Has anyone looked at the Jeep Gladiator?
Saw one on the street yesterday and glanced at the specs online. Interesting numbers and features for towing with a 3.6L engine with a 6 speed manual or 8 speed auto., 7600 tow cap. And 1600 lb. cc. ...
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I have a JL Rubicon. Well actually its my wife's. Im not a "Jeep guy".
But I will say, Ive been impressed with its road manners. It drives ALOT better than I thought it would. Its fun in towns and local commuting. Its pretty good on the interstate also. I still prefer my F150 or Durango on the interstate, but the Jeep is not bad at all.
I have the 2.0T. Pulled approx 2700lbs with it. Did fine. I come from having a few CTD trucks. And I greatly preferred the 2.0T over the 3.6 in the Wrangler. I have the 3.6 in my Durango and feel its a great engine, but it feels weak at low rpm in the Wrangler with much bigger tires.
I also chose the 3.5L Eco in the F150 because of the low end power vs the NA v-8.
Yeah, I think the Jeeps are expensive, mine is a loaded up Rubicon also. Is it worth it? IDK, my F150 was quite a bit more MSRP. Worth it? Again, IDK but I can take the doors and top off the Jeep. I cant do that in my truck. Ive taken both offroad, no doubt the Jeep is better. But then again, no doubt the F150 is better on the road.
You have to decide if its worth it to you. It doesnt matter if anyone else thinks its worth it, unless they are paying for it.....
But I will say, Ive been impressed with its road manners. It drives ALOT better than I thought it would. Its fun in towns and local commuting. Its pretty good on the interstate also. I still prefer my F150 or Durango on the interstate, but the Jeep is not bad at all.
I have the 2.0T. Pulled approx 2700lbs with it. Did fine. I come from having a few CTD trucks. And I greatly preferred the 2.0T over the 3.6 in the Wrangler. I have the 3.6 in my Durango and feel its a great engine, but it feels weak at low rpm in the Wrangler with much bigger tires.
I also chose the 3.5L Eco in the F150 because of the low end power vs the NA v-8.
Yeah, I think the Jeeps are expensive, mine is a loaded up Rubicon also. Is it worth it? IDK, my F150 was quite a bit more MSRP. Worth it? Again, IDK but I can take the doors and top off the Jeep. I cant do that in my truck. Ive taken both offroad, no doubt the Jeep is better. But then again, no doubt the F150 is better on the road.
You have to decide if its worth it to you. It doesnt matter if anyone else thinks its worth it, unless they are paying for it.....
