I will definitely keep you all posted so just keep an eye on my thread. I will also update once i have picked it up and will tell you my first impressions of it.

I also struggle in normal cars and need an SUV as i injured my hip in a rock climbing accident so SUV are a must for me.

Im regretting calling him diesel now i knew people would joke about his name. The poor thing.

I wish you all the best Sarah but this thread got me thinking about how cripplingly expensive motoring can be today. I mean £40k for what is admittedly a nice car but it’s really a horrific amount of money to pay for something that’s barely any more spacious inside than a used Honda Civic which could be had in great condition offering perfectly reliable motoring for £5,000 or less. My £4,000 Toyota Avensis Estate is filling the role a £26000 Honda CRV once had without any problems at all. I got tired of losing thousands of pounds a year on a car. Yes it doesn’t carry the prestigious badge or look as good but certainly it’s utterly reliable, as good on fuel as a Q5 would be and has plenty of space for two large dogs. Plus I don’t have to worry about every scrape or scuff that it will pick up in car parks etc. You’ll lose a huge amount of money on a high spec Audi no matter how desirable, certainly more than £20k over the next three years. That’s fine if your finances can cope but I’ve several work colleagues with similarly expensive motors yet they haven’t even bought their own homes yet which to me is odd logic. After a few months those lovely new prestige cars become simple transport and a millstone round their neck with eye watering monthly payments. But I’m sure you’re not in this position and my wee waffle here isn’t meant as a criticism of you but merely a discussion on how motoring can be done on a tiny fraction of the money as long as image is removed from the equation. I would trust a good used Honda Civic or Toyota Auris Estate @ £10k to do the same job and have every confidence it would outlast the Audi.

Actually SLO76 for a lot of people your advice above is very good and i think a lot of people should listern to advice like yours , you speak sense and wisdom and downright comman sense and i applause you for that. And thatk you for your ( i think) concern but for me im a very blessed person and belive me if i could not afford to buy new again in 3yrs when the car has lost a lot of value i would have already done what you advise however i earn a very good salary due to years of hard work getting my business to were it is today thriving and doimg very well. I am able to save up over 3yrs and be able to buy or trade in if i really like my audi a new car. I can save around 20k in 3yrs and will put whatever i sell my audi for towards my new car. Not only that im blessed that i have a fantastic mom and dad when i was 21 instead of getting a car ( which most parents buy there children) my dad and mom brought me a house ( dads a builder so he brought a house cheap at auction and did it up really nice) he said a house is a much better gift as he knows im safe and will always have a roof over my head. I then saved up over the past 13yrs to buy my own car. I will always be grwatful to him and i miss him everyday ( he passed away 2yrs after finishing the house) but anyway thank you for writing that SLO76.

I also seem to have forgot to say i have not paid tje whole £39k yet audi just asked for a £1k deposit and i pay the reminder when i take delivery.

My £4,000 Toyota Avensis Estate is filling the role a £26000 Honda CRV once had without any problems at all. I got tired of losing thousands of pounds a year on a car. Yes it doesn’t carry the prestigious badge or look as good but certainly it’s utterly reliable, as good on fuel as a Q5 would be and has plenty of space for two large dogs. Plus I don’t have to worry about every scrape or scuff that it will pick up in car parks etc.

Drove my dads 03 1.8 petrol Avensis the other day. He's had it for more than 10 years. Dark blue with one wheel cover missing, so basic T2 spec with steel wheels, simple ventilation controls, no frills. Approaching 16 years old and 120k so low mileage for year but it drives beautifully. All controls are tight, suspension is still tight, no noises, very quiet inside, doesn't use any oil between services. Nothing has gone wrong except electric fuel filler flap which is held shut with blue tack. Really it's much better than appearance would suggest.