When I needed autobody work done, shops were about 50/50 split on the official name being "Chili Pepper Red" or "Metallic Red Pearl" when I was getting estimates. However the paint has started to fade, and "Pink" would be a more accurate description.

 

"Metallic Red"

"Chili Pepper Red" was the metallic paint for the Durango in 99, it was slightly darker.

 

Sounds good to me.. If I had my way, the truck would be Amber Fire Orange.

 

Amber Fire is a nice color. Not too common though.

 

I love my color.

 

I definitely like the choice to keep it. Your not really getting anything better out of a newer pickup. I was a little bit luckier on the transmission. Got a reman w/36000 mile 3 year. Frankly, they are the sexiest pickups on the road. Not all super tall like new ones (especially the front end), but nice curves and that "Im driving a tank, get out of my way" feel.

 

Yeah, newer truck will have to wait until around tax rebate time. Around March or April I hope to be rockin' a HEMI..... or *gasp* Escalade EXT. Either way, I'll probably keep this truck around.

 

Can't rock an Escalade EXT unless you become a rapper.

 

Escalades are great for booze cruising with all the friends I don't have....and hemis are great until its time for new spark plugs, as was already mentioned. I just don't like new vehicles and all the crappy metal. We had a hail storm, and my friends fords (96 escape) hood looked like a golf ball. Mine turned out good though, only two dents, and they aren't noticeable until you are in the right light.

 

I've been known to rap on occasion. lol Actually made a parody of the song "Thrift Shop" all about my truck.... not lying, it comes out when I'm drinking.