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Haven't seen that Bronco concept yet. Looks interesting.
I suppose one of these days someone will have to make the plunge and just build one. They're all over the rest of the world!
I was told that this is going to be a production model for 2007 / 2008 model year after the Compass and Patriot are released.
Odie
Odie's Carspace Garage
AGAIN, The big question is 'WHO. Who told you that?!!'
I was told that by the Sales Manager and Dealership owner who had returned from Jeep Corperate Headquarters a few days earlier. So esentially I got it straight from the horse's mouth. :P
Odie
Odie's Carspace
""I was told that by the Sales Manager and Dealership owner who had returned from Jeep Corperate Headquarters a few days earlier. So esentially I got it straight from the horse's mouth.""
Great.... More info from salesmen. You sure about wich end of the horse you were dealing with?
DCC, You should be ashaimed... COMANDER!?...COMPASS? USELESS!!! WHY DONT YOU SELL JEEP DIV. OFF. Or is it like a sand castle to you?... Your gonna ruin it so theres nothing left worth having.
Add this up.
This from a friend who has contacts inside DC and who has access to Allpar, but I'm trying to confirm it as well.
-Paul
Come on, DC. A small/mid-sized diesel pickup is EXACTLY what this country needs!
Continuing to deny those of us that need this vehicle will not generate desire only loathing.
So Jeep can either appeal to the group that consistantly purchases their products. Attend the events. Generate buzz with their family and friends or they can get lost in the crowd with the Compass.
have you seen the compass ad on TV? ... BOBBLE HEADS! How about DR Z. or the HEMI REDNECK? Other auto makers use people in their ads that other people might relate to, creating appeal, DCC uses clowns in thier ads because thats who they think will buy their products. OR, thats what they think of the "group that consistantly purchases their products" OR, thats the current management style at DCC and they want their ads and products to reflect it.
I dont think we'll be able to shame them into producing the Gladiator. They'll have enough shame to deal with when the the splash made by the belly flop of the Comander is matched by the soft shelled squish of the Compass.
Bobble heads...nice work
Dave Becker
www.4wd4sale.com
So what? At least it looks like a Jeep! Incidently, the referenced article (post #225)is about an Aussie Jeep called a CJ10, something a lot closer to the Scrambler than to the full-sise J10/J20 pickups sold from the mid-70's thru the late-80's .
They're the company that did the HEMI swap in the Wrangler.
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While I love their products, I'm not willing to fork over a brand new Jeep to them to hack up, do their work to it, then give it to me. While it should still be warrantable, I wouldn't want to try and make a warranty claim with it.
Besides, most of their stuff they put on it is available elsewhere or from them. AEV rockers and wheels can be bought through Quadratec. Even the pickup idea is done by other manufacturers, but I can't remember their name.
Having a factory produced version is a MUCH better way to go and ups DCX's credibility and marketability.
-Paul
Guess that shuts down this thread.....
A reason given for not producing the truck was that it would be "too expensive." How expensive can it be to to build an 07 Wrangler as a pickup? After all, everything from the front seats forward is same as the Wrangler. The expandable pickup bed is a concept feature which could have been left off of production models, saving some moeny.
Another excuse from DCX was, "We have the Dakota." Well, the Dakota is a midsize truck, not a compact like the Gladiator would have been. In a world of $3 gas, the Gladiator with a diesel powerplant makes sense. The thirsty 3.7 in a Dakota doesn't.
There hasn't been a Jeep pickup since Mopar took over Jeep and killed the excellent Commanche pickup. Chrysler was concerned then that the Commanche, which was a much better truck than the Dakota, would cannibalize sales away from the Dakota. Looks like that kind of thinking still prevails at DCX twenty years later.
I've owned three Jeep Cherokees and one Grand cherokee. Now those of us who want a compact truck have only the Ford Ranger and Mazda B-series to turn to. It's just as well, because DCX will never see another dime of my money.
twenty or hundred thousand, not that I'm a milioner, just would sell something or get an extra job to pay for it...
Well... in that case, there is no sense to live anymore.
good bay may friends ;-(((((((
AMEN BROTHER!!!!
DCX says the dacota is "sufficient" , its a passing grade, a C-, its enough to get by.
I wouldn't brush up against one in a parking lot for fear of getting that junk on me!
Hey DCX, your the best sale staff your competition could ask for! I'll take the Frontier in red. Thanks for making that decision easier.
With the comments I have seen floating around the press, DC will be sure not to see a penny of my money. I have been looking at upgrading from my 83 cj-7 as I would like to use that as more of a 4x4 play vehicle... Guess its time to start looking at Toyota or Chevy.
Odie
Odie's Carspace
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2009-jeep-gladiator.htm
I've had a picture of the Gladiator on the homescreen of my phone and everyone I show it to loves it...
American car makers are going to loose the battle against the imports if they don't get their heads out of their A$$es and start selling economic gas friendly vehicles that people want instead of the same old gas guzzling junk they've been trying force-feed down our throats.
I wish VW would bring back the diesel rabbit truck.....
I don't own a construction buisness, so I don't need to haul two tons of bricks everyday.
But I would like to haul a new couch etc.....
It woud be nice not have to rent a Uhaul to do so......
I've emailed Jeep for the past 3 years since the concept 1st hit the car show.
I'm just hoping it doesn't end up hitting the skids.
A utilitarian pickup with a full bed and actual off road capability???
What's the hold up??
I've personally spoken with 1/2 a dozen people that would trade in their trucks, wrangles, boats and dogs to get the Gladiator in hand.
What's the hold up???
Chrysler LLC would like to thank you for your interest in the Jeep Gladiator. Though the decision has been made to forego production of the Jeep Gladiator concept vehicle, it does not mean that the Jeep Gladiator will not be considered for production at a future date. With constantly shifting market trends I would hesitate to discount the possibility of new products on the horizon, specifically designed to suit your needs.
We genuinely value consumer feedback, and encourage you to keep in touch for future updates regarding Jeep brand and its exciting product line up.
Maybe after the goverment "bailout" DC will be willing to take a "chance". Maybe they'll just keep doing what has been working for them.............. WONDER WHY YOU CAN'T SELL YOUR CURRENT JUNK???????????? SACK UP AND TAKE A RISK!!!!!
after all if you're going to drive around in a jeep that gets bad mileage and sure the hell isn't fast, WHY NOT PUT A BED ON IT?
I'd never buy a Wrangler or a Dakota (Especially not the ugly [non-permissible content removed] 2008 Dakota). Are you trying to go bankrupt??????
I asked our guys in Sydney Australia and the jeep sales men didn't even know what I was talking about. I had to tell him to look on the net.
I'd be the first to trade in my car for one in Australia.
Count me in to sign a petition to get this thing going.
America doesn't have a smaller pickup. They are all Ford F150 size...thats too big for a lot of people.
Please do not make it to look like the hummer. Keep the original jeep wrangler front end appearance.