Time to buy a Gladiator? $20k off MSRP’s!

[Mike W.]

I assume it was the 2.3 ecoboost ranger and current (old) body style? The new Ranger interiors look really nice.

It was the '24 Raptor.. Interior is overloaded and feels cramped. I've grown to detest all of the useless crap automakers cram into every empty surface.

 

[Todd n Natalie]

It was the '24 Raptor.. Interior is overloaded and feels cramped. I've grown to detest all of the useless crap automakers cram into every empty surface.

I didn't even know those were out yet.

 

[plainjaneFJC]

I didn't even know those were out yet.

I think they had a few at auto shows but I thought they were manufacturer vehicles not for sale.

 

[plainjaneFJC]

It was the '24 Raptor.. Interior is overloaded and feels cramped. I've grown to detest all of the useless crap automakers cram into every empty surface.

I bet it would boogey though. That looks like a sweet truck just pricey for a midsize.

 

[Todd n Natalie]

I bet it would boogey though. That looks like a sweet truck just pricey for a midsize.

If I didn't need to tow, it would be a toss up between that and the Gladiator. Probably Gladiator in the lead by a little bit though.
Can you still get selec-trac in them?

 

[plainjaneFJC]

If I didn't need to tow, it would be a toss up between that and the Gladiator. Probably Gladiator in the lead by a little bit though.
Can you still get selec-trac in them?

I have no idea what that is?😆

 

[Todd n Natalie]

I have no idea what that is?😆

It's like Auto-Trac in GM's or 4Auto in Fords. Basically an AWD mode.
They had it on JL and JT's a couple years ago. Not sure if it's still an option.

 

[mog]

If I didn't need to tow, it would be a toss up between that and the Gladiator. Probably Gladiator in the lead by a little bit though.
Can you still get selec-trac in them?

Current model year Gladiators offer 'Rock-Trac' in the Rubicon.

 

[Todd n Natalie]

Current model year Gladiators offer 'Rock-Trac' in the Rubicon.
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I guess that's nice if you're buying a Rubicon, haha.

 

[Dan Grec]

Current model year Gladiators offer 'Rock-Trac' in the Rubicon.
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My Australian Gladiator Rubicon had that transfer case (rack-trac with full-time 4wd).
It was the only option on the Rubicon
I think it's designed for people who don't understand 4wd, and want something like a Subaru so you can just leave it in and it will save you on snow or gravel or whatever.
I never really liked it.

-Dan

 

[Mules]

I bought my Gladiator right before COVID pricing hit the automotive world. The COVID car shortage is now over with dealership’s lots full of cars. Car prices are just adjusting back to normal levels.

 

[AggieOE]

I would probably jump on this opportunity if my JK wasn't paid off.
That being said, I use the back of my JK all the time and would have to have a bed cap on a Gladiator to get the same capability. I DO think Jeep will discontinue it soon though and that these will become hot-ticket items on the used market. Hopefully, I can get the chance to grab one before then.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

I loved the Gladiator right up to the point that I sat in one. At 6’8” it’s just not an option. Bummed me out too. They might be one of my favorite looking vehicles on the road.

Um, that's why the roof comes off, sir.

 

[Berserker]

I loved the Gladiator right up to the point that I sat in one. At 6’8” it’s just not an option. Bummed me out too. They might be one of my favorite looking vehicles on the road.

Headroom and cabin comfort is my largest complaint with the Gladiator. I'm 6'3, and my head simultaneously hits the hard top and rests against the sound bar, even with the seat all the way down. I removed the sun visor to see out of the windshield. Even then, I find myself craning my neck down to see out. And to make it worse, from that position, I can't properly see the gauge cluster. I'm sticking with the Gladiator for now because of its offroad capability, which is something I frequently use on my trips.