Wife hates gladiator

[Lateralus]

We test drove my gladiator at the dealer but we also test drove a 4 door JL. Wife preferred the JL because it was more nimble feeling. I told her that everyone has a 4 door and having a truck means we can get more use out of it. She knew how excited I was and gave in.

I think the gladiator is unappealing to many because of how a 31" tire looks on this massively long truck. The rubicon looks great with 33's and 35's even more so.

Take her to a dealer with a rubi to test drive and tell her about resale value, capability etc.

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[BLK HOLE]

I love and respect my wife but I don’t even consider her when choosing my vehicles (for choice, but I do financially of course). They’re for me, not her.

 

[WanderingTrail]

If it’s just that she doesn’t like it, and not a money thing, you need to just get it. She knew who she was marrying years ago. Buy it, park it in your front yard, go into the kitchen (where she should be) and mic drop those fat ass key fobs on the counter. Then grab a beer out of the fridge and walk out.

Be careful, my buddy did that with a brand new C8 corvette... parked it in the driveway, went with his buddies to New Orleans for the weekend. She woke up and called him pissed off about the new 'vettte in the driveway (she hated 'vettes). He now drives a really nice Honda Odyssey to work and she drives a C8 to work... Man Card Redacted.

Ron

 

[BLK HOLE]

If it’s just that she doesn’t like it, and not a money thing, you need to just get it. She knew who she was marrying years ago. Buy it, park it in your front yard, go into the kitchen (where she should be) and mic drop those fat ass key fobs on the counter. Then grab a beer out of the fridge and walk out.






Totally joking about the kitchen thing.

I assume this entire post is a joke, or should be. Including “just getting it”.

 

[Shootist]

Wow. Maybe it is my age or the way I was raised. Perhaps it is just that I have been successful at life. I have my priorities in life straight. The family certainly comes first and there would never be a time that I would neglect my family over one of my needs/wants and they know this. I would be the first to sacrifice one of my toys if I needed to do so in order to provide. However, if those priorities are satisfied I will be damned anyone will tell me what I will or will not drive. Yes, I would say there’s the door if put in such a situation. But at the same time. Yes, she can have any vehicle she wants too. If that is an impractical car like any two seater typically is in a family with kids. I would still say get it unless mine was also a two seater and we could not afford a third “people mover” vehicle. If that is the case I would just pick a more practical car for myself and let her have her two seater. I prefer trucks anyway.

 

[Shootist]

My wife understands this song and agrees.



Yes, I am still a guy.

 

[Jeepnoob34]

I assume this entire post is a joke, or should be. Including “just getting it”.

It was, for the most part. It wasn’t far off from what you said though. Just getting it and “don’t even consider her” sound the same to me at the end of the day. Lol

 

[BLK HOLE]

It was, for the most part. It wasn’t far off from what you said though. Just getting it and “don’t even consider her” sound the same to me at the end of the day. Lol

Maybe a little. I read yours more as don’t even discuss it in any form (financially or otherwise). Maybe I’m just reading too much into it.

 

[BLK HOLE]

Apparently there are 2 kinds of wives, lol

 

[Factoid]

I have a solution, although it is to a problem I don’t understand.

Buy the Gladiator, peal off the two Gladiator stickers and replace them with Wrangler stickers. Now bring it home and tell her you bought the Wrangler extended bed model.

Problem solved...next?

 

[DunnMan]

So... about me....
Like many of you but unlike most of you, I am an official car-a-holic. My passion has been automobiles since my earliest memories. I used to draw endlessly- getting in trouble daily at school while ignoring my classes- for years. Principles office and detentions daily-for yes....this.
I imagined new concepts and dreamed I could have a similar job/role just like that Ralph Giles guy - (you know FCA head designer, artist and car guru himself).
I even thought out, drew out and conceptualized a new electromagnetic independent wheel propulsion unit that was super interesting. (Even as a young person that is). It led to four years of drafting in school and I had a pretty good Hand in drawing already.
Professionally I chose a far different path if only to stay out of a desk job. Hate being forced indoors... and I live a strong well rounded life from that decision.
I’ve owned so many neat cars and a strong number of Jeeps, FSJ CC, CJ,TJ
It’s rediculous. I could go on and on....
But I have a whole new issue I can’t really get around.
——-my wife hates the gladiator——-
I’ve been authorized basically to get a wrangler. Not what I want. Since I first saw the gladiator concept 15 years ago and was put off by never ending FCA teases, I have craved, yearned, pined and obsessed over this.
Yea wifey works hard and successfully too. She contributes well and wants to have car input. BUT- I simply don’t get that to her, cars are a nice or nicer or lesser version a of toaster- or appliance or tool, if you will. So In this manner yes- I have somewhat monopolized the car choices we’ve made, always pressing my preferences first.
I also remember telling her that while we were dating- keeping me meant dealing, coping and coexisting with my passion..... also.

Dear Mojave Jeep truck.... someday. Sooner or later..... it’s not if or how but when. God do I ever regret ever having sold —any— of my Jeeps. The most liberating devices you can touch and use daily as a part of your life. To this end.... I my friends, am the most car ridiculously car crazed fool you might ever meet.
Now on to the fun stuff- let’s talk about Jeeps again

That's a shame. I make all the money and buy whatever the hell I want.

 

[Gobi Wan K]

My wife won't even let me roll a window down when we are driving. We haven't crossed that bridge yet as she has been in Alaska since I got it and hasn't even seen it in person yet.

 

[redrider]

I was about to send words of sympathy, then reason took over. Your bed, lay in it.

 

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