the Gladiator from 2019 to 2021 when I finally purchased mine and had it delivered upon my return to the US. so far, it has been my favorite vehicle I have owned. Also, it is the most modification I have ever done to any vehicle I've owned. Definitely have made it mine and have built my dream truck and take it out wheeling any chance I can get with the Rubicon and 3 trails in Big Bear planned for this year prior to leaving Cali.

 

[FLGladiator]

Weather mod, ramped up hurricanes and flooding. Climate BS agenda.

 

[Free2roam]

Don't have a car. I have either a Jeep or a truck. Or the GLADIATOR!

 

[carmigo]

I had a 95 YJ that I ran to 376k as my first car, I got a JK after that, but when the Gladiator came out I got a Launch edition because I wanted to keep my Wrangler but wanted more space. Now me, my huskies and my gal can camp with a tons of space and we still have a really capable vehicle. That longer wheelbase took some getting used to, but I am very happy with my JT.

We gotta see these huskies!

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