PoisenLoaf

I need to buy an B6 S4 in the next week or two since I have to surrender my lemon'd B5 soon.

The dealers I've visited only have between them:
3 black, 2 silver, 3 imola, and 1 dolphin.

Originally I really wanted Nogaro Blue w/ Blue Alcantara but the one I saw a month ago appears to have sold so the dealer is checking to see if they can get one soon.

However, I started checking out the dolphin grey one yesterday and I'm seriously considering just going and getting this one. It has all options w/ Tiptronic (I commute in traffic for the most part and the paddles look fun) and I think I really dig the color.

I owned two Black on Black cars before and they were really bad in the summertime but probably due to the inadequate A/C in both of them (plus keeping them clean is a nightmare).

I don't really care for Silver.

I currently have Imola so I want a change.

So what is the consensus on Dolphin Grey. Does it got hot in 80-90 degree temperatures in the sun? More importantly, can the A/C adequately cool it down? How is keeping it clean compared to a black car?

DolphinTip

Dolphin with black interior. If the car ever gets here (it's supposed to be thie seek!) I'll tell you how I like it.

CRB

Being a slave to a cars paint job is a good reason to stay away from the ownership of black cars.

clean.

I've gotten a lot of compliments on the Dolphin colour and it's a little easier to fly under the po po's visual radar.

It's also much easier to take care of than black.

Orangeblood

ago in 103degree weather and it was fine with the a/c on.

gap27t

and love it. elegant and understated is the perfect description.

eternalx

id go with the dolphin, but only its a manual! my second choice would be black, then nogaro. All with black interious, or black w silver alacantara for black & grey, or blue alacantara on nogaro.

good luck and be sure to post pics!

PoisenLoaf

I'm kinda tired of my 6speed for that...but I get to test drive both tomorrow so maybe I'll change my mine if it doesn't feel right.

nappin

It definitely a awesome color. I am seeing more and more of them on the road. I like the tip cause you can choose three different modes (D, S, Tip). D gets you the most mpg at constant speeds and you will need it after living at the gas station =)

oatzel

i still get a twinge of regret that i went with dolphin. dolphin also strikes me as a more common color.

when clean, nothing looks better than black. but i do like the fact that i can easily go 2 to 3 weeks between cleanings