How important is color?

[2019JLUS]

I’m in my 40s, not quite sure what that means.

It's means if we measured both reflections with a spectrophotometer, black would show more color

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[Camaroboi13]

It's means if we measured both reflections with a spectrophotometer, black would show more color

ahh that makes more sense. I always wondered why these kids would say cringe on YouTube, now I know they were just comparing black and white. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Jeep Wick]

I am not accustomed to this level of feedback by an online community. Literally every post has been helpful. Thank you all!

My first new car, a 2020 Rubicon was a great deal in the spec and color I wanted sitting on a lot. But prices have almost doubled since then. My current one is a 22 I bought used this year, a different spec, but exactly what I wanted this time around. The JLU XR didn't exist in 2020. I also learned a few things along the way that made the second Jeep more ideal. Long story short, limited slip meets my needs and I would buy used again for the massive savings. Overall condition matters more to me, but a good color is definitely a bonus.

 

[caraholic]

To me color is the most important option. Either custom order one. To your liking or wait out for one to pop up. Luckily there are not many options available so it wouldn’t be hard to find exactly what your looking for.

 

[YBABRAT]

I really wanted black, but it is very hot when getting in the car. I ended up with white... not because it is cooler, but it was not as important comparing price and all the factory options on the car. Biggest bang for the buck not the wiz bang over all look.

Now some like rarity of color... as to be singled out or just being able to find your car in a crowded parking lot. That can be very important to some.

 

[Camaroboi13]

Now some like rarity of color... as to be singled out or just being able to find your car in a crowded parking lot. That can be very important to some.

I’m usually the biggest Jeep in the parking lot so it’s not hard to find. Plus mama has disabled plates so we are usually right up front lol

 

[YBABRAT]

I’m usually the biggest Jeep in the parking lot so it’s not hard to find. Plus mama has disabled plates so we are usually right up front lol

Ha!

About the biggest... in the late 80s cousin had a Toyota that kept getting bigger. After 3rd frame addition and 44s he had gone gullwing. To his detriment, he was thwarted by parking. Cars parked along side and he had to wait for someone to return to open his door to get in and leave. Some times big is too big. Oh he was in front.

 

[SoK66]

In a new or used Jeep the only color I’d absolutely reject is black. Has no redeeming qualities and so many pages of negatives they couldn’t be listed. I’d also most likely reject the recent pee greenish yellow they’ve been using. Other than that the mechanicals, service history and overall condition would be my most important considerations.

 

[jrap]

When I buy vehicles, I have a short list of colors I don't want for that specific vehicle. Anything else is OK, with maybe my favorite being a "nice to have". For jeep, no black, yellow or lime green. I do like black if it is a BMW or Mercedes, only if the leather is tan or brown though. So bottom line, have an exclusion list, but don't try to only buy your favorite unless every other color is on your exclusion list!

 

[ObiMatt87]

My youngest brother just got an awesome Rubicon XR AND his favorite current color (Earl), which I and our other brother would have chosen if we were buying right now. There are plenty of folks out there who love black/white/grey/silver. I totally respect personal choice. For me, I want something different, so it is a major factor for me in my choice.

 

[rooms]

If it were me, I would seriously look at @Ratbert s sheet and see if custom ordering new would be comparable to what you can find used. I bought a 2024 JLUR XR from one of those dealers for what I would have paid for a Sport locally. My wife insisted on Anvil over the Hydro Blue that I wanted, but it was more important for me to NOT have the E-Torque or the turbo(simplicity, relatively speaking). This Jeep gets dirty often, and if it gets a scratch or two, so be it. With the Anvil, don’t care. If I get sick of the red accents, I can change them to pretty much any other color without clashing.

Thanks for the heads up. I found a local dealer on the list and talked to their "Jeep Guy". It sounds like a custom order 392 below invoice is still nowhere close to my price range ($68K-$72K), and Jeep Guy didn't seem very interested in helping me.

An Anvil, Earl, or Sting Grey 392 XR is most definitely my jam. I will wait it out.

 

[Old Dogger]

all i see is white bro

This is black that hasn't been washed in several weeks and by wash I mean a shitty touchless car wash. The last handwash it's had I can't even remember. It keeps it's mirror like quality even when it's covered by dust and water spots.

You gotta stop hating on blacks because they look so much better

We have several Black vehicles in the family. They don't need to be washed and waxed ongoing to look good. Black is still one of the number one sellers in colors. But it is a choice.......

 

[Badunit]

There are plenty of folks out there who love black/white/grey/silver. I totally respect personal choice. For me, I want something different, so it is a major factor for me in my choice.

That is for sure. Almost every automobile on the streets these days seems to be black, white, or gray. And those that aren't are very dark shades of blue or red. Vibrant colors are uncommon by comparison.

 

[Amciano]

I own an anvil '24 sport s. hoping to trade in for sahara in earl with Sky One Touch if they keep Earl for 2025.. So who has real.list of colors for 2025? Are we close to new order banks ? Sept?

 

[jeepingib]

What a loaded thread title. Depends on the context! For some things it doesn't matter... but for important things like Jeeps it does! Who wants to drive a boring Jeep? This is my second orange Jeep. A fun vehicle should be a fun color. Someone else mentioned being the biggest in the parking lot so it's easy to find. Well I say be the biggest and the brightest. C'mon, I drive an orange highlighter on 38s!

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