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jasonturbo · 03-09-2017, 04:53 AM

First world problems over here again.

2018 Audi RS3 Sedan on order, I couldn't get an "exclusive" color (Story of my life) so I'm limited to the OTS color choices, and I'm not really sold on any of them.

Available colors include;

- Catalunya Red

- Ara Blue

- Nardo Grey (Unique to RS3 and "Exclusive")

- Florett Silver

- Daytona Grey

- Glacier White

There are two blacks, I don't want either of them, so that's out.

Critically there are two major exterior options to consider with color;

- Black Optics Trim (All chrome trim is replaced with black trim)
- Red Brake Calipers (Vs. OEM Grey)

Right now I'm leaning towards Nardo or White w/ Black Optics and Red Calipers...

Any comments/thoughts?

I'm worried I might regret Nardo

tr0ubl3s0m3x · 03-09-2017, 04:58 AM

Get the ara blue one

supafamous · 03-09-2017, 05:31 AM

Daytona Grey looks great on the 3 but it's pretty common so that's a pass.

I vote for Nardo or Ara Blue - uncommon colours that set you apart.

cdizzle_996 · 03-09-2017, 06:17 AM

Nardo

Edison_Chen · 03-09-2017, 06:17 AM

I like the Glacier White.

jasonturbo · 03-09-2017, 06:24 AM

Appreciate the feedback... keep the trim and caliper colors in mind.

In videos the Nardo looks really good IMO... but in pictures it seems a bit too "primer-ish". The only time I've seen this color in the flash was on an R8... of course it looks good on an R8, all colors look good on R8 lol

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MarkyMark · 03-09-2017, 06:31 AM

I'd probably get Narda just because it's a colour you don't see very often. White will be just like every other Audi on the road.

hud 91gt · 03-09-2017, 06:57 AM

Nardo or white.

TouringTeg · 03-09-2017, 07:05 AM

Ara blue Grey calipers

Nardo does look like primer in person . Nice that it is exclusive but with so many color choices blue won't be that common.

bossha · 03-09-2017, 07:05 AM

nardo

bcuzracecarz · 03-09-2017, 07:23 AM

Solid choice, gonna kill off the M3 when it comes? This is probably the only thing that gets me even slightly thinking about parting with mine

I'd go with Nardo, it's such a sexy colour on Audi's, and with a couple contrast pieces (wheels, trim, etc.) can be very unique and aggressive. That blue looks cheap to me. Red would be the shouty stand out colour, especially on an RS model, I like it.

roastpuff · 03-09-2017, 07:33 AM

Nardo or Ara Blue.

jasonturbo · 03-09-2017, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcuzracecarz

Solid choice, gonna kill off the M3 when it comes? This is probably the only thing that gets me even slightly thinking about parting with mine

I'd go with Nardo, it's such a sexy colour on Audi's, and with a couple contrast pieces (wheels, trim, etc.) can be very unique and aggressive. That blue looks cheap to me. Red would be the shouty stand out colour, especially on an RS model, I like it.

Not sure on the M3, as a DD it will be replaced. Considering the expensive collection of parts I have for the E9X M3, I may sell the grey sedan but hold on to the parts looking for a unique color coupe/sedan to buy as a more long term summer car. The is too old for a new car, the tech is dated, and it suffers from BMW-itis; constant CEL for some random thing or another. Thus far it has not exactly exceeded my expectations. (Never mind the typical BMW interior trim peeling and terrible MPG)

Everyone hates on newer cars feeling artificial etc but there is no denying they are all an evolution of the prior model, most of these new cars are insanely good. I am moving to a DSG in the RS3, something I thought I would never do, mind if you if I was afforded the option of a manual, I would have taken it.

I also have a #1 spot at a Honda dealer for the 017 CTR, so might end up with one of those as well. Not a huge fan of the FWD or CTR styling but will wait until the reviews come out before I decide if I want to take the car or pass.

New 991.2 GT3 is hot AF, I was told that Porsche plans to build oodles of them so many not so hard to get this time around, but still way too fast for street, savagely good though I'm sure.

BABU · 03-09-2017, 07:47 AM

Nardo or Blue

jaemc · 03-09-2017, 07:49 AM

ara blue

dat_steve · 03-09-2017, 08:14 AM

Nardo, man. Nardo.

jeedee · 03-09-2017, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastpuff

Nardo or Ara Blue.

yep

jasonturbo · 03-09-2017, 08:21 AM

Regarding Nardo, my SA told me that 3/4 existing orders are Nardo, 1/4 is black.

No white or blue ordered yet.

6o4__boi · 03-09-2017, 08:26 AM

Ara Blue or bust

white rocket · 03-09-2017, 08:30 AM

Nardo all day. There's no room for regret in your life y0! I love the cement grey / battleship grey / etc type colors.

I have such a hard time keeping up with your fleet. lol! So you have a GT4, an F-150, an E9x M3 sedan and a Golf R? And likely the RS3 will replace the M3 sedan? Are you actively selling the GT4?

I call dibs on a ride in the CTR!

GLOW · 03-09-2017, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastpuff

Nardo or Ara Blue.

daytona grey is a distant 3rd.

yray · 03-09-2017, 08:48 AM

white so you can save $800 on metallic paint.

and then chrome wrap

Armind · 03-09-2017, 08:51 AM

Nardo is nice, but Ara Blue got my attention lol

jpark · 03-09-2017, 08:52 AM

Ara blue

TouringTeg · 03-09-2017, 08:56 AM

His GT4 is sold.

Can you sell your #1 position for the CTR? Might be worth a few bucks.

Too bad the M3 is not meeting expectations.

03-09-2017, 05:31 AM	#3
supafamous RS has made me the bitter person i am today! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4,795	Daytona Grey looks great on the 3 but it's pretty common so that's a pass. I vote for Nardo or Ara Blue - uncommon colours that set you apart. __________________ Current: 2019 Acura RDX Gone: 2007 Acura TSX, 2008 Mazda 3 GT, 2003 Mazda Miata LS, 2008 Mazda Miata GT PRHT, 2003 Mazda Protege 5

03-09-2017, 06:17 AM	#5
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03-09-2017, 06:57 AM	#8
hud 91gt RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 8,411	Nardo or white. __________________ Crush - 1971 Datsun 240z - Build Thread The Daily - Rav4 V6 - “Goldilocks”

03-09-2017, 07:05 AM	#9
TouringTeg RS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: An Island Posts: 14,400	Ara blue Grey calipers Nardo does look like primer in person . Nice that it is exclusive but with so many color choices blue won't be that common. __________________ Victoria Car Assessments - Condition assessments (test drive, photos, deficiencies and summary). RS member references available. IG @touringteg 1998 Acura Integra Type R #0635 2017 Honda Civic Type R #01818

03-09-2017, 07:23 AM	#11
bcuzracecarz I bringith the lowerballerith Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Langley Posts: 1,162	Solid choice, gonna kill off the M3 when it comes? This is probably the only thing that gets me even slightly thinking about parting with mine I'd go with Nardo, it's such a sexy colour on Audi's, and with a couple contrast pieces (wheels, trim, etc.) can be very unique and aggressive. That blue looks cheap to me. Red would be the shouty stand out colour, especially on an RS model, I like it. __________________ '92 300ZX Twin Turbo (weekend) ‘24 RAM Bighorn (daily) ‘19 VW Alltrack (wifey wagon)

03-09-2017, 04:58 AM	#2
tr0ubl3s0m3x Need my Daily Fix of RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: East Vancouver Posts: 269	Get the ara blue one

03-09-2017, 06:17 AM	#4
cdizzle_996 I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Abbotsford Posts: 2,825	Nardo

03-09-2017, 06:31 AM	#7
MarkyMark Rs has made me the woman i am today! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Langley Posts: 4,317	I'd probably get Narda just because it's a colour you don't see very often. White will be just like every other Audi on the road.

03-09-2017, 07:05 AM	#10
bossha Need my Daily Fix of RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vancouver Posts: 287	nardo

03-09-2017, 07:47 AM	#14
BABU I STILL don't get it Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 477	Nardo or Blue

03-09-2017, 07:49 AM	#15
jaemc Diagonally parked in a parallel universe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ricemond Posts: 1,423	ara blue

03-09-2017, 08:14 AM	#16
dat_steve I subscribe to Revscene Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,914	Nardo, man. Nardo.

03-09-2017, 08:26 AM	#19
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03-09-2017, 08:30 AM	#20
white rocket I heart Revscene.net very Muchie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 3rdrckfrmthesn Posts: 3,701	Nardo all day. There's no room for regret in your life y0! I love the cement grey / battleship grey / etc type colors. I have such a hard time keeping up with your fleet. lol! So you have a GT4, an F-150, an E9x M3 sedan and a Golf R? And likely the RS3 will replace the M3 sedan? Are you actively selling the GT4? I call dibs on a ride in the CTR!

03-09-2017, 08:51 AM	#23
Armind God of Unce Join Date: May 2008 Location: ASOT Posts: 7,828	Nardo is nice, but Ara Blue got my attention lol __________________ UNCE! UNCE! UNCE! UNCE! UNCE! UNCE! UNCE! UNCE! UNCE!

03-09-2017, 08:52 AM	#24
jpark no Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: home Posts: 5,383	Ara blue

03-09-2017, 08:56 AM	#25
TouringTeg RS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: An Island Posts: 14,400	His GT4 is sold. Can you sell your #1 position for the CTR? Might be worth a few bucks. Too bad the M3 is not meeting expectations. __________________ Victoria Car Assessments - Condition assessments (test drive, photos, deficiencies and summary). RS member references available. IG @touringteg 1998 Acura Integra Type R #0635 2017 Honda Civic Type R #01818