Mag vs. Metallic Red
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I think you are mistaking your question.
There were four (4) 'red' colors offered on the C5:
Torch red (all years I think)
Magnetic red 1 (one year only - 1999)
Magnetic red II (2000 - 2004)
Another type of red was on the 2003 (Anniversary Red)
Only the Magnetic reds were metallic.
There were four (4) 'red' colors offered on the C5:
Torch red (all years I think)
Magnetic red 1 (one year only - 1999)
Magnetic red II (2000 - 2004)
Another type of red was on the 2003 (Anniversary Red)
Only the Magnetic reds were metallic.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lost in the Pine Barrens with only ketchup and relish packs, New Jersey
Originally Posted by AC54ME
I think you are mistaking your question.
There were four (4) 'red' colors offered on the C5:
Torch red (all years I think)
Magnetic red 1 (one year only - 1999)
Magnetic red II (2000 - 2004)
Another type of red was on the 2003 (Anniversary Red)
Only the Magnetic reds were metallic.
There were four (4) 'red' colors offered on the C5:
Torch red (all years I think)
Magnetic red 1 (one year only - 1999)
Magnetic red II (2000 - 2004)
Another type of red was on the 2003 (Anniversary Red)
Only the Magnetic reds were metallic.
As far as the original post, if I am understanding the question correctly, the difference between 99 red metallic and 2000-2004 Magnetic Red II is clearly the tone of the color. The 04 red is darker and closer to blue on the color spectrum and the 99 has a lighter color closer to yellow on the color spectrum with some bronze tones. Some may argue that there is no difference, but I can tell by looking at the back of the car. The 99 red is a closer match to the color of the tail lights than the 04 red. The 99 red is just about a perfect match in clear sun whereas the 04 red is much darker than the taillights. Just my humble opinion... hope I answered your question!
Burning Brakes
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From: Lost in the Pine Barrens with only ketchup and relish packs, New Jersey
No offense but a dirty Mag Red will look like a clean Anny Red any day of the week. When both cars are clean- there is no mistaking the two... I only say this because my mag red is a daily driver with polished chrome wheels. After a week of bad weather driving, the red gets darker and grey and the wheels go from shiny to yellowish. Again, no offense to the Anniversary Cars out there, I just notice it every time the car needs to be cleaned!
Burning Brakes
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From: Lost in the Pine Barrens with only ketchup and relish packs, New Jersey
Originally Posted by Mark33
Guys, this helped me a bit, but a car I was looking at is a 98 metallic red apparantly. It IS NOT torch by any means. Maybe it's lighter than the magnetic II then.
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Drifting
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From: Menands (Albany) NY
Originally Posted by Mark33
Guys, this helped me a bit, but a car I was looking at is a 98 metallic red apparantly. It IS NOT torch by any means. Maybe it's lighter than the magnetic II then.
Mines a 98..and it's metallic red..not sure whats up with that
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From: Hurst, TX USA
Originally Posted by 99magredcoupe
If you are looking at a 98, then it is definately "Light Carmine Red Metallic" very close to the 99 but a little more brown tones and less bronze tones...
The only reds offered in '98 were Light Carmine Red Metallic and Torch Red. Since Torch Red is not metalic it must be the other. Pretty rare color, BTW. Less than 2000 made in '97 and '98. I've never seen one in person.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Crofton MD
Originally Posted by BigJoe
The only reds offered in '98 were Light Carmine Red Metallic and Torch Red. Since Torch Red is not metalic it must be the other. Pretty rare color, BTW. Less than 2000 made in '97 and '98. I've never seen one in person.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lost in the Pine Barrens with only ketchup and relish packs, New Jersey
Originally Posted by Groucho
Mines a 98..and it's metallic red..not sure whats up with that
here is a link to the colors!
http://www.c5registry.com/Production/98colors.htm
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From: Hurst, TX USA
Originally Posted by Mark33
You sure about this? Cuz I'll be honest, I like Mag red II the best, but I'll buy carmine if it's rare.
Look for Carmine Red...
Magnetic Red makes your knees weak when you look at it! 
