I think often it is a bit luck of the draw and perhaps the level of trim (ie... V12 TT S600 etc...). My parents bought their 08 S450 about 5 years ago, I was so annoyed. They are relatively "normal" income people, and frankly I didn't want my dad pouring every cent he had in retirement into keeping the car on the road. Of course, as the son, I am also brought in to help keep the car on the road by finding appropriate service facilities... browsing forums for solutions to problem etc. Turns out after 5 years, I didn't have to do it once... dead reliable... go figure.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote