The Alpina is now sold. Hopefully the new owner will love it as much as I did. I will mention this forum to the new owner of course so hopefully this won't be the last you see of the car. Anyway,it's been great fun and I will still hang around the forum. I'm off to relax in my new S Class. I'm slightly worried that I'm turning into my Dad but it is a very quiet and comfy car! It's a 55 AMG by the way so still plenty fun!