We look at the benefits of either buying a Jeep Gladiator new or used and give our recommendation here.
The Jeep Gladiator is almost in a class of its own, with its large dimensions and utility. But perhaps you are struggling to make the decision between purchasing a new example over a slightly used unit. Both situations could have their own benefits, so we compare both scenarios to find out which might be the best route to pursue.
So, before you get an Instant Offer on your car and start your search for new or used Jeep Gladiator models on AutoTrader, here are some of the pros and cons of purchasing the American model used.
Specification
One of the biggest reasons for purchasing a new vehicle is that you can specify it to your taste. But it should be noted that, locally, the Jeep Gladiator is only offered in the Rubicon trim level, but there are a few items that can be selected by the customer to bolster their ownership experience.
This includes choosing from the available colours, the different roof and tonneau cover specifications as well as optional items such as a heated steering wheel and heated front seats, not to mention the Bluetooth speaker. However, not only will these optional items increase the initial purchase price, but there is a high likelihood that because of purchasing the Gladiator, new, you could be paying more than some slightly used examples on the market.
Warranty and maintenance
The Jeep Gladiator is sold new with a 5-year / 100 000 km warranty and a 3-year / 100 000 km maintenance plan. If you are considering a used example, the remainder of these plans should remain intact provided that the previous owner did not make any modifications, adhered to the recommended maintenance schedule and the vehicle hasn’t sustained any damage due to an accident.
Note that there are extras you can fit on your Jeep Gladiator that shouldn’t void the warranty or the maintenance plan. These types of extras are recommended, as the Gladiator could be expensive to maintain outside of its maintenance plan.
Depreciation
While getting a brand-new car is always a nice prospect, purchasing a vehicle after experiencing the initial depreciation might be a better financial decision. As trends point out, the first year of a new vehicle is most likely to be the time it experiences the highest rate of depreciation. And like most vehicles on the market, the Jeep Gladiator isn’t immune.
As depreciation affects the value of a vehicle, it does mean that you are very likely to find some good deals on a Jeep Gladiator on AutoTrader.
Verdict
Considering that the American model is very new to the market, most if not all of the used Jeep Gladiator models on AutoTrader, at the time of writing this article, should still have an intact warranty and maintenance plan. And taking into account the depreciation a used or demonstration model has experienced up until now, a used Jeep Gladiator model should come in at a slightly lower price. And that is why we would recommend choosing a used Jeep Gladiator.
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