What color should this truck be? Help me choose!

What color truck should Dwayne get?

  • Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat

    Votes: 5 6.9%

  • Bright White Clear Coat

    Votes: 4 5.6%

  • Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat

    Votes: 14 19.4%

  • Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat

    Votes: 18 25.0%

  • Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat

    Votes: 11 15.3%

  • Flame Red Clear Coat

    Votes: 8 11.1%

  • Hunter Green Pearl Coat

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat

    Votes: 12 16.7%
  • Total voters
    72
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I created a new section here in our Automotive Lifestyle section called Car Buying Guide, Comparisons & Advice and decided to break it in with a thread about some vehicle research that I have been doing.

I plan on making a purchase in the next 3-6 months but am in no hurry as I want to make a well informed decision and be happy with the vehicle as I plan to keep it for at least 10 years, so I need to get it right and need to get a great deal.

Through my research I have learned about and test drove a wide variety of cars and I have narrowed down by choice to a truck. Not just any truck though, I'm looking at the Ram 1500 Sport R/T Regular Cab 4x2.

Being 6'1 I find most cars that I am interested too small for my liking. On the weekends I enjoy camping and fishing so a truck makes sense for my lifestyle.

The Sport R/T has a look that appeals to me and the performance of the 390hp 5.7 HEMI combined with the 4.10 rear end gives this truck 0-60 times in the 5.7-5.9 range so the fun factor is there as well. Fuel economy has to be taken into consideration but the good news is my weekly commuting is light because I live so close to work and for longer trips the RAM is rated 20 mpg on the highway.

So now I just need to decide on the color! Actually, you guys get to help me pick the color. I created a poll to let you vote. If I decide to get this truck, I will take the results into serious consideration.

Now here are the choices:


Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat


Bright White Clear Coat


Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat


Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat


Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat


Flame Red Clear Coat


Hunter Green Pearl Coat


Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
 
That truck is just begging for the deep cherry red!

I would say that black is an option too, but being in Florida with the sun beating on it all day I'd imagine it would get really hot inside in a hurry.
 
I like blue but I think you're fooling yourself if you believe that will get 20 m.p.g. on the road with those low screws and a Hemi. I have two neighbors that own these (one is a 2011) and they don't sing the praises of mileage when discussing the Hemi. Then again, we are in the thin air of Utah.
 
Hey Dwayne, I thought about it, and if you're going to get a truck - go big or go home!

2011 F150 Raptor Supercrew

411 Horsepower, All-Terrain Tires, and it's built like a tank. Did I mention it has a track that's 2" wider than the Hummer H1?

Best part!....11 mpg city, 14 mpg highway!

You can't go wrong! :lmfao


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20 mpg is realistic on the highway at 55-60 mph. 20mpg isn't the avg if are are factoring in city driving but as long as you are on the highway running on 4 cylinders it's very possible without a lead foot. It's the city driving where the mpg goes down fast. Plus Florida has all flat straight roads, much different that driving through the mountains.

But Dwayne didn't ask us about mpg, I picked Brilliant Black for the color. It just looks mean.
 
GearHead_1 said:
Voted on the color, mentioned one too.



I'll take the bet. ;)
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The 5th gear in those trucks is taller than a mountain, and combined with the truck running on only 4 cylinders, it certainly is possible.....but then again, that 4:10 rear end is certainly not going to help. :wall
 
AutopiaTech said:
The 5th gear in those trucks is taller than a mountain, and combined with the truck running on only 4 cylinders, it certainly is possible.....but then again, that 4:10 rear end is certainly not going to help. :wall
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I'm aware of the features, I wasn't just throwing it out there.
 
You like your DD to look clean all the time? White. If you wash 'em all the time you know how trucks seem to get larger while you work on 'em. I've been driving pickups as a DD for 20 years. A bit of a thought that might be a budget buster... it's real convenient to have a place to put stuff that you don't want to throw in the bed. I wouldn't be without an extended cab. Plus you can't be piling all the babes I see you pictured with in the bed like cord wood. (well, you could but they'd get tangled up)

My $.02

TL
 
Hey Dwayne, Just remember that Hi Impact colors, (Dark Cars) are very hard to keep looking good all the time. they show everything from dust and dirt to paint defects and damage. Low Impact colors, (light cars) are very easy to keep looking good, very hard to see dust and light dirt, extremely hard to see minor paint damage and paint defects and over time its the all around best choice. Especially if you don't want to have to always be cleaning it. At least you know where to get some cool car care products! LOL... At any rate, buying a new truck is awesome and I can't wait to see it.

MEL
 
TLMitchell said:
You like your DD to look clean all the time? White. If you wash 'em all the time you know how trucks seem to get larger while you work on 'em. I've been driving pickups as a DD for 20 years. A bit of a thought that might be a budget buster... it's real convenient to have a place to put stuff that you don't want to throw in the bed. I wouldn't be without an extended cab. Plus you can't be piling all the babes I see you pictured with in the bed like cord wood. (well, you could but they'd get tangled up)

My $.02

TL
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You know, the thought did cross my mind that he was only buying a truck so he could get chicks to join him in bed (the truck's bed) on the first date.... but I wasn't going to go there. :rofl

For the record I totally agree about having an extended or crew cab -- mine comes in handy way too often to be without it.
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
That truck is just begging for the deep cherry red!

I would say that black is an option too, but being in Florida with the sun beating on it all day I'd imagine it would get really hot inside in a hurry.
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The Florida sun is so intense in the summer and black panels get well over 200 degrees. I might get a black one for going stealth at night.

I do agree on the Deep Cherry Red. It looks incredible!


GearHead_1 said:
I like blue but I think you're fooling yourself if you believe that will get 20 m.p.g. on the road with those low screws and a Hemi. I have two neighbors that own these (one is a 2011) and they don't sing the praises of mileage when discussing the Hemi. Then again, we are in the thin air of Utah.
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The blue would definitely match my eyes... Other than the MPG, do your neighbors love their trucks?



TLMitchell said:
You like your DD to look clean all the time? White. If you wash 'em all the time you know how trucks seem to get larger while you work on 'em. I've been driving pickups as a DD for 20 years. A bit of a thought that might be a budget buster... it's real convenient to have a place to put stuff that you don't want to throw in the bed. I wouldn't be without an extended cab. Plus you can't be piling all the babes I see you pictured with in the bed like cord wood. (well, you could but they'd get tangled up)

My $.02

TL
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As I get older I find that I just need room for one babe these days. For me the regular cab works best. Single, sons grown up, there is room behind the seats for a backpack or briefcase, I love the look and less paint to polish!


Mel Craig said:
Hey Dwayne, Just remember that Hi Impact colors, (Dark Cars) are very hard to keep looking good all the time. they show everything from dust and dirt to paint defects and damage. Low Impact colors, (light cars) are very easy to keep looking good, very hard to see dust and light dirt, extremely hard to see minor paint damage and paint defects and over time its the all around best choice. Especially if you don't want to have to always be cleaning it. At least you know where to get some cool car care products! LOL... At any rate, buying a new truck is awesome and I can't wait to see it.

MEL
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Great advice for anyone looking at a new car Mel. I currently drive a silver car and know exactly what you mean.


Shiny Lil Detlr said:
You know, the thought did cross my mind that he was only buying a truck so he could get chicks to join him in bed (the truck's bed) on the first date.... but I wasn't going to go there. :rofl

For the record I totally agree about having an extended or crew cab -- mine comes in handy way too often to be without it.
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Most trucks I see on the road are extended or crew cab and I agree that they are vital for some people. The Sport R/T only comes in regular cab. I'm looking at it like buying a Corvette or 370Z, just with more payload and towing capacity and less cornering ability. The thousands of $$$ I save going with the regular cab will be going towards fuel of course!
 
Dwayne said:
The blue would definitely match my eyes... Other than the MPG, do your neighbors love their trucks?
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Dwayne, I don't think either one of them would buy their trucks again. One has had a bunch of warranty problems and much of his dislike hinges around the way the dealer has taken care of him. He got a truck that came out of the factory without any oil in the differential. It went bad within a day or two of owning it. The truck was so new it took them a while to get replacement parts. He later had some injector problems. Ultimately it hasn't cost him anything other than aggravation and time, just left him with a sour taste. The other neighbor is an eye doctor and money isn't his primary concern so mileage isn't a huge deal. He likes the power, doesn't like the mileage but said he liked his Lariat better.
 
I cast my vote for the Bright Silver Metallic. I really like the way Mrs. Clean's Silver Reflex Turbo S paint shimmers in the early morning and early evening light. In the bright daylight in can be blinding. My second choice would be the Bright White follwed closely by the Mineral Gray.

I will throw out an additional point for consideration regarding the body style choice. You seem to be thinking only in terms of passenger capacity. IIRC you are something of a fisherman. As a long time hunter/fisherman I can't tell you how important it is to be able to know that your sports gear is "secured" in your locked vehicle while you step in to the local cafe. Not to mention keeping your luggage out of the elements when you take a road trip.

Bed size? Short or long? Will you be doing any hauling? No you say? Then you've never owned a truck :lol2: Everyone you know and some you don't know will have something they need moved. ;) And as a homeowner you will find plenty of things that need to be hauled for your own purposes. I can't imagine not owning a truck.
 
All good points. I've previously owned 3 trucks. 2 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab and a Dodge Dakota years ago reg cab.

I failed to mention that if I go this route intend on getting a one piece fiberglass lockable tonneau cover to keep the fishing poles and luggage safe.
 
Dwayne said:
All good points. I've previously owned 3 trucks. 2 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab and a Dodge Dakota years ago reg cab.

I failed to mention that if I go this route intend on getting a one piece fiberglass lockable tonneau cover to keep the fishing poles and luggage safe.
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Well then you aleady know how many "truck needy" friends you have. :lol2: And you know just how darned convenient they are to have in the drive.

The hard tonneau covers do look nice and serve well as lockable "trunks". They are heavy though and add additional polishing surfaces and are a definite PITA when you need to haul something for yourself. I have considered a soft/roll-up tonneau cover option for mine. I also opted for the Bedrug over the spray in or drop in liners. (though I've yet to put the danged thing in...and don't think Mrs. Clean hasn't made that same observation when she passes the box in the garage...
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Dwayne said:
I failed to mention that if I go this route intend on getting a one piece fiberglass lockable tonneau cover to keep the fishing poles and luggage safe.
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Will you ever have to haul anything tall in the bed? If so the one piece tonneau will be a royal pain. I would seriously suggest looking at one of the folding covers; they're much easier to deal with in that scenario. I've got a Fold-A-Cover G4 Elite on mine and I've absolutely loved it.


Also, have you considered what sort of bed liner to go with?
 
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