I'm buying it from Ripple Road Dagenham Motors and apparently the car is already at the Dagenham holding area- hence the speedy delivery. I'll believe it when I see it though, wouldn't be surprised if there were delays- there usually are with such things!

I didn't pick the spec though I just looked through what they had in stock and decided which one I fancied as my girlf is going a bit stir crazy without the freedom of her own car since our Peugeot gave up the ghost. I did let her drive my M3 the other day but she said it felt 'heavy' and didn't really get on with the LHD aspect. Heavy...? Pah!

heavy? what she mean about that!If I was ur girlfriend I would have be very happy to drive ur M3!!She doesn't know what shes missing!

I think it's just different- the steering is power-assisted but very weighty compared to your average Euro-box as are the major controls.

I guess there is a certain different sensation of heft based it being RWD (that's right-wheel drive ;-) ) and a feeling that you are being pushed along rather than pulled which can be a tad odd for someone who has never encountered rear wheel drive in their driving career.

Well, looks like there are to be no delays- car arrived with the dealer yesterday, I sorted out my insurance today so should be all set for a Saturday collection.

thats a great news!! bet u very haapy!!