The blue one

3tron · Sep 27, 2024

Hi All,

Recently picked up this ‘17 beauty. Besides the cool color (anyone know what Audi calls it?), it did have the battery replaced under warranty last year. So the range is good.

However, it’s not without problems… It’s got the “started but won’t move syndrome” and the “gas flap is open when it’s not”. Also, I have a feeling a rear wheel bearing is going judging by the noise around 70-80Mph. 2/3 of these not observed during the private sale.

But it drives well otherwise. I find the EV-only mode very capable but the combined EV+ICE surprisingly peppy!

Just after a detailing job…

Tech Admin · Oct 1, 2024

Welcome! Congrats on the new car.

bros225 · Oct 3, 2024

3tron said:
Hi All,

Recently picked up this ‘17 beauty. Besides the cool color (anyone know what Audi calls it?), it did have the battery replaced under warranty last year. So the range is good.

However, it’s not without problems… It’s got the “started but won’t move syndrome” and the “gas flap is open when it’s not”. Also, I have a feeling a rear wheel bearing is going judging by the noise around 70-80Mph. 2/3 of these not observed during the private sale.

But it drives well otherwise. I find the EV-only mode very capable but the combined EV+ICE surprisingly peppy!

Just after a detailing job…

I think the color is called "cosmos blue". It's got tints of blue, green, and purple depending on how the light hits it. Very cool

Ben Ward · Oct 4, 2024

Congrats on the new car twin!
Color is Cosmos Blue Metallic, love the way it changes color in different light. Mine's quite dirty in this pic but I've been having fun modifying it.
Feel free to PM me with questions regarding the issues you're having, I'm a VW/Audi specialist mechanic.

3tron · Oct 4, 2024

bros225 said:
I think the color is called "cosmos blue". It's got tints of blue, green, and purple depending on how the light hits it. Very cool

Ah right, thanks. And I particularly like the cosmos blue with the black optic package on the newer models! I might consider blacking out the chrome...

3tron · Oct 4, 2024

Ben Ward said:
Congrats on the new car twin!
Color is Cosmos Blue Metallic, love the way it changes color in different light. Mine's quite dirty in this pic but I've been having fun modifying it.
Feel free to PM me with questions regarding the issues you're having, I'm a VW/Audi specialist mechanic.

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Thanks Ben! I just may reach out.