Hi Trevor, Sounds like you have owned some amazing cars and obviously currently own an amazing car. Owning an Aston is on my bucket list. I guess happy wife = happy life so I don't blame you for going with her choice :) Our's was also a team effort. When I first saw the XF back in 08 I always said I would love to own one, possibly used but never did I imagine I would order a brand spanker! My partner was made redundant last year but this spurred her on to open her own Independent Travel Agent....6 months down the line and it is one of, if not the fastest growing business in the area which is beyond our wildest dreams. This spurred us on to go and make the move for the XF. Life is for living after all and you don't get a trial run! With regard to toys, I opted for the spec above but prior to ordering I saw a video on the net showing an XF with illuminated door sills...I just had to have them! I have also opted to stick with the standard sound system. When I tried it I was pretty impressed by it and saw no reason to upgrade it, obviously I don't have the musical experience of yourself and hope I don't regret it. I did go back and forth with the decision. There were some other toys I fancied but in the end saw them as a nice to have rather than a must have so left them off. I have gone with the 2.2ltr 200bhp engine as this is my first Jaguar and I would 'ideally' like to get a feel for the smaller engine before gradually working my way up to the Supercharged XFR one day(fingers crossed). I may love the 2.2 or I may wish I had gone bigger but one thing I am certain of is that regardless, I will love this car and it will be a real head turner. BTW, is that your motor in the Avatar? That's mint :) Gary
