Thanks all - much appreciated thoughts and comments
I think you're all (well, nearly all

) thinking on the same wavelength as I secretly am...
Just wanted really to make sure I wasn't being completely childish and impatient and making a rod for my own back in the long run.
I think that's decision made - I'll get it as soon as I can...and concentrate my efforts on making sure they PDI mine FIRST and get it to me asap after the transporter has rolled away!
Cheers again all - enjoy your MINIs and have a great New Year.
M
