[Wig and Gown]

Thanks for the quick response AJWilson and sfax.

That was my assumption re the delivery date / deposit standoff. What I have discovered from reading this thread so far today is an insistence on seeing a screen that shows a build and delivery date.

I'd rather have the M Sport, but I will frankly settle for the SE if it's going to add months to the delivery date.

In terms of spec, I'm thinking:

Black exterior and interior
Professional multimedia pack
Access pack
Auto gearbox
VDC
Reversing assist with top view (has paid for itself on my current car)
Folding and dimming mirrors
Split rear seats

Still deciding on: electric seats and the climate pack

Thanks again. My wife wants to test drive the auto before we order. None of the dealers within a reasonable distance have one available until the second week of April. Five dealers are sharing two demos.