Hey chaps thanks for the welcome and the interest! How great it is to share the excitement of a new toy with those of like mind as opposed to boring the pants off those who've yet to see the light.

I'm still a few weeks away from collection and yes it's like waiting for a new-born. Deary me. Mine's prosecco/cuba with power steering and quick release steering wheel. I'll have a pop at posting some photo's once I've mastered all this tricky reply, quick quote, slow quote stuff.

No I wasn't aware of any TM days at the factory but I did manage a trip up there for an enlightening wander round a few months ago. I've also visited quite a few dealerships in the course of my quest to work out which model would best suit my idiosyncrasies and have to say that without exception they were all staffed by super-friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and patient people who seemed as keen to impart their love of their cars as they were to make a sale. Impressive. You just don't get that with other marques.

The car looks stunning under the dealership lights but it'll need a tickle or two to get it just as I'd like. I've already posted that I'm trying to sort out heated seats but MMC are advising against it and I just don't understand why. The plain plastic indicator stalks let the side down as does the handbrake handle - these will be replaced with shiny chrome prior to collection. Such easy to rectify blemishes on a car of such high spec is hard to comprehend. I'm not a fan of the oatmeal carpet splattered all over the place and will sort out a re-trim asap so's to impart the sumptuous feel of other +4's. To my mind it needs leather on the sills and gearbox/handbrake tunnel and I'm even considering replacing the aluminium door panels. Gotta cosy it up a bit.

Right, time to start trawling the net for a flying jacket!
Bob