Drove it back from Auckland to Wellington when I took delivery but there was a lot of traffic so took it easy.
I have been for a drive today and yes I am starting to see the potential of this machine.(I bought it sight unseen and had not driven one before the purchase)
It does out perform the car it replaces which is a 1995 Peugeot 405MI16 that I have owned for over 9 years.
I will need to activate the cruise control so I don't end up losing my drivers licence.
As you said it is a fun BMW, it was hard to wipe the smile off my face when you get onto some winding roads.