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Convince me to not get a Gladiator

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by Wixo, Feb 19, 2021.

  1. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:26 AM
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    Wixo

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    You heard me. Im thinking about a Sport Gladiator. I can ride convertible (thats whats convincing me to go with a gladiator instead of a Tundra), and Ill have decent acceleration. I dont need a rear locker or crawl control (which doesn't do much in the mud or sand, ask me how I know) so I dont need to dish out money for a higher end model. I was considering a Bronco, but the 2.0L Ecoboost made me stay away. If someone here has had a gladiator help me pin point the negatives so I make the smart choice and get a 22 Tundra with the V6 Twin Turbo engine.
     
  2. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Be the light

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    Jeeps are stupid. What else do you need to know? :D
     
  3. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    5nahalf I build dumb things

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  4. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    DingleTower My truck is like yer truck

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    Get what you want. No need to get some randos on a forum to convince you to do things.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    I think the Gladiator is pretty cool set up. Love my Tacoma, but Gladiator has me looking


    As they drive by.
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:33 AM
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    Skydvrr

    Skydvrr IG: @kalopsianick

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    Get whatever u want man. Life's short.
     
  7. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    Anchovy

    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

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  8. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:35 AM
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    Wixo

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    Assuming they can match what Toyota is giving me for my Tacoma I'll only be paying $150 a month lol
     
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  9. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:35 AM
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    CygnusX191

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  10. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:35 AM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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  11. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:35 AM
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    jwctaco

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    The Gladiators have some nice features/options,$$$$, but you can get them.
     
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  12. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:35 AM
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    Wixo

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    I just said I want to take the doors and top off, safety is not my concern at all.
     
  13. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    Wixo

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    I mean, Rams and Jeeps have always been known for reliability...if you dont get a lemon.
     
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  14. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    six5crèéd

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    Take the doors off your Toyota and don’t wear your seatbelt if safety isn’t a concern :rofl:
     
  15. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:38 AM
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    Wixo

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    I also drink drink and drive, you want anything from Whataburger while Im out?
     
  17. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:39 AM
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    six5crèéd Be the light

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    Whopper with cheese and some tots, please :D
     
  18. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:40 AM
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    jwctaco

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    I saw a rendering of a Gladiator Rubicon with a cool topper on the bed, there was some envy.
     
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  19. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:40 AM
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    5nahalf

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    You deliver to MN? We dont have wataburgers here
     
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  20. Feb 19, 2021 at 11:40 AM
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    5nahalf

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    I have seen some pretty sweet looking tops for them too
     
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