Cousin Clyde
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Definitely a lot of factors in buying a vehicle.
Just from a ‘what do I like the best’ perspective, number 1 has my vote. That thing is sweet.
392s and Gladiators - 2023 vs 2024
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Just from a ‘what do I like the best’ perspective, number 1 has my vote. That thing is sweet.
Jsouder53
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If I’m making a car payment, I’d rather pay on something I plan on keeping for a while. Yes, kinda keeping up with the Jones’. I need a vehicle that looks good and runs well for who I work for, looks/quality matter. I shuttle some of my clients to and from the airport on the occasion as part of my services.
As much as I would love to have a 2 door, wouldn’t be practical for me.
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OverlanderJK
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Practical. Looks Quality. Is quality. Runs well. Room for clients. Looks like that checks all the boxes of your needs.
Jsouder53
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My wife would never let me get that even if I wanted it, especially for work. My wife only wants a Jeep (wrangler or gladiator) like I do.
HighwayTrout
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Sweet minivan!
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Of those three definitly option 1. But as has been pointed out it’s end of year so prices will probably be coming down some. Maybe take a look further out and around the country as theres a glut of both on the market currently.
OverlanderJK
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Jsouder53
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Just realized this minivan is 5 minutes from me too lol
HighwayTrout
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Seriously though.
A full-size truck or a Chevy Tahoe, Ford Expedition would be my only options. No one wants to be shuttled around in a Gladiator. And they just don’t fit enough stuff in them when you really need to.
I get it. Everyone wants their cake and to eat it at the same time. Work sounds like it needs a dedicated vehicle. And so does your family. It’s hard to combine them without sacrificing pretty hard one way or the other.
A full-size truck or a Chevy Tahoe, Ford Expedition would be my only options. No one wants to be shuttled around in a Gladiator. And they just don’t fit enough stuff in them when you really need to.
I get it. Everyone wants their cake and to eat it at the same time. Work sounds like it needs a dedicated vehicle. And so does your family. It’s hard to combine them without sacrificing pretty hard one way or the other.
OverlanderJK
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That’s because I searched mini vans for sale in Belgrade Montana.
Mike Pierson
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Lol, got some serious Debbie Downers in here! 
OverlanderJK
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Not so much. More smart than a Debbie downer.
HighwayTrout
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At least we’re consistent.
I have only ever recommended NOT buying Jeeps.
Ive only owned 6 over the years.
Ddays
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Jsouder53
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I use both of my vehicles for work and both for family, it’s just the way it works out for my business. My wife works with me on the occasion and my kids ride with me to work as well every once in a while like today.
My clients love the Jeeps, I’ve had them request the top down, doors off and one will be getting a Jeep as well soon. The gladiator worked perfect for me for a few years but towards the end, I wish I had more enclosed space rather than a truck bed so I was using the wrangler more.
Yes, it’s not your typical work truck and doesn’t sound practical to most but it’s fun and for work.
Jsouder53
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Didn’t realize you searched that detailed lol
Jsouder53
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They’re trying to be the voice of reason to a Jeep owner
bobfriesenhahn
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It seems like your wife is the boss at home and dominant in your relationship. You really do want that low-mileage front wheel drive Pacifica, but you know what is best for you at home, and so you meekly say you also want a Jeep, and it must be a 392 Wrangler.
