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People that own them really like them. My neighbor got a Rubicon and he loves it; to me they're closer to the old Land Rovers I grew up with at home; rugged, can carry enough and will happily be daily'd. I can see the appeal over a dedicated midsize. You're not giving away that much.
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“...in the hands of politicians grand designs achieve nothing but new forms of the old misery...”
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Not seeing much in the way of deeply discounted new 2023's Gladiators in my area, except for a couple Sports. Owning a 2 door JK Willys, I'd want a Rubicon.
This used 2023 Rubicon for $43.4k w/ 25k miles is tempting though. Looks to already have 35 inch tires on it. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=carGurusHomePageModel&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=d2021&zip=65761#listing=375803720/NONE/DEFAULT |
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Seen 2 of these running around town.
Converted Monster 6x6 Jeep Gladiator! |
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It's a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack
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My opinion...small, uncomfortable, niche.
I went with a full size truck and I love it; I'd never consider a Jeep again. |
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Originally Posted By Dagger41: Seen 2 of these running around town. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fizNPTaSFP8 View Quote Not my cup of tea and I see no value in them |
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Let us never forget, government has no resources of its own. Government can only give to us what it has previously taken from us.
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Driving down the dirt road by me that is now pockmarked like the surface of the moon this morning… due to snow melt and runoff it’s just a magical treat to drive down. I’m doing 5 mph or less so it’s not too unbearable, and the truck is bouncing like crazy.
A young chick in basic Ford Escape turns on the road behind me … and is keeping up with me. She’s bottoming that thing out left and right and is right on my bumper. Short story long: You can always tell a leaser from a buyer on the dirt roads when they’re this bad. |
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Let's Go Red Wings!
Beautifying the world one logo at a time since 1993. Soli Deo Gloria |
Did the back and forth with a dealer today. He came within $400 of the price I had in my head.
Well equipped Rubicon, 67,575 sticker, talked them 15,171 off sticker and got him to delete their dumb $997 dealer add-on for bullshit paint protection as well. Nothing to trade so no fuck-fuck games there. I was all ready to have him email a sales contract over.. then the wife decided we aren't going to spend the(that much) money. So, now I'm reduced to looking at a couple of Sport S models with Max tow, which won't be the worst thing at least. |
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Bought a brand new 2022 Gladiator Mojave in July of 2022. I owned it 6 weeks, during that time it went back to the dealership 4 times for multiple engine cylinder misfires. Replaced wires cables cylinders etc. in the shop 3-7 days each time. They said we need to replace the engine. I was done with it. My only regret was buying it in the first place. What a piece of junk.
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Originally Posted By c350z: Bought a brand new 2022 Gladiator Mojave in July of 2022. I owned it 6 weeks, during that time it went back to the dealership 4 times for multiple engine cylinder misfires. Replaced wires cables cylinders etc. in the shop 3-7 days each time. They said we need to replace the engine. I was done with it. My only regret was buying it in the first place. What a piece of junk. View Quote One of the guys at work owns a 4-door wrangler. It's currently on its third engine. first two replaced under warranty. |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Did the back and forth with a dealer today. He came within $400 of the price I had in my head. Well equipped Rubicon, 67,575 sticker, talked them 15,171 off sticker and got him to delete their dumb $997 dealer add-on for bullshit paint protection as well. Nothing to trade so no fuck-fuck games there. I was all ready to have him email a sales contract over.. then the wife decided we aren't going to spend the(that much) money. So, now I'm reduced to looking at a couple of Sport S models with Max tow, which won't be the worst thing at least. View Quote I had a bone stock, zero options Sport with roll up windows for 3 years before I recently got my JTR and I loved that truck dearly. Get what you can afford and you'll enjoy it dude. Most people simply do not need a Rubicon. It is a very focused package to say the least and you do feel it when getting around day to day. However it's also an absolute mountain goat and I happen to work at a mountain. |
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Mojave owner here.
The auxiliary batteries for the stop/start feature are junk. Keep an eye on it or delete the auxiliary (easy 15 minutes) Watch your coolant levels - there may be a link between coolant loss and a misfire issue. I've had no issues and it's a fun truck that begs for adventure. Do not get a manual- the ratios are trash and the clutch has no soul. The auto is really nice. If I had to do it over I would consider the diesel as the gasser isn't anything to write home about. |
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Originally Posted By RCC1: Gladiator picture thread? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/175250/IMG_7614-3115333.jpg View Quote Was waiting for you to show up dude lol. This is my favorite Gladiator. |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Beat! LOL Did that thing always have a 392 in it or is that something new? I can't remember seeing that sticker on some of the other pics posted. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By MainePure: Was waiting for you to show up dude lol. This is my favorite Gladiator. Beat! LOL Did that thing always have a 392 in it or is that something new? I can't remember seeing that sticker on some of the other pics posted. Hemi swapped in 2022 to get better fuel mileage and make the road drivability 100% better. |
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Originally Posted By RCC1: Gladiator picture thread? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/175250/IMG_7614-3115333.jpg View Quote Pure bad assery. What ever happened to your highboy? |
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Freaking love my JKU. It's a beast. Don't think I'll ever be without a 4-door Jeep. I daily drive it and it's been through Fordyce and Rubicon. Nothing more to add.
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I'm still rolling in the 2010 Sahara jku. Been waiting for prices to come down. Maybe someday I can justify one.
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The dildo of consequence rarely arrives lubed.
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I had a picture but my SD card failed. I saw one locally that had SPYNX on the hood. I assume this was a owner applied decal. I can't find that model on line but it was military team and looked bad ass.
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The dildo of consequence rarely arrives lubed.
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: They're not going to get any lower than they are right now. Dealers are doing 20-25% off MSRP with Jeep's 15% offer. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By mancow: I'm still rolling in the 2010 Sahara jku. Been waiting for prices to come down. Maybe someday I can justify one. They're not going to get any lower than they are right now. Dealers are doing 20-25% off MSRP with Jeep's 15% offer. Damn... |
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The dildo of consequence rarely arrives lubed.
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A little bit of a related question.
I know that the Rubicon has slightly larger/taller fenders. Are they a direct bolt-on to a sport model? |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: A little bit of a related question. I know that the Rubicon has slightly larger/taller fenders. Are they a direct bolt-on to a sport model? View Quote As long as the running lights are the same type on both(LED vs Halogen) you'll be gtg. I believe the fender liners are different as well so grab those too if you do it. But generally yeah most exterior parts will bolt right up from other trims. |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Yeah that poor 3.6 would be miserable pulling that setup around, even with the right gearing. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By RCC1: Hemi swapped in 2022 to get better fuel mileage and make the road drivability 100% better. Yeah that poor 3.6 would be miserable pulling that setup around, even with the right gearing. I really wish they had offered them with just the regular 5.7 hemi. I'd have one in the driveway |
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Wake up, wake up and smell the ashes.
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Unloaded my 22 model Willys 2 weeks ago. Bought it new. Main reason I bought it was the Gobi color as I really liked it.
Installed a level kit and 34" tires, bumper and step rails. Can't say anything really bad about but it only had 7,500 miles on it when I traded it. Main reason was I wanted something bigger to better handle a camper. Our camper was well withing weight limits but I always felt it was marginal for towing. With the 3.6 engine and the aero of a brick just not the ticket for towing much of anything. |
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Originally Posted By DaveJRSC: This post needs more Russell Crowe. View Quote That's what I thought it was about too. I liked the movie so much I named one of my dogs Maximus Decimus Meridius. We call him Max. Attached File |
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Let's go Brandon!
not joeII, I'm Joe My grandfather was Joe senior, dad Joe Jr, I'm the third. So my username is joeIII223 Those are three I's not L's Thanks @whiskerz @Boomer for helping me clear this up. |
Got a deal worked today on a Sport S with Max tow, big screen and premium auto group, cold weather package, body colored fenders and hard top. Cloth seats. Auto. It's white with black wheels which isn't awesome, but not terrible either. No LEDs though, which blows. I'll retrofit something.
13,605 off MSRP. Going tomorrow or Monday and hopefully seal this up before the wife changes her mind. |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Got a deal worked today on a Sport S with Max tow, big screen and premium auto group, cold weather package, body colored fenders and hard top. Cloth seats. Auto. It's white with black wheels which isn't awesome, but not terrible either. No LEDs though, which blows. I'll retrofit something. 13,605 off MSRP. Going tomorrow or Monday and hopefully seal this up before the wife changes her mind. View Quote There’s kits to retrofit the OEM LEDs front and back. |
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Wake up, wake up and smell the ashes.
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Originally Posted By RCC1: Gladiator picture thread? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/175250/IMG_7614-3115333.jpg View Quote I personally think this sticker would look great on your ride. Attached File |
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Wake up, wake up and smell the ashes.
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Got a deal worked today on a Sport S with Max tow, big screen and premium auto group, cold weather package, body colored fenders and hard top. Cloth seats. Auto. It's white with black wheels which isn't awesome, but not terrible either. No LEDs though, which blows. I'll retrofit something. 13,605 off MSRP. Going tomorrow or Monday and hopefully seal this up before the wife changes her mind. View Quote Get a tazer. |
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Let us never forget, government has no resources of its own. Government can only give to us what it has previously taken from us.
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Originally Posted By c350z: Bought a brand new 2022 Gladiator Mojave in July of 2022. I owned it 6 weeks, during that time it went back to the dealership 4 times for multiple engine cylinder misfires. Replaced wires cables cylinders etc. in the shop 3-7 days each time. They said we need to replace the engine. I was done with it. My only regret was buying it in the first place. What a piece of junk. View Quote Damn, that sucks (and not the norm). I’ve had two pentastar engines (‘12 wrangler & ‘21 Mojave) and have driven over 100k miles between the two with absolutely no engine issues. |
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Took delivery today.
Sport S with Max Tow, cold weather package, and the deluxe screen and sound system. Like it a lot so far! Attached File Attached File Have an appointment to tint the remaining windows on Wednesday, have a bullet point phone holder and a tonneau cover coming. Also going to order a leveling kit soon. I have some other plans but the wife is gonna make me wait a while haha. |
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enjoy your new ride
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Took delivery today. Sport S with Max Tow, cold weather package, and the deluxe screen and sound system. Like it a lot so far! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_3107_jpeg-3119311.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_3109_jpeg-3119312.JPG Have an appointment to tint the remaining windows on Wednesday, have a bullet point phone holder and a tonneau cover coming. Also going to order a leveling kit soon. I have some other plans but the wife is gonna make me wait a while haha. View Quote NICE! Enjoy. Bulletpoint is great, I have their Rubigrid with 2 phone holders and a dashcam mount. Did the roof come lined or is it the fiberglass? I put some molle headliners in and they make a huge difference in road noise and heating/cooling. Plus they look cool. |
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Let's Go Red Wings!
Beautifying the world one logo at a time since 1993. Soli Deo Gloria |
Originally Posted By macman37: NICE! Enjoy. Bulletpoint is great, I have their Rubigrid with 2 phone holders and a dashcam mount. Did the roof come lined or is it the fiberglass? I put some molle headliners in and they make a huge difference in road noise and heating/cooling. Plus they look cool. View Quote I was cheap and didn’t buy the grid. Just the left side mount with the MagSafe mount. Panels are bare fiberglass. I did 72 most of the way home. I don’t think the wind noise is something I’m even going to care about, but might see you point on the hot/cold issue. Got a link to a product? |
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Took delivery today. Sport S with Max Tow, cold weather package, and the deluxe screen and sound system. Like it a lot so far! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_3107_jpeg-3119311.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_3109_jpeg-3119312.JPG Have an appointment to tint the remaining windows on Wednesday, have a bullet point phone holder and a tonneau cover coming. Also going to order a leveling kit soon. I have some other plans but the wife is gonna make me wait a while haha. View Quote Congrats my daughter's started out like that and now. The JK is my 2010 that I traded in on my Grey Rubicon Attached File Attached File |
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Let us never forget, government has no resources of its own. Government can only give to us what it has previously taken from us.
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: I was cheap and didn’t buy the grid. Just the left side mount with the MagSafe mount. Panels are bare fiberglass. I did 72 most of the way home. I don’t think the wind noise is something I’m even going to care about, but might see you point on the hot/cold issue. Got a link to a product? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By macman37: NICE! Enjoy. Bulletpoint is great, I have their Rubigrid with 2 phone holders and a dashcam mount. Did the roof come lined or is it the fiberglass? I put some molle headliners in and they make a huge difference in road noise and heating/cooling. Plus they look cool. I was cheap and didn’t buy the grid. Just the left side mount with the MagSafe mount. Panels are bare fiberglass. I did 72 most of the way home. I don’t think the wind noise is something I’m even going to care about, but might see you point on the hot/cold issue. Got a link to a product? I got mine from Invictus Offroad and they are fantastic. Big issue: Their website is completely offline and their facebook post from June of last year says they’re moving… So no updates. I found them from Jeepgladiatorforum.com (Great resource!) so maybe there’s a new player or just a different website for them now. You’re definitely gonna need something for the headliner though. My first winter with the truck was cold, I could feel the cold through the fiberglass, and the road noise wasn’t awful just driving but listening to music or talking through the truck on speaker was a bit rough. Good thing is hopefully they have time to get back up and running - they were doing good work at Invictus. The quality is excellent. Also advise not using the defroster if it’s Wisconsin/Michigan cold though. Anything under the 20s and I don’t use it at all. I turned mine on one 4* day and watched a crack advance across the windshield when the thing was 2 months old. And I have the Gorilla glass! |
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Let's Go Red Wings!
Beautifying the world one logo at a time since 1993. Soli Deo Gloria |
Thanks for the tips.
I’m a member at jeepgladiatorforums and I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time there the last couple weeks. Pretty sure I’m going to go wirh Rock Trix 115s. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By macman37: NICE! Enjoy. Bulletpoint is great, I have their Rubigrid with 2 phone holders and a dashcam mount. Did the roof come lined or is it the fiberglass? I put some molle headliners in and they make a huge difference in road noise and heating/cooling. Plus they look cool. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By macman37: Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Took delivery today. Sport S with Max Tow, cold weather package, and the deluxe screen and sound system. Like it a lot so far! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_3107_jpeg-3119311.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_3109_jpeg-3119312.JPG Have an appointment to tint the remaining windows on Wednesday, have a bullet point phone holder and a tonneau cover coming. Also going to order a leveling kit soon. I have some other plans but the wife is gonna make me wait a while haha. NICE! Enjoy. Bulletpoint is great, I have their Rubigrid with 2 phone holders and a dashcam mount. Did the roof come lined or is it the fiberglass? I put some molle headliners in and they make a huge difference in road noise and heating/cooling. Plus they look cool. I used black anodized 20mm aluminum X channel and mounted it to the two recessed dash mount points with standoff studs. Then used slide on hardware with aluminum camera arms to aluminum phone holders. It is all metal and infitely adjustable across the entire dash. It was all far cheaper than any kit and much higher quality. |
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The dildo of consequence rarely arrives lubed.
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Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Thanks for the tips. I’m a member at jeepgladiatorforums and I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time there the last couple weeks. Pretty sure I’m going to go wirh Rock Trix 115s. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_3093_jpeg-3119364.JPG View Quote I’d totally rock those. Hopefully when I need to re-shoe with 35s I have the coin. |
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Let's Go Red Wings!
Beautifying the world one logo at a time since 1993. Soli Deo Gloria |
Originally Posted By mancow: I used black anodized 20mm aluminum X channel and mounted it to the two recessed dash mount points with standoff studs. Then used slide on hardware with aluminum camera arms to aluminum phone holders. It is all metal and infitely adjustable across the entire dash. It was all far cheaper than any kit and much higher quality. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mancow: Originally Posted By macman37: Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Took delivery today. Sport S with Max Tow, cold weather package, and the deluxe screen and sound system. Like it a lot so far! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_3107_jpeg-3119311.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/578900/IMG_3109_jpeg-3119312.JPG Have an appointment to tint the remaining windows on Wednesday, have a bullet point phone holder and a tonneau cover coming. Also going to order a leveling kit soon. I have some other plans but the wife is gonna make me wait a while haha. NICE! Enjoy. Bulletpoint is great, I have their Rubigrid with 2 phone holders and a dashcam mount. Did the roof come lined or is it the fiberglass? I put some molle headliners in and they make a huge difference in road noise and heating/cooling. Plus they look cool. I used black anodized 20mm aluminum X channel and mounted it to the two recessed dash mount points with standoff studs. Then used slide on hardware with aluminum camera arms to aluminum phone holders. It is all metal and infitely adjustable across the entire dash. It was all far cheaper than any kit and much higher quality. Cheers! There’s no wrong way to make it yours. |
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Let's Go Red Wings!
Beautifying the world one logo at a time since 1993. Soli Deo Gloria |
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