Ok...we've narrowed things down to a 4x4, 250, 5.4 V-8, 4.10 axle. Now we're stumped on color, unless we order, a delay of 5-6 weeks.

Husband & I like the Island Blue...which are few & far between. I like it, but worry about resale. We don't like black, white, or red.

What are the most popular colors after black, white, or red? What color did you choose & why?

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You're getting the 5.4L and think the color will determine resale value? Seriously though, get any color you want. As long as you keep it in good shape the color won't cost you that much in value.

[This message has been edited by V10 man (edited 03-18-2001).]

 

I'd have to agree with V10man. I don't understand why people make decisions based on future resale value. No matter what it is, buy it because you like it. Go with whatever color you like best. I knew I wanted black or silver. When I got to the dealer they had a red, blue and silver ones with the exact same packages. I knew I didn't want red, the blue had some minor damage so I ended up with the color I wanted.

Good luck,


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Rip
2001 F350 XLT SC Dually
V10 * 4X4
Westin Platinum Series Steps
Line-X Spray In Bedliner


Future mods:
Westin Bull Bar
CB
Mural on tailgate

Other toys:
2000 Coachmen 24' TT
2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic

 

green is nice

 

I got Arizona biege because I travel on country roads and that colar would be the easiest to keep clean.

 

My current truck is white. Next one may just be True Blue.

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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/Ravin DI/DO, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 F150 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.

2000 4x4 F250 SD XLT SuperCab SWB- 6.8L, Offroad Pkg, Camper Pkg, 4.30LS, Tape & CD player, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, tinted windows, 265/75R16 OWL tires, Smittybilt nerf bars & Line-X bedliner.

NoMo's site

 

I agree. If you are thinking about resale, you might reconsider getting the V8. Otherwise get whatever color you like best!

 

I think the blue looks the best on the SD's
good choice
yes there are alot of black,white & red ones running around
but for reason I think the metallic colors
shine nicer

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99 XLT SC 4x4 STYLESIDE ORP 5.4,AUTO & 3.73 POSI
MED. TOREADOR RED
EXTANG TONEAU,BED MAT,
K&N FILTER & WOOD DASH KIT

 

MY F-250 sd 4x4 is the Bright Amber Clearcoat metallic,I've only seen 1 other around here and it is also 4x4 crewcab like mine.Besides it is the same color as my 97 Mustang GT,which is atumnal orange clearcoat metallic.

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99 F250 cc sd 4x4,v-10,auto,k&n,borla headers,gibson cat back,97 mustanggt,88 ranger has 302-c-4, getting 69 429,c-6 installed.

 

Mine is E4 Bright Red Clearcoat and it is one of the few colors that come on the "Sport" F-150..thats why I got it. If I were to do it again, I would get the white "Sport". If I got a non-sport truck, I would most likely get a shade of blue.
My wife has a black Expy and all I can say is that thing is ALWAYS dirty. Looks soooo sweeeeeet when its clean, but shows every little scratch and always could use a washing. My opinion is that resale value wont be affected by the color unless the color you choose happens to show off all the small scrathes (like my wifes black Expy)

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Steve
Mine:
1999 F-150 Sport Supercab
Bright Red 4.6L Auto
Billet Grill, Billet Ant, Clear Corners, Sony CD Player, Pioneers in all doors, Kicker 100si Amp, MTX preformed underseat box. Fiberglass Bed Cover
Hers:
2000 Expy Sport
Black, Grey Leather 5.4L
Clear Corners, Alpine CD Player, Punch 150 Amp, JL Audio preformed sub box in rear panel.

 

Hey Laura - we just got our F250 CREW XLT 156 V10 in Island Blue/Silver - and it looks great. We have been complimented a number of times - and many people are doing double takes on the road! There isn't alot of them out there - and here in rainy Seattle it really stands out! Not my first choice in color - but got it for a great price - and the color really is outstanding!!

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2000 F250 XLT 4x4 CREW 6.8L V10 156
Island Blue/Silver
Off-Road Package
3.73LS Heavy D Susp.
60/40 cloth bench,
power seats,rear slider,privacy glass,
X-Line bedliner
(still canopy shopping!)

 

You want to know the best color besides the basics. Well believe it or not I work at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville Ky. Which makes the super duties. And I even work in the paint department. If you are so hell bent on a color, then any style of blue is your best bet. (that's if you don't like the basics) I see all kinds of colors. Like someone said, it shouldn't matter, as long as you take care of it, but if you want an opinion, then yes blue is it.

 

Thanks everyone for your input. We went with the Island blue (very hard to find) that had everything we wanted except the trailer tow mirrors. Dealer put 'em on for $82.00!!! We'd heard they were over $400 installed.

Laura