New F450, Ruby Red or Magnetic?

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Apr 12, 2018 | 07:22 PM

Robert6401

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New F450, Ruby Red or Magnetic?

Really struggling with decided between two trucks. Essentially the same, the Ruby Red is a little more expensive, but that's not all that important. I know that it's silly to ask y'alls opinion, but perhaps one of you will say something that just helps push me in one direction or the other. Both are solid with no secondary color.

Thanks!

Apr 12, 2018 | 07:33 PM

BIGPAPA1970

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Those were my two colors....went with the Ruby Red and I don’t regret it! I love to stare at my truck in the sun,the light makes the truck reflect such depth!

Apr 12, 2018 | 07:36 PM

toymaster

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From: Clark, WY

Ruby red is not a bad red, although red fades bad with age and UV exposure. The magnetic is a more conservative color and my personal preference between the two. They question is do you want to stand out more or not?

Apr 12, 2018 | 07:45 PM

wrvond

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I'm partial to Ruby Red, myself!

Apr 12, 2018 | 07:45 PM

smokewagun

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If you have to ask, just get the Magnetic. Your not a true Ruby Red die-hard. 😜
While Magnetic is nice, it's just rather lifeless under most conditions besides clean. Ruby says "here I am" even when dusty or dirty. Now, don't ask why the $&#%@! I got black.

Apr 12, 2018 | 07:49 PM

wrvond

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If I hadn't gotten Ruby Red, I would have gone with Blue Jean Blue.

Apr 12, 2018 | 08:07 PM

TheLex

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I vote Ruby Red

I get more compliments with my truck than I ever do with my Porsche Carrera GTS. The color is fantastic.

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Apr 12, 2018 | 08:11 PM

UGA33

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From: Cartersville, Ga

I have a magnetic truck and love it, but I would go Ruby on a 450. They were meant for each other.

Apr 12, 2018 | 08:13 PM

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dieseldrive

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I would go with both, Ruby Red on top, Magnetic on the bottom

Apr 12, 2018 | 08:16 PM

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7591250sd

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From: Forest Lake, MN

My Magnetic should be here in a few weeks.. Wish they had cammo..

Apr 12, 2018 | 08:25 PM

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Smooth450

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I’m partial to magnetic,

Apr 12, 2018 | 08:27 PM

#13

Smooth450

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Red is a hard sell for resale unless your color matching it to something you pull I’d go more natural! Good luck you won’t have any problems as long as it’s ford!

Apr 12, 2018 | 08:31 PM

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SoylentSaxgod

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I vote ruby red. If I had it to do again that would be my color, not black.

Apr 12, 2018 | 08:42 PM

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Sunnyside42

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From: Charlotte, NC

I was at the similar crossroads. Both / either is an excellent choice. In the end I just couldn’t say “no” to the magnetic. Signed the papers this evening...