Decision, Exclusive color or not
08-14-2012, 05:53 PM
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FWIW I ordered Sepang in the 3rd week of Oct '11 and it arrived right at the end of Feb '12. Note this also includes the December shutdown at the factory, so if your dealer can get a good manufacture date you should be looking at 4 months MAX.
08-15-2012, 07:14 AM
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So I will be ordering a new S5 (yes I know this is the S4 forum) and of course one of the toughest decisions is color. I was going to go with the ECB but the Sepang Blue has caught my attention. I know it's an individual choice but I wish that I could see one in person. The question, has anybody gone through the debate of whether spending the $2.5k for an exclusive color is worth it?
On average, how much time is added to the delivery by going with an exclusive color?
Comparing the ECB to Sepang, it's "only" a $1.5k adder.
I have had the safe colors of black, white and gray and want something a bit different.
On average, how much time is added to the delivery by going with an exclusive color?
Comparing the ECB to Sepang, it's "only" a $1.5k adder.
I have had the safe colors of black, white and gray and want something a bit different.
I think I would get ECB. $1500 on a colour over and above $1000 you're already spending seems a bit much when they're not dramatically different. Both are interesting, but darkish, blues.
If I were getting an exclusive colour I would make sure it's something awesome that sells well because when you try to sell the car it can be a hinderance or a help...depends what way you go.
Is there a Nogaro Blue B8 S4 yet? That'd be pretty cool. How about Suzuka Grey, also known as white? It's pretty neat to look at and quite popular.
08-15-2012, 12:19 PM
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I think I would get ECB. $1500 on a colour over and above $1000 you're already spending seems a bit much when they're not dramatically different. Both are interesting, but darkish, blues.
If I were getting an exclusive colour I would make sure it's something awesome that sells well because when you try to sell the car it can be a hinderance or a help...depends what way you go.
Is there a Nogaro Blue B8 S4 yet? That'd be pretty cool. How about Suzuka Grey, also known as white? It's pretty neat to look at and quite popular.
If I were getting an exclusive colour I would make sure it's something awesome that sells well because when you try to sell the car it can be a hinderance or a help...depends what way you go.
Is there a Nogaro Blue B8 S4 yet? That'd be pretty cool. How about Suzuka Grey, also known as white? It's pretty neat to look at and quite popular.
Suzuka Grey does look nice but, judging by pictures, is close to an off-white. Not sure that I can justify paying the $2.5k adder for that.
08-15-2012, 12:50 PM
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sakimano, I understand the potential risk associated with getting an exclusive color, specifically Sepang Blue. While this could impact the resale value it is not my top priority. ECB is a great color but I am drawn to SB. The safe bet would be to pick black, white or gray but not this time. Been there done that and I need a change.
Suzuka Grey does look nice but, judging by pictures, is close to an off-white. Not sure that I can justify paying the $2.5k adder for that.
Suzuka Grey does look nice but, judging by pictures, is close to an off-white. Not sure that I can justify paying the $2.5k adder for that.
Resale value be damned!
08-16-2012, 04:51 AM
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sakimano, I understand the potential risk associated with getting an exclusive color, specifically Sepang Blue. While this could impact the resale value it is not my top priority. ECB is a great color but I am drawn to SB. The safe bet would be to pick black, white or gray but not this time. Been there done that and I need a change.
Suzuka Grey does look nice but, judging by pictures, is close to an off-white. Not sure that I can justify paying the $2.5k adder for that.
Suzuka Grey does look nice but, judging by pictures, is close to an off-white. Not sure that I can justify paying the $2.5k adder for that.
08-16-2012, 05:56 AM
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IMO, Sepang isn't going to be a negative factor when it comes to resale. It likely won't add any resale value, but I have yet to meet a person who doesn't like Sepang on the B8. It's not one of those loud, polarizing colors like Solar Orange, Imola, or that bright green that somebody has. Heck, I'd even say it's safer than Sprint Blue.
I was going to order an M3 and my color choice would've been Interlagos Blue. However it is the same with most going with the safe color choice of Alpine White, Jerez Black or Space Gray. Like Audi, they have polarizing colors such as Fire Engine Orange, Lime Green or Dakar Yellow. Some would like these color but few would actually own them.
I feel the demand for blue will be there whether ECB, Moonlight or Sepang.
08-16-2012, 07:24 AM
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IMO, Sepang isn't going to be a negative factor when it comes to resale. It likely won't add any resale value, but I have yet to meet a person who doesn't like Sepang on the B8. It's not one of those loud, polarizing colors like Solar Orange, Imola, or that bright green that somebody has. Heck, I'd even say it's safer than Sprint Blue.
Nogaro is purplish and crazy. Sprint is bright and I think far more loud than Sepang. Sepang is exciting but just understated enough.
Estoril is a little more tame, but beautiful. It's basically navy blue with some flair. I have always loved the navy Audis (Moro Blue on the B6/7 S4 and Mugello Blue on the Rs4)
08-16-2012, 11:52 AM
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dont forget Ocean Blue Pearl lol. But yea, Sepang Blue is my fav blue from Audi and would be my choice of blue.
But if I was going with a custom color, Java Green would be one of my top choices. Awesome color and green is not even my favorite color
http://www.ttforum.co.uk/forum/viewt...?f=19&t=287901
But if I was going with a custom color, Java Green would be one of my top choices. Awesome color and green is not even my favorite color
http://www.ttforum.co.uk/forum/viewt...?f=19&t=287901
08-16-2012, 12:31 PM
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