Wife hates gladiator

[DreamedofaJeepSomeday]

After 43 years, me and the misses have an understanding. As we are both retired LOE's we have to investigate the motive behind each other's wants, and over the total term of our marriage, I have wanted a Jeep, and when I saw the Gladiator, I was hooked. She investigated my motives for wanting one and found it included taking her with me to the desert and other such places... and I was in. Below is evidence of my plan and plot to obtain what I wanted, while getting her to want it too.

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[Shootist]

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Jesse was awesome to work with. They sent a flat bed to pick it up and I flew up and drove it back to Atlanta. My face hurt for a week after that trip from all the grinning!

Yep. I know exactly who you are talking about. Those guys produce some seriously cool rigs. I pass by them quite regularly in the winter months going up to snow ski.

 

[Erievon]

Tried to read all 8 pages here....if I missed this I'm sorry. Is this the family's only vehicle, or do you each have your own?

If you each have your own, and if it's not a matter of the Gladiator putting too much strain on the family budget, she can have all the opinions she wants, doesn't matter. Respect and thank her for the opinion, but it's your vehicle. As long as she gets to pick her own as well. You can offer her advice but you can't deny her choice for herself under these same conditions. My wife thought the Gladiator was "fugly" in her words, she preferred the wrangler, but knew it was my vehicle to choose since the financials were fine. After I brought it home she said she was wrong, pictures didn't do it justice, and really loves it now. So much so she's seriously thinking about trading her Cherokee in on a JL for herself. But even if she wanted a Prius, I'd support that, because it would be hers. Married 17 years so far and this has worked well for us.

BUT, If this is the family's one and only vehicle, then I get it. You have to let her have some input, and a wrangler is a darn good compromise.

 

[Mr._Bill]

After 8 pages, the OP has responded a few times, but has not answered any of the questions asked, or provided any further details or any explanation of the situation.

 

[Caraholic]

After 8 pages, the OP has responded a few times, but has not answered any of the questions asked, or provided any further details or any explanation of the situation.

No I’ve been reading them all lol
Plan it it will happen. Great wife but her vision of cars and

If she is OK with a Wrangler, I don't understand what is the problem with a Gladiator?

she’s okay with it far more. She hates the looks that’s her major holdup! Damn creatures!

 

[Caraholic]

My wife didn’t like my jlur too much but loved the jtr only thing is she says are you going to lift it and put big tires on it. I say only 2 inches
to the op is she buying it. Or are you. ?Get what you want. ?

No I have a thing about lifts. Unfortunately my experience is they’re mostly inferior in quality. Mostly. I feel they’re usually a crap shoot...

 

[Caraholic]

After 8 pages, the OP has responded a few times, but has not answered any of the questions asked, or provided any further details or any explanation of the situation.

Lol I’ve been watching with enjoyment. Fortunately my unconventional job has had me rather bound up- I have had moments to read thru but time to comment is often interrupted!
Damn job thing!!! $$$= getting it at some point!!

 

[Freebooter]

I vote you show her this thread..........it shows you care about her............then how can she say no!

 

[Caraholic]

I vote you show her this thread..........it shows you care about her............then how can she say no!

I’ll try or more like- the neighbors will think we’re nuts! Again?

 

[Uparms]

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

Who gives a rats ass? Wasted post, wasted time!

 

[Gvsukids]

So why are you asking us for an opinion on what your wife should do? Shouldn't that be discussion you have with her? Are you looking for ammo to have against her view of the gladiator?

 

[Caraholic]

Who gives a rats ass? Wasted post, wasted time!

So why are you asking us for an opinion on what your wife should do? Shouldn't that be discussion you have with her? Are you looking for ammo to have against her view of the gladiator?

lol I find this aspect of life funny. Just a convo point... a rant actually. No ammo needed, and in life it’s a bucket of sorts you might find yourself standing in. Sometimes not much to do about it. Like I said it’s not if- but when.

 

[Caraholic]

Who gives a rats ass? Wasted post, wasted time!

Your grumpy dude..... Im sure that was merely impulsive lol.. Way too serious you are- Let simple stuff slide. Let’s talk Jeeps and have fun. I’ve owned many and this current iteration looks to be among the best so far.
Cheers, be well

 

[5JeepsAz]

Well, after all this, we have rights. We want to meet the wife and hear her side off the story! We get to know the outcome. We will protest dance until we get resolutions. And if you name it, we get votes.

 

[Caraholic]

Well, after all this, we have rights. We want to meet the wife and hear her side off the story! We get to know the outcome. We will protest dance until we get resolutions. And if you name it, we get votes.

Well- her side is-
She hates its looks lol
Doesn’t want to get rid of her 4Runner, my commuter or the newer truck. See- it’s really that I’m a caraholic that’s the true reason lol!! She says the neighs will think we’re crazy. She wants a bit first. God I don’t want a boat!!
Doesn’t want to get rid of the o

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