How "car savvy" is she?

And what is the main reasons she wants one?

then ship it. I think the headlights would get changed en-route :) She has an A6 now, but I don't think she would notice [insert evil laugh here]

she were to become aware of the difference, she might appreciate the "upgrade" you've given her, at no request (hint, hint...)

In Panama, the you see a lot of Q7's and CVT A6's (quattro is rare for some reason), but never an allroad. Her current 2.7T is a US model. US models are usually better appointed than the ROW (non-europe) cars, so generally are more desirable.

Do It!!

my main problem with the allroad is one of the things that makes it unique, the airbag suspension....don't want to own one out of warranty, and i would only buy the 4.2

;-)

really shiny headlights:)

back and forth very often?

She gets here more often than I get there. It really works out pretty well for us financially, and we have a strong relationship. Because I am approaching retirement, we figure that we will work it this way until then and she won't have to leave her job.