Talk me out of a Gecko

[friedenfels]

So - looking at 2 2021 JL Sport S, one in Firecracker Red, other in Gecko Green. Red is 2.0, Gecko is V6. Aside from that, optioned out the same with technology package and hardtop. Red has always been my favorite color, heck - I even laid red and black rubber tile in my garage. But there is just something about that Gecko color - not sure I like it, but I keep looking at it. One thing's for sure - couldnt lose it in a crowded parking lot.

I know, color is subjective. I also know there is a Gecko thread, but of course all of those folks are biased - what do you mainstream folks think about the color?

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[Old Dogger]

What is the first thing that one see, when walking out every morning to ones Wrangler. THE COLOR. So this should rank very high on ones list when buying. What other's think, really shouldn't matter. Because only you have to be satisfied with your choice.

 

[friedenfels]

What is the first thing that one see, when walking out every morning to ones Wrangler. THE COLOR. So this should rank very high on ones list when buying. What other's think, really shouldn't matter. Because only you have to be satisfied with your choice.

I agree, just thinking out loud I guess.

 

[Dan M.]

Both are good choices. Only thing I will say is Gecko will definetly stick out in a crowd more than the red.

 

[Hearhear]

I honestly don't care for either color, but I really like gecko green- on other peoples Jeeps. It catches the eye for sure, more than red IMO. Since I can’t really recommend one over the other, I would say if you’re a bit wild go with the green. A little more reserved, go with red. And for kicks (and resale value?) here’s the most popular colors for SUV’s the past 10 years:

1. White (24.5%)
2. Black (20.5%)
3. Gray (19%)
4. Silver (11.5%)
5. Blue (10%)
6. Red (8.5%)
7. Green (3%)
8. Gold/Beige (1.5%)
9. Brown (1%)
10. Orange (0.5%)

But that Gecko Green is very tempting….

 

[friedenfels]

I honestly don't care for either color, but I really like gecko green- on other peoples Jeeps. It catches the eye for sure, more than red IMO. Since I can’t really recommend one over the other, I would say if you’re a bit wild go with the green. A little more reserved, go with red. And for kicks (and resale value?) here’s the most popular colors for SUV’s the past 10 years:

1. White (24.5%)
2. Black (20.5%)
3. Gray (19%)
4. Silver (11.5%)
5. Blue (10%)
6. Red (8.5%)
7. Green (3%)
8. Gold/Beige (1.5%)
9. Brown (1%)
10. Orange (0.5%)

But that Gecko Green is very tempting….

Very interesting. While I actually like White, wouldnt have guessed it would be in first place. You are right about the green - I liked Mojito better, but something about the Gecko just keeps me looking at it.

They just got in one in Granite that has the 3.6etorque and the 8.4 package with Alpine. Might have to look at that one too.

 

[JABCAT]

Very interesting. While I actually like White, wouldnt have guessed it would be in first place. You are right about the green - I liked Mojito better, but something about the Gecko just keeps me looking at it.

They just got in one in Granite that has the 3.6etorque and the 8.4 package with Alpine. Might have to look at that one too.

Those popularity results should be taken with a grain of salt. Most people don’t order their vehicles but choose from what is available on dealer lots. Dealers know they’ll have an easier time selling bland-colored vehicles vs wild-colored vehicles so that is what they order.
Re: Jeep - white is the only no-cost color so most dealers order a lot of white for retail stock.

That being said, I’ve owned a Wrangler in Pearlstone (think Jurassic Park Jeep), Gun metal blue, fire cracker red, granite crystal, and our ‘22 order is Sting-grey. My wife’s ‘20 Grand Cherokee is Velvet Red Pearl or the same as Snazzberry on the Wrangler. Our original ‘22 order was Gecko, but it was discontinued. Mojito is definitely a better green than Gecko, but if you want to stand out, it’s a good choice.

 

[TheBirdie72]

Choices…choices… ? Sting-gray or Gecko…?

 

[friedenfels]

Choices…choices… ? Sting-gray or Gecko…?

Well, since you put it that way....

 

[Morris4x4]

Nope never will talk anyone out of a gecko haha. It's my "rarity" (if you want to call it that) twin back during the JK color run. My buddy had the gecko so I couldn't match him although I was more so just trying to hunt for either color if any dealers had them. I like bold and I like being able to find my Jeep in the parking lot of blacks, greys, and whites.

-Julia

 

[Cowboy from hell]

Life is too short to be boring..... Gecko for the win! Not surprised to see the 3 top colors being white, black and gray. People have no sense of adventure... Live a little people!

 

[AcesandEights]

Gecko green is probably the ugliest color I've seen on a Jeep, well on any vehicle really. First time I saw it I didn't realize it was factory. I thought it was a prank someone pulled on an ex-wife or husband. It's definitely a joke, but not a funny one...still makes me laugh out loud when I see one though. I guess one of those jokes you laugh at, but not to the person's face.

It screams mall-crawler, wanna-be off-roader, attention-whore. Wanna look like you need everyone looking at you? Well, if that's the question, Gecko is the answer. You'll probably need to drive around with the top off just to get your ego in the rig, ammirite?

 

[Cjanak21]

Pretty loud color, but I kinda like it, would personally get it over a pink/yellow/purple color.

 

[XJfanatic]

While I have my color preferences I hardly get them. Normally I just look for the best deal with the motor/drivetrain I want. That’s how I ended up with two of the 50 shades…

That being said granite crystal is kind of brown at times.

 

[friedenfels]

While I have my color preferences I hardly get them. Normally I just look for the best deal with the motor/drivetrain I want. That’s how I ended up with two of the 50 shades…

That being said granite crystal is kind of brown at times.

That I did not know, and that is information one can USE!

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