well all the well wishes were worth it - I've agreed the price and put down a deposit on a June 2006 Grey Coupe (don't know the proper term for the grey but it is one of the nicest colours I have seen!!).... 25,000 miles, 11 months MoT, 5 months road rent, FCSH, 2 new front tyres and v.good rears, very good paint, a couple of bits of curb rash but nothing worth worrying about

 

Excellent news.
The grey is a lovely colour!

 

got to be honest I didn't realise that there were 2 different XF greys so colour me well chuffed to find this out and then the 2nd grey to be sooooo lovely!!!