Hi, I have been visiting this forum for the last couple of months and today decided to sign up.

I am looking to buy a black coupé XF. However, I am undecided on an automatic or manual. I have never driven an automatic before but have read on various reviews/websites that automatic XFs are better - is this the case?

Also I have seen the majority of crossfires come with the silver windscreen surround and some black. Is it possible to buy these windscreen surrounds in black to replace a silver one. If so how much are they? Also can you buy the side grills in black? Thanks for any help.