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Tag: Audi exclusive

  • Market Find: Audi S5 sportback in Porsche Azzurro California at CarMax

    Market Find: Audi S5 sportback in Porsche Azzurro California at CarMax

    What: 2021 Audi S5 sportback
    Color: Porsche Paint to Sample Azzurro California (azurblau; metallic UNI; 3F3; Audi)
    VIN:  WAUB4CF57MA003315
    Mileage: 36,000 miles
    Price: $43,998
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Sacramento, CA
    Listing: CarMax Sacramento

    I’ll level with you here- I’m conflicted. This Tailored Driver was spec’d in the insanely tasteful Ferrari hue of Azzurro California, a color so choice that Porsche’s Club North America lifted it for use on their 50th Anniversary Club Coupe. Paired with alu-optic trim and the ‘small’ wheels, it’s restrained- so much so that it could easily be mistaken for an A5. But then we get to the interior. Magma Red was chosen for a reason, although I can’t quite figure out why. Fortunately, seats can be dyed or replaced. It’s also worth noting that CarMax is a sneaky player in the Tailored Driver game, and we’ve placed a few cars from their inventory into enthusiast hands. For those in the hunt, it may be worth adding CarMax to your rotation.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Vegas Yellow RS 7

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Vegas Yellow RS 7

    What: 2016 Audi RS 7
    Color: Audi exclusive Vegas Yellow (Vegasgelb; metallic UNI; LZ1A; Audi)
    VIN:  WUAW2AFC8GN903802
    Mileage: 40,906 miles
    Price: $54,990
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Acton, MA
    Listing: Acton Auto Boutique

    When a new Tailored Driver gains our attention, we find it impossible to not at least briefly try to put ourselves in the shoes of the original owner. Through that lens this RS 7 finished in Audi exclusive Vegas Yellow is an incredibly interesting proposition when you take a moment to review the CarFax. Ordered in Greenwich and seeming splitting its time between fancy Connecticut and Santa Barbara, the prior owner surely lives a life of luxury. But neither of these places exactly scream “Vegas Yellow” RS 7 to us. It’s got us wondering- was this owned by the trust funder in their Robert Graham button down causing a ruckus? Or was it simply a hedge funder with a sense of humor? Either way, this Tailored Driver presents a great opportunity in the secondhand market for someone looking to enter the fold.

  • Market Find: Audi e-tron in Porsche Ultra Violet

    Market Find: Audi e-tron in Porsche Ultra Violet

    What: 2021 Audi e-tron
    Color: Porsche Ultra Violet (ultraviolet; non-metallic UNI; M4A / G7; Porsche)
    VIN:  WA1VAAGEXMB039953
    Mileage: 22,296 miles
    Price: $34,999
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi Seattle, Seattle, WA
    Listing: Link

    Looking for an EV to match your 991-era GT3 RS in Porsche Ultra Violet? Okay, that may be an obscure ask, so we’ll put it a different way. Looking for an affordable EV daily driver with highly unique paint color? This Audi exclusive e-tron in Porsche Ultra Violet may fit the bill.

    We do note what looks like a few visual modifications – nothing extreme, but something factory original fixators may want to revisit. Not the gold vertical struts on the grille and also what looks like a gold stripe along the side sill. An e-tron would have orange/gold coloring on the e-tron badge found on the quarter panels that is stock however.

    Special thanks to the always resourceful braintrust that is our Audi exclusive Classifieds Group on Facebook. Thanks for the tip Anthony Vito and credit for confirming the car was originally sold through Audi Beverly Hills (because of course) Kathleen Jane.

  • Market Find: Nogaro Blue Audi TT RS

    Market Find: Nogaro Blue Audi TT RS

    What: 2018 Audi TT RS Coupé
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN:  Undisclosed
    Mileage: 28,500
    Price: $75,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Pottsville, PA
    Listing: Facebook

    If you’re looking for a car that’s never been modified, this car probably isn’t for you. That said, the folks who are into Audi’s turbocharged 5-cylinder models like the TT RS are probably aware and attracted to a built car. While photos are limited, we can clearly see tuning going on under the hood and negative camber on the wheels. The listing doesn’t give details, but it states 0 miles on a freshly rebuilt engine.

    This car is one of Audi’s most desirable models (TT RS) in one of Audi’s most desirable colors (Nogaro Blue). If the owner’s info is correct, it’s also one of just two Nogaro Blue TT RS delivered either to America or at least to America in 2018.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive District Green SQ8

    Market Find: Audi exclusive District Green SQ8

    What: 2023 Audi SQ8
    Color: Audi exclusive District Green (metallic UNI; LX6M; Audi)
    VIN: WA1AWBF15PD030803
    Mileage: 18,035
    Price: $79,995
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi West Covina
    Dealer listing: Link

    Consider this of an elder sibling wearing the younger’s clothes- which admittedly doesn’t always pan out. This Tailored SQ8 is finished in Audi exclusive District Green, which is generally found on the A/S5 and Q/SQ5 models as a traditionally optioned hue. In this case, the greenish-yellow paint works incredibly well to create a distinct SQ8 without removing the grown up appeal. While not the first Green we’d have chosen for our own hypothetical SQ8, we find this to be a refreshing experiment as opposed to the more common Goodwood and Oak greens.

  • Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive RS 7 in Teak Brown

    Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive RS 7 in Teak Brown

    What: 2018 Audi RS 7 Sportback
    Color: Audi exclusive Teak Brown Metallic (Teakbraun; metallic UNI; Z8W; Audi)
    VIN: WUAWRBFC3JN902842
    Mileage: 53,816
    Price: $58,900
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Duval Acura, Jacksonville, Fl
    Dealer listing: Link

    Perhaps take from the dealer-doesn’t-know-what-they-have department is this 2018 Audi exclusive RS 7. Why do we say this? Well, for starters the description (Panther Black Crystal Effect, and Black with Mercato Blue Interior) don’t seem to match the photos. Admittedly, the photos are low resolution, so it’s a shame we can’t see the original high-res files.

    We ran the VIN and the car is checking in as Teak Brown, which matches the color seen in the photos. That all makes sense. There are no Audi exclusive badges on the door panels, hinting that whatever the interior is, it was a standard offering in period. So, you have a nicely-built RS 7 in a relatively rare Audi exclusive color. Now, throw in the relatively low miles of 53,816 and the price at $58,900 that KBB rates as a “Great Price” and we’d say it’s a great buy.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Nardo Grey SQ7

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Nardo Grey SQ7

    What: 2022 Audi SQ7
    Color: Audi exclusive Nardo Grey (nardograu; UNI; LY7C; Audi)
    VIN: WA1AWBF70ND018415
    Mileage: 57,590 miles
    Price: $50,487
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Upper Saddle River, NJ
    Listing: Jack Daniels Audi of Saddle River

    Perhaps we’ve said it before, but we’ll proudly say it again- Audi’s SQ7 is the most under-rated vehicle in their lineup. The RS 6 gets all the looks, and the S/RS Q8 gets all the Urus comparisons, but if you want a 500hp family hauler that’ll road trip with the best of ’em, look no further. A fortunate side effect of that lack of attention and admiration, for us at least, is Q7-style depreciation. Just three years old, having no prior accidents reported, and showing 57,000 miles on the odometer, this SQ7 is now for sale at approximately 50% of it’s original price. Are these things really that cheap? A quick cars.com search suggests that yep, they sure are. This particular example sporting Audi exclusive Nardo Grey paint seems like a great way to get into a Tailored Driver that punches well above its weight for $50k.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Aventurine Orange Mica TT S

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Aventurine Orange Mica TT S

    What: 2017 Audi TT S
    Color: Audi exclusive Aventurine Orange Mica (pearl effect; 2487; Audi) 
    VIN: TRUC1AFV5H1016547
    Mileage: 93,083 miles
    Price: $26,995
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Selma, TX
    Listing: Audi North Park

    This right here is exactly why we started our Tailored Driver experiment, and why we saw a need in the space. Audi North Park has a very cool TT S in the rarely seen Aventurine Orange Mica- that’s the headline. But based on presentation, you’d really need to be looking to find it. Billed as Tango Red, this higher-mile TT S hasn’t been prepped for sale in a meaningful way- visibly dirty, missing the tow hook cover on it’s front bumper, boiler plate description text. Quite likely to be a 1 of 1, frankly the car deserves better and the reality is that unless you’re nearby, it’s nearly impossible to assess the true condition of the car. So a the current asking price of $26,995, is this Tailored Driver one you’re willing to take a chance on? We’re going to remain neutral on that for now, we just hope the next steward cares more than the selling dealer seems to.

  • Market Find: Audi TT RS Heritage Edition in Alpine White at BMW Minnetonka

    Market Find: Audi TT RS Heritage Edition in Alpine White at BMW Minnetonka

    What: 2022 Audi TT RS
    Color: Alpine White (alpinweiß; non-metallic UNI; L90E; Audi) 
    VIN: WUAASAFV2N1900426
    Mileage: 32,525 miles
    Price: $70,000
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Pictured Below
    Location: Minnetonka, MN
    Listing: BMW Minnetonka

    We’ve covered the Audi TT RS Heritage cars in the past, but due to incredibly limited quantities and equally tasteful build configurations, we simply do not see them often. Just 50 in total (10 each of five different heritage-themed color combinations) were produced, which nearly guarantees the buyer of this particular Tailored Driver be the only one they’ll ever encounter- a feat usually reserved for cars in the 6 and 7 figure range. Through that lens, the modest bump in pricing over a run of the mill TT RS seems like a downright bargain. So here we’ve got nearly the perfect vehicle for the Tailored Driver ethos- an enthusiast model that boasts scarcity at a somewhat attainable price of entry.

    A massive thank you to Matt for the submission! If you have a line on something Tailored Driver should be featuring or may have missed, please do not hesitate to send us a private message.

  • Market Find: 2021 Audi exclusive S4 Sedan in Nogaro Blue

    Market Find: 2021 Audi exclusive S4 Sedan in Nogaro Blue

    What: 2021 Audi S4 Sedan
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN:  unknown
    Mileage: 49,000 miles
    Price: $40,000 to $41,500 (see below)
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Clayton, NC
    Listing: Facebook

    Audi’s S4 has great history with Nogaro Blue. Audi’s bold answer to classic French Blue was a launch color on the first B5 S4, again on the B6 S4 and was offered as special edition in the B8 S4 era. Readers of this site probably also know it was a color born with the iconic Porsche-developed Audi RS2 Avant. As a result, Audi aficionados tend to seek out Nogaro Blue cars. This makes a Nogaro Blue S4 a very sweet thing indeed.

    The car in question just popped up listed by the owner on Audi Club North America’s Classifieds group. It’s had a few modifications, though these appear to be minor and limited to cosmetic changes including custom blue Alcantara on the door panels and on the shift knob in order to mimic earlier versions of the car.

    This S4 is also shown on RS 5 wheels, which is the reason for the price spread above. Sold on stock wheels, it can be had for $40,000 according to the ad, or $41,500 if you want the RS 5 wheels along with it.

    These aren’t the only modifications, so if you prefer an unmodified car you’ll want to look closely and check in with the owner about also procuring the original parts where they are still available.