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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. May 16, 2020 at 3:13 PM
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    Another one worth it. Maybe not 60k though.

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  2. May 16, 2020 at 3:53 PM
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    Extended Jeeps have an interesting history. They don't sell that well when new. But after they aren't available folks want them. This is what happened with the CJ-6 and the CJ-8. The original unlimited, two door version wasn't that big a hit. They put four doors on it and it got popular. The Gladiator is just a beefed up version.

    I looked at the Gladiator and decided that other than an extra set of doors it offered nothing over my CJ-8. And, I know where a CJ-6 is sitting waiting for some TLC.
     
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  3. May 16, 2020 at 10:51 PM
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    Not a fan of the Gladiator at all and I just came from a 2-door Jeep JK after nearly a decade of driving it. I'm surprised there is even a market for a hybrid Jeep/truck. I MUCH prefer the Tacoma over that. All variants of the Tacoma too. If you want a pickup truck, then buy a damn pickup truck. I'd be willing to bet that they won't even be making those anymore within 3-5 years.
     
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  4. May 17, 2020 at 12:32 AM
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    When we sold our Taco Pro last year we were planning on getting a Gladiator. But after seeing how much longer they are and the serious recalls already happening on the redesigned Wrangler, we decided against it. Might look at them again in a few years after they get all the kinks worked out. Will keep our other Taco for now but if they made a two door Gladiator then I don’t think I could wait...E111D6C8-0334-4FAB-90A7-EC9FE4946C9A.jpg
     
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  5. May 17, 2020 at 2:13 AM
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  6. May 17, 2020 at 6:03 AM
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    Not to mention that in a few years Hyundai will probably own the company. Just look at how many owners Chrysler had...
     
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  7. May 17, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    If there wasn't a hefty price tag I would've traded my Taco for one.......
     
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  8. May 17, 2020 at 12:21 PM
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    Pulled the numbers today from Jeep and Toyota websites: Prices were starting for each model.
    Jeep
    SPORT $31,842
    SPORT S $34,218
    OVERLAND $36,897
    NORTH EDITION. $41,619

    Toyota
    SR $26,050
    SR5 $27,828
    SPORT $32,725
    OFF ROAD $34,000
    LIMITED $38,790
    PRO $43,960

    Seems Jeep is in the ball park on pricing.
     
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  9. May 17, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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    Shame it ain't on quality though! :hattip:
     
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  10. May 17, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    I looked at the Gladiator last fall and ended up buying a Tacoma TRD OR access cab.
    My thoughts:
    • I have a very nice built Jeep TJ, so I didn’t need/want that from a pickup.
    • I didn’t need a back seat...access cab has enough interior room and the 6 ft. bed.
    • Gladiator does needs 35s to look right.
    • Tacoma looks okay on stock tire size, and better one size up.
    • I do like that Gladiator has the additional option of a soft-top. Sunny day, scenic drive with top down = awesome.
    • Tacoma's transmission is my least favorite part of the truck.
    • Tacoma’s price was right for a nicely equipped TRD OR.
    • My TJ and another Jeep I use to have, I think they went cheap and used plastics that they knew would deteriorate in 10 years.
    • I will assume that the Tacoma will require less repairs longterm as I keep my vehicles.
     
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  11. May 17, 2020 at 2:39 PM
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    Jeep gladiators look sick and i dont wanna hear another word about it :D

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  12. May 17, 2020 at 2:50 PM
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    Nuff said! Tricked out Gladiator IS sick. Diesel even better.

    I wish otherwise, but Tacoma reliability has been tanking from the days of ole.
     
    pink_pony, May 17, 2020
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  13. May 17, 2020 at 3:59 PM
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  14. May 17, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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    Def not a real Jeep. POS.
     
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  15. May 17, 2020 at 4:05 PM
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    I would buy a Rubicon in a heartbeat, if it costs the same as a Tacoma and was made by Toyota. Otherwise, they are still Jeeps made by Fiat....
    You remember Fiat. They were the precursor to the famous Yugos.
    I Just remember that whenever My loins are stirred by a Chrysler product.
     
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  16. May 17, 2020 at 4:06 PM
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    /sarcasm on
    You mean the quality of fuel pumps, paint, smooth transmissions, proper fueled levels from the factory?
    /sarcasm off

    I don't like the looks of the Gladiator. My wife has a Grand Cherokee with the hemi that has been pretty good for us. A couple of recalls dealing with electrical to the lighted mirror and a fuel pump relay. It is in the same status as Toyota. They are recalling the relay, but they don't have a new design yet to fix the issue. Toyota has been a good brand for years.
     
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  17. May 17, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    One looks built to last, the other looks like a Jeep.
     
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  18. May 17, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    Came here to post that.
     
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  19. May 17, 2020 at 5:09 PM
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    Jeeps are perfect for that midlife crisis guy who wants to just now start getting into off roading. PERFECT.
     
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  20. May 19, 2020 at 2:16 PM
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    Good to see the Jeep shit talk is still as prevalent as the Tacoma hate (and TW in particular for some reason) is on the Jeep boards lol.
     
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