Thank you one and all for the kind words!
I've gone 'down' from a 28 to a 20. For the sort of driving that I do, I can't say that I miss the extra BHP. Also this is my first auto, having had 2 E89 manuals in the past, and I really love this option. So quiet and smooth.
The Valencia Orange colour seems to change according to how the light is, and the interior trim makes a nice change from the standard leather.