See and compare the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 colors here

[pantheman75]

I just came from my local Jeep dealership where I took a few closeups of the colors that are going to be available on the 2012 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (as seen on the 2011 Compass). I did the best that I could with an iPhone camera. Here you go!

From left to right it's deep cherry red crystal pearl, brilliant black crystal pearl, bright silver metallic, and mineral gray metallic

[jgc4ever]

Nice pics!

[pantheman75]

I've gotta say... that mineral gray metallic absolutely SHIMMERS in the sunlight! You can even see how it glows and sparkles more than the other colors in the pictures.

[jgc4ever]

I like the Mineral Gray the best too.

[lll2for3lll]

Mineral Gray all the way.

[tri0829]

black all the way imo black cars just look sleek

[ThaSaint]

I've gotta say... that mineral gray metallic absolutely SHIMMERS in the sunlight! You can even see how it glows and sparkles more than the other colors in the pictures.
Agreed, seems to stand out the most in the light.

[Scottina06]

mineral grey vs. red for me


prolly red

[jeep2011]

Great photos!! I love the MG and the black, but this time I am going back to silver. Looks like there won't be a lot of silver ones on the road based on the responses.

[Knightrider03m]

I'm really digging that grey. Hate the sliver..... it seamed like that showed more dirt on my road than my black

[jeep2011]

I'm really digging that grey. Hate the sliver..... it seamed like that showed more dirt on my road than my black

The main reason I choose silver was for the contrast....I think the piano black accents will really pop in silver.....plus all the curves of the car shows up better as well.

[pantheman75]

I'm interested to see how the wheels work with the gray / silver paint since the wheels are no longer chrome (which I consider to be universal in going with any color). The wheels will take on more of a gray / silver color look. I'm wondering if they'll go well with the silver or gray paint, be too "matchy matchy", or have the look of the wheels trying to match the paint but appear to be off a touch. We already know that the wheels look great with the cherry, and can reasonably assume that they'll look great with the black.

[lll2for3lll]

Paint them black.

[DAVY27]

Thanks OP! Black vs Red for me

[Scottina06]

here it is in mineral grey, black and red
http://www.wk2jeeps.com/srt8/wk2_srt8_001_silv.jpg
http://www.wk2jeeps.com/srt8/wk2_srt8_001L_blk.jpg
http://www.wk2jeeps.com/srt8/wk2_srt8_001.jpg

[lll2for3lll]

The more I look at it, the more I don't like it. Somebody has to do some serious mods *cough* Scott *cough* in order to make it look decent.

Maybe it's the ugly wheels.

[DAVY27]

Scott, go red! it got more of a shine when it's clean imo.



thanks why white sucks...






i kid. i kid :D

[pantheman75]

(Corrected; thanks)

[Scottina06]

chill dude...simple mistake

[QuickOne]

The more I look at it, the more I don't like it. Somebody has to do some serious mods *cough* Scott *cough* in order to make it look decent.

Maybe it's the ugly wheels.

Are you actually adding value here? Why do we care you don't like it? Go somewhere else and post something helpful or positive or ask a valid question.
There's absolutely no need to come into this thread and post your hate.

No one really cares.

[lll2for3lll]

Are you actually adding value here? Why do we care you don't like it? Go somewhere else and post something helpful or positive or ask a valid question.
There's absolutely no need to come into this thread and post your hate.

No one really cares.

Lol.

**** you. This is my iPhone, my user account, and I am a site supporter. I can post what the **** I want.

I'm sure I've posted more helpful shit on this site than you have.

**** you. And have a nice day. :).

[Schleprock]

Lol.

**** you. This is my iPhone, my user account, and I am a site supporter. I can post what the **** I want.


actually, you can't, you DO NOT have freedom of speech here. Web forums are PRIVATELY owned entities and hold the rights to censor/monitor/edit/ any and all posts made if they choose ;)

[lll2for3lll]

I can state my opinion just like everyone else does.

Don't like it....don't read it.

My post was a simple shoutout for Scott to sprinkling some magic on the SRT WK2.

From now on when you see a post by me, just close your ****ing eyes.

[lll2for3lll]

Are you actually adding value here? Why do we care you don't like it? Go somewhere else and post something helpful or positive or ask a valid question.
There's absolutely no need to come into this thread and post your hate.

No one really cares.

Ignore.

actually, you can't, you DO NOT have freedom of speech here. Web forums are PRIVATELY owned entities and hold the rights to censor/monitor/edit/ any and all posts made if they choose ;)

Ignore.

[Scottina06]

please guys....be nice

back to topic

[jgc4ever]

I changed my mind, I like Brilliant Black the best. Still going to try and wait (up to 6 months to a year) for the SRT8 to HOPEFULLY be offered in Black Clear Coat though.

[08Hemi]

mineral grey FTMFW! very sexay...bummer no white :(

[QuickOne]

Ignore.



Ignore.
Just "sprinkling" value everywhere! :thumbsup:

BOT....
Does anyone know what new capacities the new Paint Factory will add?
http://www.allpar.com/photos/plants/sterling-heights/paint-shop/index.php

Could it be possible that more selection and better quality are coming post 2012?

[Scottina06]

heres silver......LOL
http://www.jeep.com/shared/2011/srt8/images/Cherokee_SRT8_silver.png

[jgc4ever]

Just "sprinkling" value everywhere! :thumbsup:

BOT....
Does anyone know what new capacities the new Paint Factory will add?
http://www.allpar.com/photos/plants/sterling-heights/paint-shop/index.php

Could it be possible that more selection and better quality are coming post 2012?

I don't know but I wish they'd take a look at a Porsche and learn what paint on a car should look like. These Grand Cherokees always have orange peel, some worse than others and it doesn't look good.

[Scottina06]

Just "sprinkling" value everywhere! :thumbsup:

BOT....
Does anyone know what new capacities the new Paint Factory will add?
http://www.allpar.com/photos/plants/sterling-heights/paint-shop/index.php

Could it be possible that more selection and better quality are coming post 2012?

thats Sterlin Heights where they build the 200....not JNAP where they build the GC. JNAP does have a brand new paint facility though....

[Scottina06]

I don't know but I wish they'd take a look at a Porsche and learn what paint on a car should look like. These Grand Cherokees always have orange peel, some worse than others and it doesn't look good.


they are also double the price.....LOL

[Marlin]

i think the lighter colour (read: everything except black) looks much better, it highlights the shape better and the contrasting bits such as hood vents etc stand out much more.

IMO, black always hides the shape of cars, colours are my preference.

I really wish they did a non metallic "dog dick red" . That, with a set of black 22" or 24' forged wheels, a bit more low, some tint, and it would look intense :)

[VerbalKint]

I've been in between colors for weeks and I think I'm finally settled. My wife suggested buying two (she's been over my shoulder during my wk2 srt8 research). I'm planning on ordering a mineral gray and a black one this week. Thanks for the pictures!

[Schleprock]

I've been in between colors for weeks and I think I'm finally settled. My wife suggested buying two (she's been over my shoulder during my wk2 srt8 research). I'm planning on ordering a mineral gray and a black one this week. Thanks for the pictures!
I think you are going to have a hard time getting one now, let alone 2.

[VerbalKint]

why? what did I miss?

[Schleprock]

why? what did I miss?
they are only making 1500 to start with, supposedly another 1500 the rest of the model year (my guess is the turn of the CY thru May?). There are approx. 2400 dealers across the USA (and I know there are roughly 250 alone in a 300 mile radius of MD/DE border, I found this searching Overlands 3 months ago). Orders have been open for 3 weeks almost. Word is starting to get out faster and faster. People's orders are changing to odd statuses and many stories are popping up of dealers playing games now with pricing and/or build priority.

Even if 400 of the biggest dealers in the USA get allocated 2, that only leaves 700 units for the remaining 2000 dealerships. By all means, give it a try, but do not be surprised if you are asked to pay a markup, a dealer has no allocation left, or there is only one allocation left at a dealer. Also, I believe Milous said the engine plant is the limiting factor on the production, it's not a case of "we'll just make more if we have the demand."

[jgc4ever]

why? what did I miss?

Don't assume one persons opinion on the internet is completely accurate or general idea is even remotely true.

[Marlin]

Silly question, I'm in Australia where borrowing expenses ae very different to the US of A.
But why, when the interest rates are so very low there, would anyone want to tie up cash in the purchase of a depreciating asset? Surely that money could be better invested elsewhere?

[gorilla21]

I personally love it . Black only tho

[Marlin]

Because even with low interest rates on both my mortgage and student loans, the amount I'm paying each month for these are enough that I don't want to add another monthly payment. And interest rates, even on CDs where I have most of it, are still not good. If I can get an auto loan for 1.9% or maybe even 2.9% than I might do that, but if it's 3.9% which seems likely then it's not worth it.

Ok thanks!

Geesh you blokes have it good over there! We pay between 7.5 and 12.5% p/a depending on the method of the loan!

AND our JGC SRT8 will be between $90 and $105k (USD$99k - USD$115k)! :(

[Scottina06]

attention Schleprockand JGC4ever----


continue your own personal discussion here....

http://jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=24995

[QuickOne]

Silly question, I'm in Australia where borrowing expenses ae very different to the US of A.
But why, when the interest rates are so very low there, would anyone want to tie up cash in the purchase of a depreciating asset? Surely that money could be better invested elsewhere?
Marlin,
I would think because they are in either of 2 situations:
They don't have the know how or knowledge to get a return above and beyond the % interest they will be charged.
Or
They have so much money, that they need to spend it or face losing it to Federal or State taxes.

What %'s are you making on regular 5 year term investments?

[Marlin]

Marlin,
I would think because they are in either of 2 situations:
They don't have the know how or knowledge to get a return above and beyond the % interest they will be charged.
Or
They have so much money, that they need to spend it or face losing it to Federal or State taxes.

What %'s are you making on regular 5 year term investments?

:) we could probably start an entire new thread on this discussion.

A simple cash term deposit will net you somewhere around 4.5 to 5%, and more aggressive managed funds typically around 7% (a far cry from the 11%+ I was getting prior to the GFC sadly).

[SRTDogg]

My buddy who lives near Chrysler snapped a Mineral Gray one on the highway. Not a very good pic, but he said it had M plates and 4 guys giggling at him as they sped past.. :D :D :D

http://www.ipvfletch.net/jeep/mg.png

[Scottina06]

good find SRTDogg

[Marlin]

Ditto! I like :)

[BGM130]

after seeing that rear pic it does not have the WOW factor of the WK1 from the back. That not enough to change my decision on getting one though! with all these WK2 driving around we must be getting close to hearing something on true performance numbers!

[barho]

Man they need to color match that rear chrome piece! WTF Chrysler?!:slapfight:

[jgc4ever]

Man they need to color match that rear chrome piece! WTF Chrysler?!:slapfight:

Agree completely.

[SRTDogg]

+1


ps. The Cherry Red is now showing Late Availability... http://www.jeep.com/en/srt8/?pid=eDirect&adid=JQENH-1106JeepQ2eNHR&bid=eDirect_JQENH-1106JeepQ2eNHR&hrf=http://www.edirect.jeep.com

[nosmoke]

It has said "late availibility" for a while now. And it was later than the other colors. About a week late! :D

[richxgior]

and the winner is....BLACK BRILLIANT...i was thinking mineral gray at first but the black jumps at you and just looks plain out meannn...

[jeep2011]

Man they need to color match that rear chrome piece! WTF Chrysler?!:slapfight:

They are leaving that for your first mod :D

[SRTDogg]

Which begs the question: Powdercoat it or Paint it?

Either way I think you gotta Prime it, right? (It's faux Chromed?)

Could one do this himself and still get that smooth finish, or does spray paint screw it up so bad you need 2000 grit sandpaper to smooth it out when you're done??

I *might* just get it powdercoated when I get my wheels done... :D

[Scottina06]

its chromed plastic.....plastic cant be powdercoated. Just have it painted by a pro....its too nice of a vehicle to just paint yourself

[Yeti]

Which begs the question: Powdercoat it or Paint it?

Either way I think you gotta Prime it, right? (It's faux Chromed?)

Could one do this himself and still get that smooth finish, or does spray paint screw it up so bad you need 2000 grit sandpaper to smooth it out when you're done??

I *might* just get it powdercoated when I get my wheels done... :D

I would like to see someone make a carbon fiber replacement for it. I think that would look good!

[SRTDogg]

I am an amateur and I could probably CF that bad boy more easily than I could paint it (and get a smooth finish). :D I just might take you up on that now!! :D

[QuickOne]

I would like to see someone make a carbon fiber replacement for it. I think that would look good!
I'm sure that and other parts are in the works.
See Also Black Ops. :cool:

[SRTDogg]

Black Ops for WK2: http://www.blackopsautoworks.com/pages/products.html?&Vl=20&Tp=2