Hi thanks yes a v10, and I went down the route of gambling on a high mileage example with strong service history, and keeping a slush fund aside.
It had an audi inspection before I bought it, and my local indie did a health check once I had it.
Issues so far have been rear tyre blow out - fortunately motorway was quiet, and alternator drive belt (I guess to be expected given age) - again not fun as was on the motorway.
Still love the car tho