12-03-2018, 05:30 PM | #1 |
Western Anomaly
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I want a Jeep Gladiator.
It makes no sense.
But it’s a vehicle I don’t want to want. But the JL Wrangler is so good, the Gladiator appeals to me even more.
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12-03-2018, 07:04 PM | #2 |
Alphanumeric
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Huh, it's like the last vehicle I'd want. Horses for courses... But I expect they'll be very successful.
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12-03-2018, 07:30 PM | #3 |
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i like it.
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12-03-2018, 08:46 PM | #4 |
Mugwump
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I've been staring at it trying to figure out why I would want one.
And why I wanted one a year ago before they were ready. I'm coming up empty. What do you use the Wrangler for that it is good at? |
12-03-2018, 08:55 PM | #5 |
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There's part of me that's interested in a JL, but I don't actually have any pickup needs that would be met by the small bed on the back. Looks like a good way to get your cargo wet and stolen.
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12-03-2018, 09:37 PM | #6 | |
Mugwump
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If you want to go offroad it's not the best vehicle.
If you want a truck to use the bed it's not the best vehicle If you want comfortable road driving it's not the best vehicle If you want all three??? I am still not convinced it's the right vehicle. I'm watching some TFL Truck youtube videos on the gladiator and laughing at the comments Quote:
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12-03-2018, 09:42 PM | #7 |
Old Fart
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Looks super long in person
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12-03-2018, 11:00 PM | #8 |
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12-03-2018, 11:55 PM | #9 |
Old Fart
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12-04-2018, 06:58 AM | #10 |
No more BMWs
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Put me in the camp of the Gladiator being near the bottom of my "I want one of these" list. What's the definition of a "Jack of all trades?" The Wrangler is pretty much the opposite of that. Not really good at anything you'd ever ask it to do. Clunky on-road, not quiet, not efficient, not spacious, not luxurious and lacking in utility as a truck.
Awesome. edit: Then I ran across the Edmunds "True cost to own" list (this one from 2012) on another forum. It's like a listing of the cars I'd least like to own and drive. True Cost to Own 2012 Nissan Leaf $19,732 2013 Fiat 500e $20,807 2014 Chevy Spark EV $21,086 2012 Scion iQ $21,713 2012 Mazda 2 $22,013 2012 Mitsubishi Mirage $22,185 2012 Honda Insight $22,368 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid $22,433 2012 Hyundai Accent hatchback $22,729 2012 Toyota Yaris 5 spd $23,298 2012 Chevy Volt $23,707 2012 Honda CRZ Base 5 spd $23,790 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in $24,066 2012 Honda Fit $24,475 2012 Toyota Corolla $24,549 2014 Smart FourTwo Electric $24,611 2012 Toyota Prius $25,373 2013 Ford Fusion Energi $27,712 2012 VW Jetta Diesel $28,524 |
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