Here I go again!

[S.A. Boggs]

Been driving my Jeep Compass, "a little" as my daughter does most of the driving back and forth conveying her and Mom to work. I am not pleased with the vehicle as frankly the cockpit is toooooooooooooooooooooooooooo dang small to suit me.
When we get our income tax back, my daughter and I will be trading vehicles. She will be using the Compass and I will use Her's as a trade in on a mid-size truck for the K9's and I. I am thinking of getting a Jeep Gladiator with a topper for the children to ride in as I am tired of Heidi's fur going everywhere.
Sam

[Allen]

Good luck.

Outside of the cost, the haggling, arrogant sales people, and the risk of buying something used (if you go that route), it can be somewhat fun shopping around. I think car sales are down right now---money is not as plentiful, so you may be in a better position this time.

If your choice is only for the Gladiator I'm afraid your selections and options are going to be very limited (if buying used). I can't remember the last time I saw one.

[S.A. Boggs]

Good luck.

Outside of the cost, the haggling, arrogant sales people, and the risk of buying something used (if you go that route), it can be somewhat fun shopping around. I think car sales are down right now---money is not as plentiful, so you may be in a better position this time.

If your choice is only for the Gladiator I'm afraid your selections and options are going to be very limited (if buying used). I can't remember the last time I saw one.

Plan your work and work your plan. My K9's have to go everywhere with me as they are Service Dogs and as I said before I am tired of Heidi's loose hair in a confined space such as a cockpit. I do plan on having a bed liner and a sliding glass rear window so I can fit a fan there to push cool air into their area. Already have two large dog beds to go there and a way for them to always have water. thumbnail (1)k92.jpg Wolf is the smallest at 60lbs and Heidi is still growing. They are waiting for me on the first landing of the ramp to our cabin.
Sam

[S.A. Boggs]

Since my posting I have gone "nuts" along with my K9's and still nothing to write home about. A great deal of painted over wrecks and overpriced vehicles. Our banker suggests waiting until February/March to let the dust settle after 20 January.
Sam

[Allen]

Since my posting I have gone "nuts" along with my K9's and still nothing to write home about. A great deal of painted over wrecks and overpriced vehicles. Our banker suggests waiting until February/March to let the dust settle after 20 January.
Sam

Well, that's just around the corner and you've already waited this long.

I looked on Craigslist and used prices almost equal new prices of other makes. There must be something there I don't see because people seem to be going ape chit over these things just like the 4 door Wrangler. I don't get it but it's not my dog fight either.

You may consider a plan "B" though. I know you had issues with your Ford truck but newer ones don't have those engines any longer. No vehicle make or model is trouble free. You may even consider a small van or SUV with a partition wall (for the hair). Some used police cars/SUV's come with the plexiglass screens still in them (some were used for K9 patrol). My truck has the back seat heat, a/c vents, and even an ac elec outlet. Other makes do too. Just thoughts.

Good luck with your search. Your situation is interesting and a little different. Keep us posted.