11 Jan 2024

Find of the Day: Merlin Purple SQ5 at Audi North Miami

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="95598"] In the B9 era, SQ5s with custom Audi exclusive paint aren’t especially common. So, when we find one for sale, it’s usually worth a mention. In this case, a Merlin Purple example has popped up in used inventory at Audi North Miami. [gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="95601"] As Audi prepared for B9 production, all world production of Q5 and SQ5 derivatives moved to their then new San Jose Chiapa plant in Mexico. Audi exclusi...
7 Dec 2023

Find of the Day: 2023 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple RS 6 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93870"] photos: Chicago Motor Cars We're seeing the slow wind down of ICE vehicles so why not treat yourself not only to the king of longroofs but an Audi exclusive one? This is a 2023 Audi RS 6 Avant in Merlin Purple. It's a color that  evokes feelings of lust...or feelings of no thanks. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93867"] 2023 Audi RS6 Quattro Avant Audi Exclusive Merlin Purple Exterior over Black Leather I...
Thu, Dec 07 , 2023 Bill
15 Nov 2023

Feature Car: Alessandra Rambo’s Merlin Job Opportunity

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="93010"] words: Ray Reyes, photos: Tanner Bischofberger Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2023 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. For every car enthusiast, there’s usually a source of inspiration they might point to who ignited the passion. Most will tell you that it runs in the family, or it started with their dad, uncle or mot...
Wed, Nov 15 , 2023 Bill
4 Oct 2023

Video of the Day: Twin Turbo V10 Swapped Audi C4 S6 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90914"] video: Deutsche Auto Parts This is 100% because I wanted to and why not kind of build. That thought has probably ran through all our minds at one time or another but if you're like me, I can barely change the oil in my cars. Joel though is thankfully not like me. He taught himself fabrication and even painted his Avant (in Merlin Purple) in his home garage. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="90915"] In the year ...
Wed, Oct 04 , 2023 Bill
28 Feb 2023

Find of the Day: 2021 Merlin Purple Audi RS 6 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83682"] words: Bill, photos: Manheim Imports So you want an RS 6 Avant but you don't want red or blue or white etc...what do you do? Get this Merlin Purple/Black Optics Avant. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83680"] Body: 4D Wagon Mileage: 27,814 HWY: 22 MPG  City: 15 MPG  Exterior: Purple Interior: Black/Red Engine: 4.0L V8 Turbocharged DOHC 32V LEV3-ULEV125 591hp Trans: 8-Speed Aut...
Tue, Feb 28 , 2023 Bill
14 May 2021

Your Choice: Win One of These 1:18 Scale Models in the Audi Club RS 6 Avant Sweepstakes

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="60699"] Your Choice: Merlin Purple or Navarra Blue? What is our latest promotional giveaway for our Audi exclusive RS 6 Avant Sweepstakes? Why another Audi RS 6 Avant!   This time, we are giving you a choice: do you favor Navarra Blue or Merlin Purple Matte?   While both are 1:18 scale models, there are differences between them. The Navarra Blue is made by Minichamps and the Merlin Purple Matte is made by GT Spirit.   [gallery lin...
Fri, May 14 , 2021 Bill
5 Mar 2021

Find of the Day: 2017 Merlin Purple Audi RS 7 Prestige

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="58903"] words: Bill, photos: KOP Auto Inc. I really didn't mean to turn this week into a FOTD Merlin Purple one. On Monday, we featured a Merlin Purple TT RS and today we go to the far opposite side of the size spectrum to this: a 2017 Audi RS 7 Prestige in Merlin Purple. Here's the ad: Color: Purple Interior: Leather Interior Color: White Drive Train: AWD Transmission: Automatic Cylinders: 8 Vin: WUAWAAFC3HN904697 Engine: 4.0L V8 DOHC 32V Mileag...
Fri, Mar 05 , 2021 Bill
1 Mar 2021

Find of the Day: 2018 Merlin Purple Audi TT RS

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="58796"] words: Bill, photos: Eastside Motoring Merlin Purple...it's one of those Audi colors that you either love or hate. I personally love it and had never seen a TT RS in this color before until today. And according to the ad, this is a 1 of 1 so I wonder how many people have seen this magical TT RS. Here's the ad: 1 of 1 Merlin Puple TT RS!!!!... Still Under Factory Warrnanty.... Xpel Paint Protection Film on Entire Front... CTS Cold Air Inta...
Mon, Mar 01 , 2021 Bill
12 Jun 2020

Find of the Day: 2017 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple SQ5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="48279"] words: Bill, photos: Audi Sylvania When we were raffling an RS 3 with Audi exclusive paint thrown in, the color most people said they wanted was Merlin Purple...and it was also the color most people said they didn't want. It's a love-it or hate-it color. I happen to love it but didn't think I would see it on an Audi SUV until today. While scouring Facebook looking for a Find of the Day for our Throwdown tonight, I ran across this from a p...
Fri, Jun 12 , 2020 Bill
26 Mar 2020

Find of the Day: 2020 Audi exclusive Merlin Purple R8 V10

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44884"] words: Bill, photos: Nicholas Martinez, Audi Hampton One advantage of being cooped up at home is the time to shop online for that one Audi I would love to own...and I may have just found it. While scrolling through numerous ads, a flash of purple caught my eye. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44835"] An Audi exclusive Merlin Purple R8...and it's apparently the only one in the States. Here's the ad: 2020 Audi R8 · Coupe ...
Thu, Mar 26 , 2020 Bill
12 Nov 2018

Find of the Day: 2018 R8 V10 plus…in Merlin Purple

words: Bill Cho, photos: James Lee (food4audis) We've featured Walter's Audi before and their choice selection of exclusive R8s like the Riviera Blue R8 V10 RWS but this one...oh my. Beautifully captured by James Lee (food4audis), this Merlin Purple R8 is quite the head turner. Not only is the exterior purple but it flows into the interior. I used to think that Merlin Purple was fine for a smaller Audi like the S3 but this R8 has changed my mind. If you want this eye c...
Mon, Nov 12 , 2018 Bill