Ugh, why is my brain even considering this... Diesel Gladiator

[da_jokker]

There is a huge cost to owning a diesel Jeep! The outright cost, just the initial (huge) factor.
Decreased payload by 400Lbs
Constantly having to add DEF at about $40 a fill.
$300 oil changes (yeah, special diesel oil)
Lower fuel capacity than gas Jeep
Not all gas stations carry diesel
Good torque and mileage, sure...
But it'll never pay for itself

Diesels do have alot of ownership cost...but in your list of negatives (which I agree with) there are some really good pros...

DEF is < $13 at walmart and it is supposed to use about $26 worth every 10k but that will bary of course.

Oil changes for the Gen 3 are about $250. Price should come down once aftermarket has Oil Fiters for the Gen 3 engine.

Smaller fuel tank, yes, but unlike the gas version you have a 400+ mile range. So it really doesn't matter.

and torque so much that you can go larger tires without needing to regear which saves about $2k (from what I read).

Trail recon has a couple videos specific to his diesel Wrangler. Worked out to about $325 per 10k miles to maintain IIRC. Meanwhile you are getting 28+ mpg.

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[Erock]

Good luck with what you chose/choose.

 

[BackcountryBirds]

I'm intrigued to see if the 4XE makes its way over to the gladiator with potentially increased range due to more space for batteries.

Of course what does that do to weight, payload and towing.

Also curious if 35s will be offered and geared for straight from the factory.

 

[dr.frank1320]

Haha, you want one so you can tow your Kabota!

 

[eddyarnold]

Just to close this out for now... This came in last week! (still have my bronco res in for now)

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