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Tag: S5 Sportback

  • 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 S5 Sportback in Nogaro Blue

    Market Find: Audi exclusive S5 Sportback in Nogaro Blue

    What: 2024 Aud S5 Sportback Prestige
    Color:  Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue (nogaroblau; pearl effect UNI; Z5M; Audi)
    VIN: WAUB4CF51RA032073
    Mileage: 13,303 miles
    Price: $67,000
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Audi Grapevine, Grapevine, TX
    Link: Audi Grapevine

    With the B9 Audi range having ended production to make way for the B10-generation of A5, enthusiasts seeking a fine example of the outgoing model are left having to fend for what’s on the market. So, when we find a compelling car like the S5 Sportback and it’s painted an even more compelling color like Nogaro Blue, you have our attention.

    This example also has Audi’s Prestige Package equipment level, plus the S Sport Package, Black Optic Plus Package, Navigation Package, Convenience Package and Audi Guard Protection Kit.

    Red leather may be a polarizing choice to pair with Nogaro Blue, though we’d still argue it’s very attractive.

  • Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple S5 sportback

    Market Find: 2018 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple S5 sportback

    What: 2018 Audi S5 sportback
    Color: Audi exclusive Merlin Purple (merlin purple; pearl effect; 4B / LZ3W / Z3W; Audi)
    VIN: WAUB4CF51JA075543
    Mileage:75,577 miles
    Price: $34,988
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Milford, OH
    Link: Mid America Auto Group

    While seemingly uncommon in the real world, Audi exclusive’s Merlin Purple sure is a frequent flyer in the world of Tailored Driver. Seen here on an S5 sportback, Merlin may not be for everyone but those bold enough to take the jump are rewarded with a deep, dynamic hue that is certain to be a conversation starter. At $35k, this Tailored Driver may be priced a bit higher compared to similar year and mile S5 sportbacks on the market and it does have an accident on the CarFax, but for the right buyer it might be worth the jump.

  • Market Find: 2019 Audi exclusive Aetna Blue S5 Sportback

    Market Find: 2019 Audi exclusive Aetna Blue S5 Sportback

    What: 2019 Audi S5 Sportback
    Color: Aetna Blue (aetnablau; non-metallic uni; SP39; Audi)
    VIN: WAUB4CF51KA050420
    Mileage: 75,200
    Price at Time of this Writing: $29,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Original MSRP: N/A
    Location: Southington, CT
    Private Party listing: Link

    Why we love it:

    Believed to be identical to Porsche Aetna Blue that dates back to the 356 era, a quick Googling will show that Audi exclusive has built a small number of cars in this color over the last few years. The owner/seller of this car reports, in this case, it is 1 of 1 and thus apparently the only 2019 Audi S5 Sportback built to this color… at least in this year.

    This car has some miles on it, but appears to be a great spec and impeccably kept. This includes Sport Differential, black leather, professionally applied Adams Graphene Advanced Ceramic coating, PPF xple on headlights, Integrated Engineering air intake and stage 1 tune for engine and transmission, plus a set of summer wheels / tires (Audi RS 5 5-spoke design with Continental tires) and winter wheel package with 20-inch rotor style wheels on Pirelli Winter Sottozero tires… the latter likely the stock wheel given this appears to be a black optic S5.

    Given the car has mileage, it’s also nice to know that the car has had a recent Blackstone oil analysis, that front and rear brakes were replaced, spark plugs were replaced, water pump service was completed including belt tensioner and roller all at 70,000 miles. The 75,000 mile service was also completed including all fluids changed including the differential. The seller will even provide recent PPI and complete VCDS Scan to a serious buyer.