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Desert Sand or Carbonized Grey Metallic??? Need to finalize my order.

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If anyone is still looking, Conklin Ford in Newton, KS has a 2025 XLT in Desert Sand with ebony interior for $7,600 off MSRP. They just got in a not yet listed 2026 RR in White, MSRP, no ADM.
 

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I got desert sand on my 25 RR

Ford Ranger Desert Sand or Carbonized Grey Metallic???  Need to finalize my order. IMG_6609


had basically the same color on my 21 Colorado ZR2

my 2019 ZR2 was Cajun red….good color too

Ford Ranger Desert Sand or Carbonized Grey Metallic???  Need to finalize my order. IMG_0866
 

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This Lariat looks like it got leveled. Really nice looking truck in CGM

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Hey thanks! This is my truck you posted a pic of. Just in case you need specifics, I kept it simple:

- 1 inch "Rangerlifts" level
- 265/70R18 Bridgestone Dueler Ascent A/T. SL Range

I went with the CG because it's a classic color and really won't get old. It may not be flashy and there are a ton of them, but I like it. The Marsh Gray is pretty cool too, but sometimes you gotta go with a color that lasts. Wish Ford had kept the Cactus Gray and Iconic Silver too.
 

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Pulled back from the order.
I looked at some of the wait times from others who ordered.
YIKES!
I'm going to search and see what colors may be available on the lots.
Marsh and Avalanche I found not too far away.
I waited exactly 8 weeks from order to dealership delivery. Dealers like ordered vehicles because they don't spend anytime on the lot and cost them nothing really. I got mine for $2,000 under invoice. They basically took off $1,000 from invoice and also discounted the "hold back" cash they get. And this is with NO factory incentives offered.
 

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one good thing about carbonized grey is that in the future, there will be lots of parts to pull from the junkyard that you won't have to get painted. tailgates especially, since people like to back into trailers and ding them up, but fenders and doors too. stuff that people damage more often then normal
 

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Pulled back from the order.
I looked at some of the wait times from others who ordered.
YIKES!
I'm going to search and see what colors may be available on the lots.
Marsh and Avalanche I found not too far away.
Here's another more recent order in case it helps you decide whether to order or not:

Marsh Gray Ranger Lariat 2.7L
Ordered on 4/11
Received build date on 4/16 for the week of 5/25

Initially I asked for the spray-in bedliner as I was ordering, but the dealer left it off so the truck wouldn't be delayed. They'll install the liner when it arrives from the factory.

When the dealer called to notify me of the scheduled build date, he said I may have my truck by the end of June. I'm hoping he's right since the employee pricing promo ends 7/6!
 

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I may have missed it but I hope you ended up with desert sand. It seems like there’s too damn many gray scale/neutral color vehicles on the road. At this point in my life I pick anything except white/black/gray/silver
 

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Whichever you prefer. My first choice was Rapid Red but couldn't find one on a lot with the options I wanted. Second choice was Carbonized gray.
 
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I actually just went out and found a 2025 in Desert Sand. Great price and really like the color now
Ford Ranger Desert Sand or Carbonized Grey Metallic???  Need to finalize my order. IMG_20260409_123809584~2
 

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Carbonized grey looks amazing especially in the sun but is almost as bad as black showing dirt, dust and pollen.
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