Well, i have to update my entry, as it's changed quite considerably.
I'm now engaged to get married and have a little bun in the oven, due around June. I'm glad i have the stagea now because it's going to be the prefect car. I'll have the manual in by february and after that it's smooth sailing (i hope) for the family wagon. I've also toned down my driving habits, so it'll last me another 100,000km (got 180,000 on it now)