Yeah the saloon is definately the car that i am drawn to. The 2.7 and 3.0 Le Mans in particular are something I've looked at quite a bit . A 2007 / 2008 model with around 120,000 miles on it is knocking on the door of £5k (dealers), and with a decent history it seems that's the going rate. Think I would definitely be making enquiries regarding replacement the oil pump and its service history, and I'm also pretty sure I'll be taking out warranty insurance on the car to "belt and brace" myself for any serious mechanical issues. If I can get 3-5 good hassle free motoring yearsv out of the car I would be happy. Your help on this topic has been great so far folks and the more you can educate me the better. Having been involved in this conversation has already given me more confidence to take my first step towards the Audi owning community.