Can't answer 1-2 because it would be no use to you as I live in Scotland.

Don't know about 3 at the moment.

5) I like the looks, the postive attention, and the flexabilty of the car (If I want to race it, its got the power and the handleing. If I want to just curse its got the lux and somothness) a good compermise.

6) have no regreats and I traded a 330ci sport BMW for the car