A4 Quattro

["Patel, Karteek" <kpatel@visa.com>]

I am considering purchasing an A4 Quattro, but I am hung up on the 
reliability of Audi automobiles (especially after the 100K miles mark). 
 From the messages I have read, I am drawing the following conclusions: 
everyone loves their Audi, but hates the problems.

I have test driven everything else comparable (though nothing compares to 
the Quattro system), yet I find myself back Audi dealership questioning 
reliability.  This is a long-term purchase and I expect to drive a lot of 
miles in a short time.  Their 3yr/50K mile warranty and free service is 
great, but what can I expect after 50K miles, trouble and expense?  This is 
what I hear from other automobile manufacturers (and my parents) when I tell 
them that I am leaning towards the A4Q.

Has anyone put on a lot of miles on a newer Audi that can provide some 
feedback?

And you recent A4Q owners, have you experienced any problems in the first 
few months of ownership in this, what seems to the eye,  well built 
automobile?

As you can tell, I am a high mileage Japanese car owner who has never had 
any trouble with his automobiles.  I am ready for fun and excitement, but is 
reliability a trade-off?

Thank you for the help.

 --Karteek