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  • 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: 2017 Audi exclusive Glacier White Matte Effect RS 7 Performance

    Market Find: 2017 Audi exclusive Glacier White Matte Effect RS 7 Performance

    What: 2017 Audi RS 7 performance
    Color: Audi exclusive Glacier White Matte Effect (matte effect; S9R; Audi)
    VIN:  WUAWRAFC2HN903954
    Mileage: 47,257 Miles
    Price: Call for Price
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Pictured Below
    Location: Chicago, IL
    Listing: Chicago Motor Cars

    It (almost) never fails. Tailored Driver finds something, tells you how rare or uncommon it is, and within days, another one surfaces. Egg’s on our faces, right? With this one- not so much. A first-generation RS 7 with the Performance package and incredibly sought-after Akrapovic Titanium exhaust that was a factory option, this example is perhaps an even more interesting proposition than the last. It carried an original sticker of reportedly $160k, features deviated stitching in Blue throughout it’s cabin, and somewhere along the way, suffered what CarFax denotes as “Moderate” damage. That’s to say that while the selling dealer will not disclose their price, massive depreciation is to be expected, although an “I know what I’ve got” number is likely to be expected as well.

  • Market Find: 2016 Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue RS 7

    Market Find: 2016 Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue RS 7

    What: 2016 Audi RS 7
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN: WUAW2AFC7GN901572
    Mileage: 28,311 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $59,990
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Pictured below
    Location: MDK International, Los Angeles, CA
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    When it rains, it pours. Just a few days ago, we featured a different Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue RS 7, and here we have another. Albeit not a Performance model like our prior post, this RS 7 packs plenty of performance courtesy of the deep aftermarket support that brands like Audi benefit from. All told, this RS 7 is said to have about 800 horsepower, which is certainly more than enough to do just about anything- legal or not. Other highlights include HRE Wheels, an H&R lowering module, software from APR, and full paint protection film. So whether it’s this particular RS 7 or the stock example featured previously, a Tailored RS 7 in Nogaro has never been more attainable.

  • Market Find: 2016 RS 7 performance in Nogaro Blue at Audi Naples

    Market Find: 2016 RS 7 performance in Nogaro Blue at Audi Naples

    What: 2016 Audi RS 7 performance
    Color: Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN: WUAWRAFC1GN905449
    Mileage: 22,900 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $69,240
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi Naples, Naples, FL
    Dealer listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    Our friend Sam Brandes from Audi Wilmington told us recently that he’s seeing a renaissance for the C7 RS 7 Sportback. According to Sam, he’s moved several over the last few weeks and he’s buying any good examples he can find for his dealership’s inventory in order to satiate this market desire. In the vein of C7 RS 7s then, we’re not sure there are many specs that are more desirable than an RS 7 performance painted Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue. Bonus points for low mileage and condition.

    In the case of this RS 7 that’s just entered inventory at Audi Naples, there’s a premium for the low mileage of 22,900. From our perspective, that’s either collector grade miles or it’s about as new as you’re going to find in this market should you be a Zuckerman and want to buy the ultimate vintage example then drive it because that’s what one does with great cars.

    Other notable equipment includes a sport exhaust from the factory by Akrapović. At the time, Audi had invested in the Slovenian manufacturer of titanium exhaust systems, and Akrapović was developing race exhausts for the RS 5 DTM and R18 e-tron quattro LMP1 Le Mans racer. The tie-in offered the ultimate credibility to the purveyor of ultimate titanium exhausts. In period, Audi did offer S6 and S7 exhausts from the dealer and built to Audi spec, though the exhaust on this car is believed to be an Akrapović exhaust sold via their own Akrapović retailers.

    If you’re seeking the ultimate specification C7 RS 7, we’re not sure you can do better than this one. Yes, you’ll find them cheaper, but we doubt you’ll find one this nice.