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Tag: B9 RS 5

  • 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: 2018 Audi exclusive Riviera Blue RS 5 Coupe

    Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Riviera Blue RS 5 Coupe

    What: 2018 Audi RS 5 Coupe
    Color: Audi exclusive Riviera Blue (rivierablau; non-metallic Uni; LP3G; Audi)
    VIN:  WUAPWAF50JA905228
    Mileage: 62,150
    Price: $45,950
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Murfreesboro, TN
    Listing: Auto Collection of Murfreesboro

    Riviera Blue has been covered here before, and for good reason- it’s a wildly popular bright blue that genuinely looks incredible when applied to all brands covered by Tailored Driver. Seen here on a 2018 Audi RS 5 with a tasteful yet subtle feature on it’s Brake Calipers as well, this Tailored Driver also features several unknown modifications. 034 Motorsport’s strut tower brace is seen under-hood, as is an MTM badge on the rear trunk lid. Our guess is the brand’s performance software, but both brand names – 034 and MTM – should pique the interest of any true Audi aficionado. We’d be remiss to not also mention the lower ride height, although it’s unclear who provided the drop.

  • Market Find: Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica RS 5 sportback

    Market Find: Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica RS 5 sportback

    What: 2019 Audi RS 5 sportback
    Color: Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica (racingblau; metallic UNI; MXYEWWA; Audi)
    VIN: WUABWCF56KA904494
    Mileage: 14,375 miles
    Price: $53,991
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi Warrington, PA
    Listing: Link

    Audi exclusive Racing Blue Mica is one of the more rare hues on the Tailored Driver spectrum, likely due to its similarity to several other hues- most notably Navarra Blue, which was an optional factory color for that year. Perhaps not wanting to pay the cost for such subtlety, prospective Tailors have missed out as Racing is both a deep and vibrant blue, reminiscent of BMW’s San Marino Blue. This incredibly uncommon shade on the secondhand market comes at a reasonable cost, as this low mile RS 5 with no accidents reported is available for just $54k- very much in line with standard colored examples.

  • Market Find: 2019 Audi exclusive Solar Orange RS 5 Coupe

    Market Find: 2019 Audi exclusive Solar Orange RS 5 Coupe

    What: 2019 Audi RS 5
    Color: Audi exclusive Solar Orange (Solarorange; metallic uni; LY2G; Audi)
    VIN: WUAPWAF59KA905682
    Mileage: 41,229 miles
    Price: $45,991
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Palmer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Roswell, GA
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    How quickly we find our way back to Orange. Audi exclusive Solar Orange was chosen for this RS 5, with the added bonus of Audi exclusive deviated stitching in a matching Signal Orange found in the interior. In no doubt aided by the bold choice in color, this mega-sticker Tailored Driver is currently on offer at a Stellantis dealer for the seemingly low asking price of $45,991. If we had to guess, we’d say that’s likely half off its original asking price.

  • Market Find: 2019 Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue RS 5 Sportback

    Market Find: 2019 Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue RS 5 Sportback

    What: 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN: WUABWCF56KA903510
    Mileage: 60,902
    Price: $52,999
    CarFax: Link
    Location: Kent, Washington
    Dealer listing: Unique Motors Seattle

    Why we love it:
    Audi’s B9 generation RS 5 is pretty tough to beat- good power, great size, and featuring a modernized interpretation of box flares. This Tailored Driver is finished in Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (LZ5M) over Black leather with Rock Grey stitching, alu-optic exterior trim, and was optioned with the dynamic package which raises the speed limiter and adds Carbon Ceramic brakes. For a quite reasonable $52,999, this West Coast two-owner example would be an impactful addition to your Tailored fleet.