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Back into a Ram
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JerryBsizzle
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Crazy what the prices are for Gladiators
The Gladiator was not my wisest financial decision
go-ram
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Just curious, what in particular did you like and dislike about your Gladiator compared to your Rams?
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1923bob
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I came pretty close to trading in my Rebel on a Gladiator several months ago, specifically when they were throwing $15K off MSRP or more, but then after looking at the two, my Rebel and the Gladiator side by side on the dealer lot, I realized to myself "what was I doing!!!"
It was that itch I get every few years for something new, luckily I came to my senses. I'm not slagging the Gladiator, nice vehicle, it would make sense for a certain buyer, but I really wasn't that person.
I guess the ruggedness and nimbleness were likes. Dislikes were probably underpowered, tiny bed, small cab. Thought I’d do some 4 wheeling with the Gladiator but never did, live and learn. I’m a full-size truck guy, so it was a bit of an adjustment.
Davidbt
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I did a stupid thing back in '22. We finally traded our 36' 5th wheel for a 24' travel trailer. I traded a great 2018 3500 CTD for a '22 Gladiator. Common sense doesn't always come with old age, I've learned. I have a '21 Big Horn now with 3.92's, and I'm fighting the urge to trade it for a '22 3500 Laramie 6.4 with 34,××× miles on it. 
mplaramie
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Get what you want if you can. No regrets!!!!I did a stupid thing back in '22. We finally traded our 36' 5th wheel for a 24' travel trailer. I traded a great 2018 3500 CTD for a '22 Gladiator. Common sense doesn't always come with old age, I've learned. I have a '21 Big Horn now with 3.92's, and I'm fighting the urge to trade it for a '22 3500 Laramie 6.4 with 34,××× miles on it.
Davidbt
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Since I'm retired and on a fixed income, I don't have the funds to pay cash. At 67, I have to look at how much longer do I want to keep making truck payments. Oh well, my soap box.
Willwork4truck
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What do you mean it doesn't come with age? Why since 2019 I've only bought/traded 3 new and 1 used vehicles, adding up to nearly $195K in depreciating assets. Isn't that using com, uhh wait, guess not...I did a stupid thing back in '22. We finally traded our 36' 5th wheel for a 24' travel trailer. I traded a great 2018 3500 CTD for a '22 Gladiator. Common sense doesn't always come with old age, I've learned. I have a '21 Big Horn now with 3.92's, and I'm fighting the urge to trade it for a '22 3500 Laramie 6.4 with 34,××× miles on it.
msnyder1112
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67! You’re still a young buck buddy. Live happy man. Obviously be responsible but enjoy life to the fullest.
I can relate to many of your experiences. Traded a 19 1 ton RAM dually Laramie in 22 for a Wagoneer. Didn’t need the truck to haul my 5th wheel anymore. Trade in worked out great.
Fast forward to 2025. Decided to trade Wagoneer on a 25 Laramie 1500. Took a huge bath on the value of the Wagoneer. Depreciation was brutal.
Life is short. I love trucks and motorcycles. Live the best life you can I guess. It helps to have an understanding wife!!!
Fast forward to 2025. Decided to trade Wagoneer on a 25 Laramie 1500. Took a huge bath on the value of the Wagoneer. Depreciation was brutal.
Life is short. I love trucks and motorcycles. Live the best life you can I guess. It helps to have an understanding wife!!!
Davidbt
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Your so right, life is short, and getting shorter. Under the right circumstances, I would get back into a 2018 CTD and put it on a diet. Once you live the diesel life, it's hard to be humble with a gas truck. I like my 5.7, but it's not a CTD.
