Who is willing to pay 20K markup for a Gladiator?
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USMC Wrangler
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I’ll probably never buy a brand new vehicle again, so even without the markup, I’m out. As I recall, this was a similar situation with the JL’s when they came out.
clos0791
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Seahawkfan
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It looks exactly like a JL with a bed. Really no surprise there. Not sure how you think it will ruin the brand.:crazyeyes: The Renegade didn't.
Dale72
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LOL!! I remember people saying the same thing about the JK with it's 4-doors and the TJ with it coils. Yeah, the brand was totally ruined by them :crazyeyes:
HighwayTrout
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Was thinking the same thing. Renegade, compass, Cherokee. You name it. lol
And since when have Jeeps been anything but ugly?
Ddays
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This is exactly why I waited to get a '19 JL. I've purchased first year vehicles twice before and regretted it both times. I don't know if there is anything much different between the '18 & '19 JL's, but like Brute said, it gives them a chance to work out any unforseen things that crop up after they've been in the real world for a while.
As far as the gouging, there's always dealers that try this nonsense when a "hot new something" comes out. If someone is dumb enough to pay the premium instead of looking around, then shame on them.
Brute
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LOL!! Ugly is what makes them so purrty
I wouldn’t call it ugly...and I think it will sell very well...just look at how many Tacoma’s are on the road...
notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
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Last time Jeep had a truck — the Comanche — they sold 190k units over 7 years (1985-1992).
Jeep sold that many JKs in 2017 alone.
Let’s hope the JL does better than the Comanche.
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Jeep sold that many JKs in 2017 alone.
Let’s hope the JL does better than the Comanche.
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WJCO
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Along with my statement above, this is a 4 DOOR Jeep truck. That will be a HUGE selling point with the modern buyer.
Exodus 4x4
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The 4 door thing makes this more marketable, and a big reason why you’ll never see a 2 door production model. That just doesn’t sell anymore.
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Ddays
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This is the exact reason I didn't have a Jeep while having 3 young kids. Trying to cram all of our shit and car seats into a YJ or TJ just wasn't happening. When the JKU's came out that was a whole new ballgame.
WJCO
Meme King
We've done several road trips with the JKU with 3 kids fully loaded with fridge, gear, etc. It can definitely be done. The truck will be even better I think.
