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Re: longevity
The V10 is in fact two of Audi's venerable in-line five diesel 2.5's.
Assuming they've done a good job of the mating, it should last pretty long - our family is still running our '93 Audi A6 2.5TDi avant purchased with ~225,000 miles, and we're now 10,000 of the 300k mark. Still drives well and is regularly used to tow cars, 4x4s and trailers alongside a more mundane daily life. Much nicer than their V6 diesel engine in every way.
The electronics and things.. I can imagine they have their problems, but, more than a W211?
As for being fitted into a more affordable car, seems unlikely - it's gotta be the cheapest way into more than 8 cylinders as it is. But you can have it in the Phaeton saloon if you don't like off roaders. That's a nice car, a real change from the BMW/S-class/Jag crowd if you don't like the ugly plastic Lexus LS. Of course in the US you get a whole load more good/bad/ugly luxury saloons to choose from...
Russ
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