I figured you'd wander in sooner or later, Tim.
I guess this all proves that there are no absolutes in cars. For every good experience, you can find a bad. Sometimes more & sometimes less of one or the other. Admittedly, I am watching the Audi expenses with care as it has become our only car (excluding my 911 which I broadened the insurance coverage on).
Who knows, I may be agreeing with you in 12 months . . .
Ian