Thanks again Roberto and Adrian.
Step by step I get aligned with reality.
I think we will spend Sunday viewing newer A3.
Still undecided which one, but perhaps this (Hopefully this newer, but simpler example wasn't trashed yet and is still in good condition)
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01805106387392
Edit: OOPS, this one was sold -- perhaps this was a clean example
going to see this one:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01805246841869
Gutless engine, but will give an idea of size of the car, hopefully to convince the wife to test drive it
Then we'll need to decide:
1. Do we actually need A4 or should it be A3 (or other A3 class car)
2. Shall we look for newer car to ease search hopefully to get an example in truly good condition, (from someone who actually loved the car and took care of it)
3. Shall we take waiting position for an older cart example to emerge in the market in equally good condition.