get what you want if you can afford to
audi feel more 'upmarket' and quality but Im not sure the 'actual' quality is any different VW to Audi in many repects.
More importanly finding a good dealer is worth its weight in gold.
Try R and S3 and go from there, also try DSG.
I assume security isnt an issue ?
I think you need to do a few track days to enjoy what you have more thats all
just put pics up when you do change.
someone going to get a cracking s/h car too .....
enjoy the hunt