Jeep owners...need advice...

[ArabianOak]

Thinking about trading my Gladiator Overland in on a 392 today...lightly used about 10k under sticker, great options including the sky touch system. They were going way over sticker not long ago...market is finally getting back to reality...should I anticipate even more depreciation?

I LOVE my gladiator...one of the few cars I really feel an emotional connection with...but who doesn't want more power and that sound of the 392? I have feeling all of you will tell me to do it but for those who own jeeps, leaving the gladiator for for the wrangler seems like a step down in some way...i use my bed for all kinds of stuff and I think the looks is much better on the gladiator...the v6 is no slouch either.

Thoughts? Here is a video of the 392 running 12's stock...lol.

 

[blk02edge]

I'm sure im going to be the odd one out and say besides chest thumping the 392 in the Wranlger is nothing short of retarded. Want a fast V8 suv, stick with a track hawk.

I'd keep the Gladiator.

 

[ArabianOak]

I'm sure im going to be the odd one out and say besides chest thumping the 392 in the Wranlger is nothing short of retarded. Want a fast V8 suv, stick with a track hawk.

I'd keep the Gladiator.

had the hawk...that was fun...haha. kkaw

 

[Morgan]

Is the TRX not the solution to all of these problems?
Off road capability
Big power
Truck bed
Strong depreciation

 

[gimmie11s]

I'm sure im going to be the odd one out and say besides chest thumping the 392 in the Wranlger is nothing short of retarded. Want a fast V8 suv, stick with a track hawk.

I'd keep the Gladiator.

I would agree with this IF, and its a big IF -- you could have the Gladiator with the turbo 4.

That 3.6 is a damn turd of a motor in a hefty truck like the Gladiator.

I say go for it, OP.

 

[Tob]

I looked into trading my JK for a new Gladiator but dealers didn't want to play ball and wanted over sticker, some 3 months ago.

 

[Steve@TF]

Drop a 6.2 in the gladiator
……
Profit


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[Tob]

A V8 in the Gladiator would be very welcome. And useful.

 

[gimmie11s]

Drop a 6.2 in the gladiator
……
Profit


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This!!

 

[Diablo Mike]

392 is on its last leg, wont be a '24 model. Chances are it holds some value for a while.
Can't beat the 392 exhaust note no matter what vehicles its shoved in.

 

[Dirks9901]

Have you ever drove one? Yes they are quick in a straight line that’s for sure. But feel unstable as **** imo. I love jeeps, had quite a few and always thought a V8 wrangler would be my end all, until i drove it.

Kinda gave up on newer jeeps. Last one i was thinking about getting was a 21 wrangler. I was surprised at how shitty the build quality was when it came to the interior. And i never get hung up on that. I also thought the v6 was a complete turd.


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[blk02edge]

I would agree with this IF, and its a big IF -- you could have the Gladiator with the turbo 4.

That 3.6 is a damn turd of a motor in a hefty truck like the Gladiator.

I say go for it, OP.

I could just Google this but... whatever, is it available with the small diesel? That to me would be the perfect setup

 

[gimmie11s]

I could just Google this but... whatever, is it available with the small diesel? That to me would be the perfect setup

Yeah I believe it is, but this year is the last year of that 3.0 diesel for whatever reason.

That'd be a great choice too, in a gladiator. No doubt

 

[IA Shelby]

My opinion:

F150 Raptor R - fast, 37’ tires, truck bed, holds value. Serious upgrade over gladiator and 392.

Coming from a guy who has a Rubicon Wrangler and a Bronco Raptor on order.

I only got the Bronco Raptor over the Raptor R for two reasons. Too long to fit in my garage and the top isn’t removable. The Bronco Raptor will primarily be kept at my lake house And I wanted to be able to remove the top in the spring thru fall and still be able to off-road when I wanted.

Good luck

 

[blk02edge]

My opinion:

F150 Raptor R - fast, 37’ tires, truck bed, holds value. Serious upgrade over gladiator and 392.

Coming from a guy who has a Rubicon Wrangler and a Bronco Raptor on order.

I only got the Bronco Raptor over the Raptor R for two reasons. Too long to fit in my garage and the top isn’t removable. The Bronco Raptor will primarily be kept at my lake house And I wanted to be able to remove the top in the spring thru fall and still be able to off-road when I wanted.

Good luck

What are the odds of actually getting a Raptor R though... something tells me OP won't wait that long

 

[Steve@TF]

What are the odds of actually getting a Raptor R though... something tells me OP won't keep it that long

Ftfy


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[jvandy50]

Is the TRX not the solution to all of these problems?
Off road capability
Big power
Truck bed
Strong depreciation

it really is, and why i have one...but i still look at trackhawks daily

OP, i wanted a V8 the entire time i had my 2010 JKU...but even doing it yourself with a used pullout combo is gonna run 15k(but i do think you will recoup some of that when selling, more than other mods anyway)

i wouldn't mind a 392 wrangler, but was ready for something without a solid axle front for a change.

 

[ArabianOak]

Is the TRX not the solution to all of these problems?
Off road capability
Big power
Truck bed
Strong depreciation

can't believe how cheap these are getting...brother just unloaded his...

 

[Morgan]

can't believe how cheap these are getting...brother just unloaded his...

I got lucky and unloaded mine a few days before Christmas. Made about half of what I expected when I ordered it last May.

 

[mariusvt]

I'd just drop the tvs kit out there for the 3.6 on your Gladiator, have the extra ponies plus the config you already clearly enjoy.