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Tag: MY2008

  • 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 Previously offered on Bring A Trailer before being withdrawn, this RS 4 was “structurally” damaged at Summit Point Motorsports Park- an unfortunate side effect of proper usage.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: 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: Porsche Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic over Leather to Sample Linen Grey 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

    Market Find: Porsche Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic over Leather to Sample Linen Grey 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

    What: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
    Color: Paint to Sample Linen Grey Metallic (leinenmetallic; metallic UNI; 55; Porsche)
    VIN: WP0CB29918S777288
    Mileage: 65,920 miles
    Price: $55,950
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: Pictured Below
    Location: Bellevue, WA
    Listing: Park Place Limited

    Perhaps in current times a C4S cab with a $126k sticker price wouldn’t be a shock (they now start at $159k), but back in 2008 it was nearly unheard of. Yet here we find ourselves, featuring this Linen-on-Linen sporting both Paint and Leather to Sample from the factory. Due to the beauty of depreciation and a minor on the CarFax from 2018, this frankly impressive build can be had for less than half the cost it was new- before inflation. We’d be remiss if we didn’t admit this spec isn’t one that would normally get such a big reaction in our offices, but the level of taste displayed is tough to match. The subtlety of its paint matched center console that ever-so-slightly contrasts the miles of Linen leather is just spectacular, as is the choice of Carbon accents over a more theme-appropriate wood grain. Our only edit would be to toss the aftermarket for a Porsche Classic unit.

  • Market Find: 2008 Porsche Paint to Sample USA Orange 911 Turbo Cabriolet

    Market Find: 2008 Porsche Paint to Sample USA Orange 911 Turbo Cabriolet

    There’s no term more subjective than “value” when it comes to the used Porsche market, but this Tailored Driver could be used to illustrate a fairly interesting proposition. The 997-generation Turbo needs little introduction, giving purists and enthusiasts something to rally around with it’s nearly indestructible Metzger engine, return to round headlights, and being the last time Porsche would offer a three-pedal option in the Turbo model. All the makings of a future classic, right?

    Not so fast. While they are finally starting to trend north, 997 Turbos regularly trade in the high 5 figure range, with the best-of-the-best and the last-of-the-last 997.2 Turbo stick cars fetching closer to $200k. This particular Tailored Driver currently on offer at Porsche South Orlando is somewhat of an also-ran. Paint to Sample USA Orange (code: W18) 911 Turbo (VIN: WP0CD29948S789834) is the clear highlight here, with condition (minor on the CarFax, curbed wheels, tired leather) and options (Cabriolet, pre-PDK tiptronic trans, non-sport seats) driving the price into good value territory. The current ask for this Tailored Driver is $69,999, which nowadays is 996 Turbo money.

    So if you’re into a diamond in the rough, and wanting PTS cred, here’s your chance. Find more details on this Tailored Driver, here.