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Which second vehicles compliment the gladiator best?

Escape.idiocracy

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I don’t have a second vehicle. My girlfriend drives a 15 year old Hyundai Elantra that she abuses the hell out of…that thing has been involved in 3 hit and runs, runs 3k miles past oil changes, original suspension, etc…still going strong at 150k miles

In short, check out Hyundais because those things LAST
 

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I love my gladiator and don’t plan to to get rid of it anytime soon. However its not the most comfortable vehicle and drive a lot during the week which cost me over $5000 in fuel last year.

I’m starting to look for a good complimentary vehicle and curious if looking to bounce ideas off of the community.

In my opinion the gladiator is:
1. Fun
2. Convertible
3. Good enough towing/utility for me
4. Okay cabin space
5. Poor cost/ fuel economy

I think a good counterpart would be:
1. Comfortable
2. Cost/ fuel efficient
3. Quality interior and infotainment (kind of in-line with “Comfortable”)
4. Easily towable as a bonus. I have a trip every year or two I’d like to bring this along on.
Sounds like a mini or a Miata to me!
 

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Sounds like a mini or a Miata to me!
I only have space for 2 cars where I currently live. My DD is a 2010 Miata (in which I also run autocross and open track days with), and we are replacing my wife's daily with a 22 Gladiator currently on order.

I'm hoping that will be the perfect "fun" pair of cars. Fun on the road and fun off the road.
 

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My other vehicle is a 2020 BMW M340i. When I want to go fast or go on longer trips, it’s the perfect counterpart/opposite to my Rubicon.
 

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I only have space for 2 cars where I currently live. My DD is a 2010 Miata (in which I also run autocross and open track days with), and we are replacing my wife's daily with a 22 Gladiator currently on order.

I'm hoping that will be the perfect "fun" pair of cars. Fun on the road and fun off the road.
Nice! My wife has a ‘16 Mini copper S countryman, 6 speed. Big enough, but still tons of fun. I envy her manual, but alas, needed max tow.
 

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That is the bike that got me into street motorcycles. Keep that one forever. It's a part of history IMHO.

My other toys are the opposite of Jeeps. Both are in my Showcase with full list of details.

Buell LightningBolt XB12RS

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Nice Lotus! ?

JUST KIDDING - but you probably have people that say that sometimes.

I also have a black 4C. ❤
 
 







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