Cheap vs Expensive (Jeep Gladiator): Is More Better?

[@davegalegor2865]

I went with a 2020 Sport S - Max Tow in Gator paint - I did not need all the other items or price of a Rubicon or Mojave, I just wanted the maximum towing capability if needed. And I do NOT regret it.

[@BarcelonaBlitzer]

How much can it tow?

[@matthewkirkland6497]

@@BarcelonaBlitzer7700lbs

[@JM21999]

@@BarcelonaBlitzerover 7,500 pounds

[@that_big_texan3521]

The Willy's trim is the best bang for the buck honestly

[@371kenny]

That's what I'm thinking too.

[@kourgath007]

Challenge with the Willy's is the gearing. Willy's typically has 3.73 gears, where the Rubicon comes with 4.10 gears. If you plan to move up to 35 inch tires you will need to re-gear the Willy's. You can get by with the 4.10 gears on the Rubicon.

[@GladiatorVA]

@@kourgath007you can get by though and it’s actually not bad. I have a 21 Willy lifted 5 inches with 38s. I am going to regear in the spring though because I barely see 8th lol. But it’s not terrible.

[@lightningblue648]

I bought a leftover 23 Willys this spring. Extremely pleased with it especially with the massive discounts on it. I never would have paid MSRP for one with the depreciation on these.

[@FieldWorxoverlandadventures]

No matter what you buy the gladiators aren’t selling and you could get them for up to $15,000 off I actually recently purchased one built it and I really like it it’s simple it works great and it was totally affordable sticker price on my Rubicon for a 2023 was about 64,000 and I paid less than 53,000 so I think that’s a pretty affordable deal and I would assume the vehicles you’re showing are probably the same huge amount of sticker. I just wish they could go back to making these vehicles more affordable for all of us it’s a bit out of Control

[@maxsparks5183]

A $53,000.00 vehicle is not “affordable”. That is insanely expensive. How many people do you think have of $53,000 laying around just to drop on a car?

[@rios2147]

Bullshit 😂

[@petertessier]

I think the sport s with the tow package is a better buy , mine has the head liner. Had it over a year very happy with it except the 2 months to figure out that the power steering short would not it go to sleep😊

[@taxationistheft7]

That’s not a good deal at all lmao 53k on a car that’s an old model is insane

[@kevinvoyer5053]

We just bought a 2024 Sport S. We found with a $52,700 msrp, with a few nice options, auto, freedom hardtop, pref options group, power windows and locks, heated seats an wheel, 17” alloy wheels with great riding highway tires in 245/75-17 at 31”. Along with 12.3” screen and 8 speakers plus Apple Car Play, with UConnect SOS/911 Telematics System. All in all a very nice Jeep. That was discounted $15,700!

[@austingirdner92]

I waited til 24 and got a 46k mile 2020 Rubi for 37k. I suggest whatever trim you buy, buy used. Mine came leveled with 37s on -12 offset off-road 17x9s.

[@dadventuretv2538]

On my Gladiator Rubicon I only got the heated seats (not leather) and wheel (cause of where I live and my back hurts sometimes and heated seats feel good), the upgraded stereo (cause I’m from Jersey and, well, you know), the upgraded screen with Nav (because it is a hard drive based system which is nice when you have no cell service in the middle of nowhere), the keyless entry with remote start (bc it is a really convenient convenience), the hard top with freedom panels (because I didn’t want a soft top) and the spray in bedliner. Didnt want any more of the luxury stuff (I actually prefer the black top and fenders) and the rest (like bumpers and wheels and tires) I was gonna take off and mod anyway. Saved a bunch of money and didnt get a bunch of crap I didnt want. 80K plus miles and very happy. Every time I drive it I love it and it makes adventures a LOT easier.

[@moab67]

I was really hoping for a base Sport vs the Rubicon. As soon as I saw the painted flares and tires on the Willys I knew these would be a lot alike. The Willys is a Rubicon lite. Most people can only afford the base and Sport S. Other than that, great video.

[@Johnthreesixteen00]

You forgot to add that the Rubicon has front and rear Dana 44 axles with 4:10 gears, where the Willy's has just the rear Dana.

[@Drosogu]

All Gladiators come with Dana 44s and 3.73s standard. I'm guessing you mean the Willys comes with just the rear locker rather than the front and rear like the Rubicon.

[@KNRS927]

Some cheap vs expensive cars I'd love to see: Tacoma, F150, Colorado, Ranger, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Bronco It seems like it's usually trucks that span such a wide price range, so I'm curious what you get with that 30k+ swing that those trucks tend to have and what the interiors look like.

[@vernanderson7739]

Expensive vs More Expensive

[@redbud7743]

After a year in a Sport S, traded it in for a Mojave. Perfect truck with all the options I would have ended up doing to the Sport S. And the Mojave rides so much more nicer, feels solid and planted

[@russmode]

2024 Nighthawk, 5 days ago, great rare model, 20s, color match hard top, color fenders, few other good options in package, Anvil Grey, everything i needed, sticker $46,9 got -$5200 in incentives, super happy, first jeep!! Im in..

[@martinluna7308]

I have the same as you I just put the 2 inch molar lift kit with some 35s and it looks awesome

[@davidc8735]

The cheapest I could configure a new (wrangler) Sport was $39k with the hard top, 6Manual, and tubular side steps, while the Rubicon V8 will msrp for over $100k. I owned at 2016 Wrangler with about the same configuration, and although I liked it, the overall maintenance cost over some pretty easy 50k miles, was higher than any of my other vehicles by a wide margin. I considered moving to the cheapest Gladiator as I do really like having no doors or roof in the summer, as was shown in this video, but definitely do not see the value of the step up for us.

[@adambaseball3000]

Fenders on the Rubi are raised for a bit more clearance.

[@PoserPunx1]

You get a lot of stuff you will never use off roading to Costco. Buy the sport s with insulation.

[@adambaseball3000]

@@PoserPunx1 I feel like you been watching me lol. I literally take an old rutted out shortcut to Costco that a CRV could handle with ease… however I’m in a 4Runner TRD off road with rear locker… never needed the locker really

[@PoserPunx1]

@@adambaseball3000 new 4Runner looks awesome

[@bigmacmach1185]

So basically the difference in my willys sport and a willys is now 17k, so power windows, locks and a plug in the back is 17k, yea ok jeep.

[@MrJEEPJT]

The important features for Jeep Gladiator should be as follows all trim levels should have the same heavy duty chassis as “MOJAVE” All trim levels no such thing as open differentials,

[@GardenerTobak]

What was the difference in payload between the two? You looked at the door stickers, but I'm not sure you mentioned the numbers out loud. Can you tell me what the payload and towing capacity are for each?

[@Loss8131]

I thought the Sarge Green was discontinued?

[@LOLewie]

Ok.... I know I am not an expert KZbin car person.... But please, the 70 or 75 on the sidewall measurement means. in this case. 255/75 the side wall is 75% of the 255mm width or 191.25mm. thats the whole side wall, so divide by 2 to get the measurement we are used to. So the sidewall of the willy's is 95.62mm. now the Rubi 285/70 70%of 285 is 199.5 divide by 2 = the sidewall of the Rubicon is 99.75mm. So even though the Willy's has a "75" sidewall, its still smaller. Not by much. Basically the Willy's is a 32" and the Rubi a 33"

[@tedbender246]

I don’t need fancy stitching on my seats, don’t need my butt warmed either . I just need an AFFORDABLE gladiator that can eat a trail for breakfast lunch and dinner

[@amexna]

Prices are too high. Jeep is crazy. Should each be $10,000 less at least, imho. Maybe they are with discounts these days?

[@371kenny]

They will be $15 to $20k off in the fall.

[@amexna]

@@371kenny That would make a lot of sense if they want to sell them at scale. The value at current prices just isn't there.

[@JRs-guitars]

I test drove a Sport S a couple of years ago. I really liked it...except for the wobbly steering feel. Are they all like that..?

[@lordrayden3045]

By $10000 more you really mean $14500 more because an automatic is $4500 add on

[@humorss]

I didn't know the door trim is different on the more expensive model. guess you are really paying for something.

[@lordwes7362]

Please do Ram 2500/3500 Tradesman vs Longhorn for Cheap v Expensive video

[@hartmtg4316]

Not sure if the ride is a difference between smooth or rough between the sport and willys model. But Personally I like the Willys. The only thing the rubicon had on it that I would love to have on all trims is the blind spot monitoring. Currently have a 2019 Camry thats loaded with only 37k miles and I am looking to find me a Jeep. Leaning more toward Gladiator than the Wrangler currently. Nice video.

[@BlakeFreeman-g4k]

For that kind of a jeep I personally like the Willys better I didn’t catch what they’re able to tow and to really be old-school. It would’ve been nice if the willies didn’t have that big screen I guess you could get it in a standard too.

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Both jeeps are cool looking

[@lordrayden3045]

Automatic with the 3.6 adds $4500 to the price

[@baconator_c10]

The Rubicon started as an “off road” package with the TJ, now it’s morphed into a status Package. I see more young girls with a dash full of rubber ducks driving Rubicon’s that will never see dirt yet alone rocks. Take it back to the roots and give us a base model with the Dana 44’s, 4:1 TC, and lockers that more of us can afford. We don’t need hood decals to feel like we “fit in” Slap the Rubicon decals on the Sport S models and let asphalt Jeep buyers pay more.

[@michaelbongiovanni9303]

Hey Ben, can you do a Gladiator Nighthawk review?!?!

[@briandonald]

It would be cool if the offered a 392 Gladiator

[@apexjeep8861]

I’m waiting for them to dip down again in prices I saw them go down to 33,000 yeah I would travel to pick one up totally but when the time is right of course the biggest things I want are manual transmission rubicon and heated seats that’s the most important to me it would be nice to have the active cruise but no biggie

[@wiilli7685]

I’ll take either with a V8 Hemi. 💯💯💯💯💯

[@Drg24800]

No V8 for the Gladiator unlike the Wrangler

[@ahmadyahyal]

Did they fix the air noise?

[@GladiatorVA]

It’s a jeep probably not 😂.

[@RuffinSmith-jx6du]

you forgot NAV in the rubi and 4.10 gears on 33's

[@GetSmartGrips]

100% worthy. I hate the power seat’s and no bed plug. Love the MANual

[@chadcurtis7981]

Wish they would offer an off-road package with 35’s like the Wrangler

[@specter116]

No way will I pay the msrp on these trucks. I just purchased my bronco sport badlands lease for 20k payments are super low and my truck has all the options and it’s just as capable as the jeeps with the exception of its towing capacity which doesn’t bother me at all.

[@RBoas]

I’m looking at a completely loaded 2024 Willys - MSRP is $58, they want $50. I think if I wait I’ll get it for the mid 40’s or less. Just need to be patient.

[@stoicbeau1212]

Just bought a loaded rubicon for 47. The deals are there now. With production slowed down, the deals won’t get better than what they are now

[@RBoas]

@ was it a ‘23 or ‘24

[@GladiatorVA]

Find a good used one. Was going to buy new but found a 21 Willy’s with 21k one owner from carmax for $35k last year.

[@alarsenoo4177]

Resale value better with Rubi but needs tons of care

[@creepyjeep7873]

I shoulda waited for the 24 Willys just cuz it comes with a rear locker now but… I heckled my 23 Willys sport s for 38k 😁

[@314tactal_]

Ooou I’m excited for this one I want a jeep but they so expensive

[@kennethwilliams-dl9gi]

55,000 for a sport s, almost basic gladiator. nope, too much. that means they price not-in-demand vehicles out of the reach of most buyers. good job jeep. now i know why theyre still on the lots.

[@marytorbert5212]

My daughter is waiting and watching for a used Rubicon for better pricing.

[@mmpools]

No I don’t think so 7:47

[@Edddie-iu3zk]

Willys hands down…

[@NMIBUBBLE]

horrible miles per gallon! A V6 should get 25 mpg and 30 mpg hwy, Should've had Fox Shocks on both, Hardly any real horse power not like they couldn't dump a 5.7 HEMI engine in it! Probably get the same miles per gallon but with more power! Now the 6.4 HEMI Rubicon is nice but not at 80k for it! Stallantis should've sold those for 50K they'd sell better! I think if they sold the Gladiator for 30k and the Rubicon for 40k they'd probably sell more of them. Some of those dealership have gone insane with their prices, which was the down fall of dodge the past four years. The interior has been the same with little upgrades, the screen for NAVI should extend the whole screen not having JEEP that takes up the other half of the screen

[@maxsparks5183]

Why do y’all buy a Jeep and put an automatic transmission in it? 🤔 To me, that’s like buying a BMW or a Porsche with an automatic transmission. None of that makes sense. If you’re going to drive a vehicle that should have a standard transmission get a standard transmission. What are I missing here? To me this is just common sense. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@p.c.8507]

I purchased a 2023 Sport S with max tow. Higher towing capacity with automatic vs. standard. Otherwise, I am with you...get the stick shift 😊

[@someguy4476]

What about the really high end models!??👎🏼

[@DuyenNguyen-ui6mo]

Buy the top end; yes more expensive but you’ll be happy.

[@angelicaromo9879]

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[@kevinbraud8570]

Both overpriced !!!

[@peterdaniel66]

ok now THIS look is very masculine. Get rid of the stupid ponytail pulled back look