Just got ‘23 Sport myself. Pretty much the same as your minus the max tow package. Love it. Absolutely agree it’s an old fashioned good pickup that is also a Jeep.
That engine and transmission have been around a long time, with a lot of the Chrysler products, and pretty trouble free. I've had 5 cars with that combo without any problems.
Good information. I just ordered Gladiator Sport (manual transmission) today. Punk'n Orange. Thank you for posting. Learned some things from your video. Got a better idea of what to expect.
That is the exact set up I want. When I was building it online it was coming out around $37k plus the destination fee. I went to the local dealer with my printout with all the RPO codes. They were like "There is no way it's that cheap!" When they tried ordering it on their end it was around $39k. I never did order one though and now with Bidenomics the price and interest rates are way too high. Love the Jeep though!!
I have a 23 Gladiator Sport as well and everything I’ve read and seen says it has a 22 gallon tank but I have yet to be able to put more than 15 gallons in it at once
Have you considered adding a front or rear locker? If so, what would you consider the route to go? Air lockers or electronic? I have the exact same package... ours are so exactly similar down to the hood spring twang upon opening lmfao
I have not considered yet as the Gladiator is my tow vehicle to get my UTV to where I would do more extreme off-roading. But, if I were to put lockers in mine I'd probably go with the Eaton E-Locker. I'd even see if I could get the switch from a Rubicon or Mojave and install it in the same spot.
Apparently there are posts on some forums where some people have added power locks with a key fob. They list all the part numbers you need to accomplish this.
I was just wondering about trying to find the key slot at night, is there anything on the fob that turns on a light or something to make it easier, or would you need a light from your phone or flash light? Thanks!
So far so good. I have about 10,700 miles on it already. Only had it for about 4 months. Towed a bit with it, done some off-road driving, and used it as a daily.
@@jawindustries Good!! I test drove a max tow freedom yesterday just to see how the 4:10 gears felt in a non- Rubicon unit. I like it a lot and i felt it had some grunt to it.
@JM21999 I tow a small utility trailer with my UTV on it mostly and it does just fine. Going up grades it slows down a bit but I just manually shift it and stay patient.
How all is going well with your ride. I pulled the trigger on my 3rd Gladiator(21 sport,21 overland diesel). It is a 2024 Max Tow Sport Anvil. I am impressed with the updated quality. Been added soft touches to it to give it that rugged look. No frills fun!! Love it
Looking for similar in SoCal after seeing your video! Hard to find max tow package :(. And waiting for the best deal. Spoke to a few dealers and they are still trying to ad dealer add ons etc. ugh.
It definitely isn’t easy to find the max tow package. The dealer that had this one had a bunch of dealer ad ons but this truck had been sitting there since Dec ‘22 and I told them I refuse to pay the add ons. I told them the deal I wanted and they were reluctant but then I just got up and walked out and they came out in the parking lot and told me we had a deal.
@1023llc It was only because I have a UTV and trailer I tow often with and the truck I had before this one was a ranger with a 7500 lb towing capacity. So I felt I should get a Gladiator with the same towing capacity.
Back to the basics!!Before I purchase my diesel gladiator I owned a sport.I miss the simplicity of it sometimes.Next Gladiator I buy it will be a basic sport!! Congrats brother
Just got ‘23 Sport myself. Pretty much the same as your minus the max tow package. Love it. Absolutely agree it’s an old fashioned good pickup that is also a Jeep.
That engine and transmission have been around a long time, with a lot of the Chrysler products, and pretty trouble free. I've had 5 cars with that combo without any problems.
Yes my 2015 grand cherokee has that engine and transmission , 0 problems 👏🏼
Excellent video, the plainer they are the more I like them!
I'm with you on that one. Something that's just right about a truck with lots of capability and minimal features.
Good information. I just ordered Gladiator Sport (manual transmission) today. Punk'n Orange.
Thank you for posting. Learned some things from your video. Got a better idea of what to expect.
Not a problem. I figured it would help someone out some day. Enjoy the truck.
That is the exact set up I want. When I was building it online it was coming out around $37k plus the destination fee. I went to the local dealer with my printout with all the RPO codes. They were like "There is no way it's that cheap!" When they tried ordering it on their end it was around $39k. I never did order one though and now with Bidenomics the price and interest rates are way too high. Love the Jeep though!!
These bad boys are like 12k under MSRP now with now. Should be able to get one for 30k by christmas.
@@ErnDogg209 how I wish😋
I wonder how this one you have came with the auxiliary switches, it doesn't show it is included with the max tow?
Yeah, it's not part of the Max Tow Package, but it's on the window sticker under options so I guess the dealer ordered it this way.
I have a 23 Gladiator Sport as well and everything I’ve read and seen says it has a 22 gallon tank but I have yet to be able to put more than 15 gallons in it at once
Great walk around. Thank you.
Hoping to get one this christmas. Lots are full with inventory right now. Should be able to get one damn near half off.
Have you considered adding a front or rear locker? If so, what would you consider the route to go? Air lockers or electronic? I have the exact same package... ours are so exactly similar down to the hood spring twang upon opening lmfao
I have not considered yet as the Gladiator is my tow vehicle to get my UTV to where I would do more extreme off-roading. But, if I were to put lockers in mine I'd probably go with the Eaton E-Locker. I'd even see if I could get the switch from a Rubicon or Mojave and install it in the same spot.
Are you able to get a aftermarket key fob for the locks instead of manual locking
Apparently there are posts on some forums where some people have added power locks with a key fob. They list all the part numbers you need to accomplish this.
I was just wondering about trying to find the key slot at night, is there anything on the fob that turns on a light or something to make it easier, or would you need a light from your phone or flash light? Thanks!
There’s no light on the key fob or near the key slot. But I haven’t had trouble finding it at night. It’s pretty large.
How is the sport holding up? I am thinking of pulling trigger on a new sport or lightly used late 21-23. Crank windows baby old school fun!!
So far so good. I have about 10,700 miles on it already. Only had it for about 4 months. Towed a bit with it, done some off-road driving, and used it as a daily.
@@jawindustries Good!! I test drove a max tow freedom yesterday just to see how the 4:10 gears felt in a non- Rubicon unit. I like it a lot and i felt it had some grunt to it.
@JM21999 I tow a small utility trailer with my UTV on it mostly and it does just fine. Going up grades it slows down a bit but I just manually shift it and stay patient.
How all is going well with your ride. I pulled the trigger on my 3rd Gladiator(21 sport,21 overland diesel). It is a 2024 Max Tow Sport Anvil. I am impressed with the updated quality. Been added soft touches to it to give it that rugged look. No frills fun!! Love it
Looking for similar in SoCal after seeing your video! Hard to find max tow package :(. And waiting for the best deal. Spoke to a few dealers and they are still trying to ad dealer add ons etc. ugh.
It definitely isn’t easy to find the max tow package. The dealer that had this one had a bunch of dealer ad ons but this truck had been sitting there since Dec ‘22 and I told them I refuse to pay the add ons. I told them the deal I wanted and they were reluctant but then I just got up and walked out and they came out in the parking lot and told me we had a deal.
@@jawindustries was the max tow a deal breaker for you? would you have considered just the normal tow package sport?
@1023llc It was only because I have a UTV and trailer I tow often with and the truck I had before this one was a ranger with a 7500 lb towing capacity. So I felt I should get a Gladiator with the same towing capacity.
Back to the basics!!Before I purchase my diesel gladiator I owned a sport.I miss the simplicity of it sometimes.Next Gladiator I buy it will be a basic sport!! Congrats brother
The simplicity of the base is definitely something I don't think most people are aware of. Reminds me of a current version of an old truck.
Thanks for the walk around! My only complaint irritation is that it lacks power locks and doors.
If you get a Sport S it comes with power locks. I’ve actually just gotten used to it. Kind of reminds me of having an old truck.