Bad News for Paint Colors!

[E55 KEV]

This was posted on srtforums.com:

DCX Production Ordering Update 14 Oct 2004 (300-Magnum - Charger)

The following exterior colors are no longer available for ordering:

(PDM) Mineral Gray
(PMQ) Deep Lava Red
(PB8) Midnight Blue
(PP4) Satin Jade Pearl

(XRV) Rear seat video system production delayed until 2/1/05
(EER) 2.7L engine and (TWH) tire w/o (BNB) electronic stability production delayed until 1/3/05
(LXFP48) 300 Touring AWD model has a Job #1 of 11/15/04
(LXFS48) 300C AWD model has a Job #1 of 11/15/04
(ALZ) Dodge Special Edition has a Job #1 of 10/4/04
(AFB) Comfort/Convenience Group has a Job #1 of 11/29/04
LXCX48 SRT-8 AWD model has a Job #1 of 1/10/05

[jwaters943]

Any particular reason why? It seems stupid to restrict the ordering of 300s/Magnums to certain colors only.

Maybe I'm misreading your post....are these colors being discontinued??

[E55 KEV]

Yes the post states they are being discontinued or perhaps replaced with other colors. Don't know for sure why. Linen Gold is a new upcoming color.

[AndyK]

http://www.arifleet.com/production.html

They are switching paint suppliers from PPG to DuPont (or vice versa, don't remember), so that may be an side effect.

[jwaters943]

Hmmm, I wonder if this will have a positive/negative effect on paint quality and durability. I know some people have complained about the 300/Magnum having poor paint quality when compared to the Crossfire.

Either way, I hope they don't mess w/ Cool Vanilla and Magnesium as those are my 2 favorite colors.

[CottyGee]

Originally Posted by jwaters943

Hmmm, I wonder if this will have a positive/negative effect on paint quality and durability. I know some people have complained about the 300/Magnum having poor paint quality when compared to the Crossfire.

That would be ME!

FWIW, I don't think it could get much worse...

[Angi300C]

Originally Posted by jwaters943

Either way, I hope they don't mess w/ Cool Vanilla and Magnesium as those are my 2 favorite colors.

I have Cool Vanilla and think if they did discontinue my color that would make Mrs SexC very rare and in the long run make value go up. Something like a Classic. I can see the Ad sign now "Own A Rare Hard to Find Cool Vanilla 300C only 1,500 made" lol. I'm only saying this because that's the color I have. But yes Cool Vanilla is truly Elegant!

[Cdnhemi]

Originally Posted by Angi300C

I have Cool Vanilla and think if they did discontinue my color that would make Mrs SexC very rare and in the long run make value go up. Something like a Classic. I can see the Ad sign now "Own A Rare Hard to Find Cool Vanilla 300C only 1,500 made" lol. I'm only saying this because that's the color I have. But yes Cool Vanilla is truly Elegant!

That's why I am gleefully rubbing my hands, because my Satin Jade will be a rarity!!!!

[Scarbs]

I talked to a guy at the Chrysler event and he mentioned they might drop my color. Deep Lava Red/ BlackCherry.
Im was thinking like u Angie.For me thou DLR is gone . I plan on keeping this car till its a classic.Like one of those old cars u find in a barn,some 20 yr old car that is in great shape. Well thats the plan right now anyway.

[Reese]

Anyone know how many Cs were produced in Lava Red? I love the color and have no regrets on my selection. Also glad that I won't be seeing another like mine driving around every corner