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Has anyone looked at the Jeep Gladiator?

Redcatcher70
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Explorer
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. I will not buy one, but anyone who likes back country camping might want to look at one...
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Flashman
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Bedlam wrote:
The current trail models are 107-109" long and have grown in size the last 8 years.


My 2017 570 rzr is the same size as my old 2008 800 rzr.

ppine
Explorer II
Explorer II
An interesting vehicle. Retro style and technology.
Not a great tow vehicle. Not a great only vehicle, buy a fun vehicle.
I had a 1974 Jeep Wagoneer once that went everywhere with a 360 and a 4 speed. It was loud and primitive but we logged out of it.

TurnThePage
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Explorer
I'm seeing a fair amount of them here in the inland northwest.
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FishOnOne
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Explorer III
PAThwacker wrote:
Many Gladiators are showing up on the roads in PA. Some seen towing 22 foot lake boats, and other toys. Looks to be a colorado, ranger, taco, and frontier killers. Soccer mom mobile 4 door jeeps will soon be gladiator versions.


I've yet to see a single one in the Houston area, the trips to the deer camp and to the coast.
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BigDinAZ
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dodge guy wrote:
smarty wrote:
MSRP is off the charts, IMHO


That goes for all vehicles. Why would anyone pay near $80k minus discounts for a loaded 3/4 ton diesel? Same reason why someone would pay near $55k minus discounts for a loaded Gladiator, It's what they want!

Can't argue with that!
To each their own.
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dodge_guy
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Explorer II
smarty wrote:
MSRP is off the charts, IMHO


That goes for all vehicles. Why would anyone pay near $80k minus discounts for a loaded 3/4 ton diesel? Same reason why someone would pay near $55k minus discounts for a loaded Gladiator, It's what they want!
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PAThwacker
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Many Gladiators are showing up on the roads in PA. Some seen towing 22 foot lake boats, and other toys. Looks to be a colorado, ranger, taco, and frontier killers. Soccer mom mobile 4 door jeeps will soon be gladiator versions.
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Grit_dog
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smarty wrote:
MSRP is off the charts, IMHO


True dat. Unbelievably so actually.
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smarty
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MSRP is off the charts, IMHO

Bionic_Man
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badercubed wrote:
FishOnOne wrote:
Made a trip to the deer camp this weekend to fill feeders and seen countless 4 door Jeeps and a few 2 door Jeeps but not a single Gladiator. I've yet to see one in the wild!
Four Door Wranglers are becoming the favorite for soccer moms around here.


Replacing the F150?
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badercubed
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FishOnOne wrote:
Made a trip to the deer camp this weekend to fill feeders and seen countless 4 door Jeeps and a few 2 door Jeeps but not a single Gladiator. I've yet to see one in the wild!
Four Door Wranglers are becoming the favorite for soccer moms around here.
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2016 F-150 Crew Cab (it's my wife's ride)

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FishOnOne
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Explorer III
Made a trip to the deer camp this weekend to fill feeders and seen countless 4 door Jeeps and a few 2 door Jeeps but not a single Gladiator. I've yet to see one in the wild!
'12 Ford Super Duty FX4 ELD CC 6.7 PSD 400HP 800ft/lbs "270k Miles"
'16 Sprinter 319MKS "Wide Body"

Bedlam
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The current trail models are 107-109" long and have grown in size the last 8 years.

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Whatchaupto
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Explorer
The RZR length depends on the model. My 50" wide trail version is 102" long (8.5 feet). Don
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'73 Honda CT90
'11 Polaris RZR
'03 Jeep Wrangler

Bedlam
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Flashman wrote:
I wonder if some one will make a flat bed for the Gladiator? I could put my 570 rzr on it and flat tow it behind a motor home. Be just about perfect.

The RZR is 9' long so you cannot side load this vehicle. It would have to ramped up over the cab since a 9' deck behind a Gladiator cab would put CG too far rear of the axle.

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