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Gladiator vs. Tacoma - Pic Comparison

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Vanderjdm, Sep 18, 2019.

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  1. Oct 16, 2019 at 4:57 PM
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    Gladiators may look good on a Moab photoshoot, but in the real world they look like awkward-ass, confused parts-bin trucks. Especially in base trim.
     
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  2. Oct 16, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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    Haha. Yes it does.
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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    I agree. For starters it at least needs larger tires and a lift.
     
    Dryfly24, Oct 16, 2019
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  4. Oct 17, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    BillsSR5, Oct 17, 2019
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  5. Oct 17, 2019 at 7:25 AM
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    its not gonna make it, convertible roof looks ridiculous when you see up close and the rest looks cheap flimsy tin body
     
    BillsSR5, Oct 17, 2019
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  6. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:11 AM
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    Not gonna lie, this looks kinda cool.
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:16 AM
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    Not gonna lie, this looks like crap lol.
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    I swear it looks like something Avis would you give you when they are out of cars.

    *employee digs through the keys bin, finds no more Nissan Sentras or Hyundai Elantras*.... Will a Jeep work for you?"
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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    They tried to give me a Titan once. Not saying they are bad trucks but nah, go dig me up a car my good man.
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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    Tacoma definitely wins.... even if its a short bed ;)
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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    Love the Jeep, but not the Gladiator. Too boxy IMO. I own a 2018 JL and it’s a great vehicle. Love to drive it, but went with the Tacoma for a truck.
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  13. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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    Take the same pic in 5-10 years and see if the Gladiator is still running or on the road.
     
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  14. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:47 AM
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    I'll take an original Gladiator

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  15. Oct 17, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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    Captured on this morning's news story. At least we know now that slamming into a concrete wall is survivable in one.

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  16. Oct 17, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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    Nice, I would have probably taken the Titan lol

    They gave me a Dodge Challenger hemi once. I thought I was going to hate it, but man that is a FUN car to drive. Would never buy one though.
     
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  17. Oct 17, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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    Gladiator is a badass truck, but it needs to be modified to accomplish the look. Heavily.

    Stock they look very goofy. Stock to stock the Tacoma is a better looking truck. Stock to stock, Gladiator is more capable truck (slightly).

    Thinking about getting one myself, but then the price of a new vehicle sets in, time invested in modding, money invested in modding. Etc. I’ll just keep the taco, since it’s already modded to my liking and a better bang for the money (to me).
     
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  18. Oct 17, 2019 at 10:09 AM
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    that thing looks lame as sh*t
     
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  19. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:49 PM
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    The Rubicon looks pretty good stock..........Just like the JLU.
     
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  20. Oct 17, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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    the Jeep, yes. Gladiator, no. Gladiator rubicon still needs a lot of help. I’m stock configuration, those things aren’t that great looking. IMO.
     
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