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  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Papaya Orange RS 4

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Papaya Orange RS 4

    What: 2008 Audi RS 4
    Color: Audi exclusive Papaya Orange (non-metallic UNI; LY2B; Audi)
    VIN: WUADU78E28N902584
    Mileage: 29,495
    Price: $54,991
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Mooresville, NC
    Listing: Exotic Car Trader Marketplace

    Every car has a story, and this Tailored RS 4 is no exception. Previously offered on Bring A Trailer before being withdrawn, this RS 4 was “structurally” damaged at Summit Point Motorsports Park- an unfortunate side effect of proper usage. In the roughly 13 years since repair, the car has been driven approximately 10,000 miles. Using Ed Bolian math, that’s a generally a decent way of saying that while the car may not be as it was when it left Neckarsulm, it’s certainly a hell of a lot better then when it left Summit Point, West Virginia. This certainly not the first somewhat risky proposition we’ve featured on Tailored Driver before, but we’re glass-half-full kind of people, and some among our faithful likely are as well. If that’s you, and you don’t mind rolling the dice, we think this Tailored Driver could be right up your alley.

  • Market Find: (Believed) Cumulus Blue Audi RS e-tron GT

    Market Find: (Believed) Cumulus Blue Audi RS e-tron GT

    What: 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT
    Color: Cumulus Blue (cumulusblau; non-metallic; LX5A / U4; Audi))
    Chassis #: WAUBHBFW2N7904226
    Mileage: 29,088
    Price: $72,979
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: see gallery
    Location: Ultimo Motors, Northbrook, IL
    Link: Link

    We ran a check on this car and drew a blank. No information was available via our first check source. And while we can go to a contact at the factory for additional information, we try to only do that when we’re stumped. In this case, we’re not really stumped and are fairly certain the car is Cumulus Blue.

    Dear Audi, can you please put a color code on your Monroney window stickers? The dealer in this case has the Monroney in the listing and so we include it below, but not including that information on the sticker doesn’t allow dealerships to know what they have… sometimes even Audi franchise dealerships… which seems like something a brand would want to fix. And don’t even get us started on taking the time to purchase or find an Audi exclusive car only to find the CGI rendering in your My Audi app is boring silver, while your boring factory colored Audi ins the same app are as-delivered correctly colored.

    Okay, rant over. We think this car is Cumulus Blue. Fortunately, there aren’t a lot of colors in the Audi exclusive portfolio that are remotely close to this color. There’s also a Cumulus Blue Audi in one of our staff’s garages so we think we’ve got a better understanding than most about the many shades from white to Gulf Blue that a Cumulus Blue car can take.

    Whatever the case, this is a handsome RS e-tron GT, so handsome in fact that Audi recently included this color on its own German market Audi exclusive information page. And while they car on that page is of the facelift J1.2 variety, it’s effectively the same car as this visually… all the way down to the wheels.

    It’s a great spec. The apparently factory agrees. If you are looking for a really unique tailored EV, we’d add this one to the short list.

  • Market Find: Nogaro Blue Audi exclusive RS 5 Coupe on Carvana

    Market Find: Nogaro Blue Audi exclusive RS 5 Coupe on Carvana

    What: 2018 Audi RS 5 Coupé
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN:  WUAPWAF53JA904798
    Mileage: 42,442 miles
    Price: $46,590
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Philadelphia, PA
    Listing: Carvana

    It’s always fascinating when you find a tailored specimen on a mass platform like Carvana. Sort of like happening upon a Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt toy in a bin at Walmart, it makes for a delightful experience you’re not likely going to replicate anytime soon.

    We’ve been watching CarMax for a while now, though have now added Carvana to our list as well after seeing the car’s former owner post about seeing his car on the mass market used car dealer’s site.

    According to the claimed original owner, there are a few things to know about the car including some engine modifications and some mechanical needs it had when he owned it (apparently before he traded it). He says he’s open for further questions about the car but is unaffiliated and that Facebook post can be found HERE.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Night Blue Metallic R8 V8 6MT

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Night Blue Metallic R8 V8 6MT

    What: 2008 Audi R8 V8
    Color: Audi exclusive Night Blue Metallic (nachtblau; metallic UNI; LZ5D; Audi)
    VIN:  WUAAU34298N005625
    Mileage: 83,200 miles
    Price: $68,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Listing: Built for Backroads

    It’s been 17 long years since Tony Stark drove an R8 in the first Iron Man, a defining moment that put Audi’s then-new R8 on the map. In fact, the R8 was somewhat of a media darling in the product placement sphere, spear-heading a massive push that will be studied in future Marketing and Advertising classes if it isn’t already. So it comes without shock that in-period buyers wanted to opt for something a bit more exclusive for their own R8. Highlights here are Audi’s Night Blue Metallic paint, and the ever-so-subtle R8 V10 side blades in Carbon Fiber. What does come with a shock though, is the price. Early V8 powered R8 models have suffered the wrath of depreciation, now trading for as much as a fully loaded Audi S3. When we’re this close to what we think could be the floor, now may be the time to add a Tailored R8 to your own fleet.

  • Market Find: Merlin Purple Audi RS Q8 at Manheim Imports

    Market Find: Merlin Purple Audi RS Q8 at Manheim Imports

    What: 2022 Audi RS Q8
    Color: Audi exclusive Merlin Purple (merlinpurple; pearl effect UNI; 4B / LZ3W / Z3W; Audi)
    VIN: WU1ARBF14ND029378
    Mileage: 26,523 miles
    Price: $103,942
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Manheim, PA
    Link: Manheim Imports

    The formula here is pretty simple. This is a well-appointed RS Q8 in Audi exclusive Merlin Purple with black wheels and black optics that mute the purple just enough. However, it doesn’t end there.

    Beyond the factory spec, this RS Q8 also sports a few added extras. For starters, it’s got matte PPF that transforms the Merlin Purple to Matte finish while also protecting it. It’s also got some choice Audi Accessories like rubber mats and roof bars – nothing extreme, but some niceties you don’t need to purchase yourself should you pick this one up.

  • Color Check: Audi exclusive Frosted Glass Blue Metallic R8 V10 Performance Spyder

    Color Check: Audi exclusive Frosted Glass Blue Metallic R8 V10 Performance Spyder

    Sometimes, from the archives of the world wide web, we uncover something worth noting. We check forums, social posts, and even old dealer listings. That’s exactly what happened with this find. Lamborghini Newport Beach, thank you for posting those photos online; they’ve found their way to the Tailored Driver audience.

    Here we have an Audi exclusive Frosted Glass Blue Metallic R8 V10 Performance Spyder. If you know your blues, you know this is not an original Audi color. This blue originates from Aston Martin’s “Q” special-order palette and has been adopted by Audi through its Audi exclusive program.

    We weren’t able to source a color code from Audi, but looking at it’s origins at Aston Martin, the official color code is 6003D, also referenced as AST6003D or AM6003. This color is described as a light blue metallic with a subtle white flake, achieved using actual glass particles to create its unique shimmer.

    While Audi does not publicly list a specific code for this color, a user on Reddit mentioned that the Audi/BASF code is DE01-2018-2218-4.  However, this code may not be universally recognized.

    Love it or hate, you’ll have to admit this is a pretty rare color for the 4 rings brand. In our research, we came across a few models wearing this Aston Martin blue, including a TT RS, RS 6 Avant, and RS 4 Avant. While this specific R8 is no longer for sale, we find the VIN in hopes of learning more. We didn’t get far. But if you’re up for a deep dive, the VIN is WUA4BCFX4L7900884. Let us know what you find.

    Enjoy the full gallery below from Lamborghini Newport Beach.

  • New Euro Market Base e-tron GT Gives Audi exclusive Opportunity to Share Killer Spec

    New Euro Market Base e-tron GT Gives Audi exclusive Opportunity to Share Killer Spec

    Audi AG showed off their new e-tron GT quattro this week. With likely no plans for American sale, the car is an interesting spec fitting in below the S e-tron GT in the brand’s fine-tuning of the e-tron GT range since the facelift was released. More importantly, it gave Audi the opportunity to show off some Audi exclusive specs.

    For Audi exclusive watchers, that’s bit of a hack worth watching. On the Audi AG website, each model sub-page tends to get its own Audi exclusive photo set. Click on the e-tron GT range (S, RS, RS performance and now quattro) and you get a different spec.

    In the case of the e-tron GT quattro, the spec is Cumulus Blue exterior paint. Inside, there’s Black Fine Napa Leather with contrast stitching and leather segmentation in Diamond Silver. It’s most definitely a handsome look.

    Find that consumer page HERE.

  • Market Find: 2020 Audi exclusive Q5 in Dragon Orange

    Market Find: 2020 Audi exclusive Q5 in Dragon Orange

    What: 2020 Audi Q5 45 Prestige
    Color: Audi exclusive Dragon Orange (dragonorange; metallic UNI; Y2Y; Audi)
    VIN:  WA1CNAFY8L2098117
    Mileage: 22,735 miles
    Price: $36,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: See Gallery
    Location: Mercedes-Benz Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
    Listing: Link

    While Audi’s Dragon Orange Metallic is, or rather was, a standard color on the Q8, SQ8 and RS Q8 crossovers, it wasn’t offered on the Q5. So, you might see another Audi in this color, but that doesn’t make this Q5 any less unique.

    The original owner of this car chose to compliment that orange exterior with brown interior, a standard interior color that fits well with the warm earthy tones of this car.

    Some final thoughts, this is a Prestige package Q5, the “Best” level in Audi’s Good-Better-Best content grouping schema. That it’s logged just over 20,000 miles also makes it a total find for someone seeking a unique daily driver.

  • Market Find: New Inventory Nogaro Blue Audi RS 6 performance

    Market Find: New Inventory Nogaro Blue Audi RS 6 performance

    What: 2025 Audi RS 6 Avant
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN:  WUA1DBF25SN907459
    Mileage: delivery miles
    Price: $171,700
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi of East Hartford, Hartford, CT
    Listing: Dealer Website / Facebook

    There is definitely something about an Audi RS 6 Avant painted Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue. The color is iconic, and Audi’s having blocked it for years in order to protect the 25 RS Tribute Edition cars only amped demand for it. Nowadays, it can be ordered from Audi exclusive without any hinderance beyond the usual premium for the service.

    Beyond that, whomever ordered this car definitely chose wisely on the spec. Things like RS Sport Suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control, Bang & Olufsen 3D sounds, Night Vision Assistant, Ceramic Brakes with Grey calipers, Driver Assistance, Matte Carbon Package and Executive Package all make it highly optioned. Now, throw in the RS design package plus in blue that includes blue stitching throughout, blue seatbelts and blue flecked carbon and you have something really special.

    Better yet, it’s new and ready for delivery.

    Hat tip to Peter Stanek at the dealership who shared the car on Facebook with more of his own photos that are higher-resolution than that of the dealership website. Peter works at Audi of East Hartford, so we’d suggest you do him a solid and inquire with him directly. His information can be found via the Facebook link also listed above, or ask for him when you call the store.

  • Market Find: 2021 Audi exclusive Nardo Grey A6 allroad

    Market Find: 2021 Audi exclusive Nardo Grey A6 allroad

    What: 2021 Audi A6 allroad
    Color: Audi exclusive Nardo Grey (nardograu; UNI; LY7C; Audi)
    VIN:  WAU92BF2XMN033356
    Mileage: 21,304 miles
    Price: $58,500
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Chester, CA
    Listing: Private Sale

    We can’t be mad at any dealer for trying, so when the private seller of this Tailored Driver says “the dealer had it set up to look like an RS“, we’ll go ahead and assume that includes the RS 6 badge found stuck to the rear tailgate. Moving past this easy to remove faux pas, this A6 allroad is a fairly handsome spec- Audi exclusive Nardo grey with black optic package and contrasting dark cladding. In a world where wagons- especially big wagons- are harder and harder to find without an AMG or RS badge, this could be your ticket to the Tailored Driver elite without the hefty insurance premium that often comes with.