thank god , i was starting to think i was weird , well my missus is sure i am. I always volunteer to fetch the paper, chocolate or anything from local shop , which is a 5 minute walk at the most , but does it take me 5 minutes.............does it buggery , about 30 minutes is the average time. Everytime i cruise at about 30mph in 2nd , then floor it , there is no better feeling that the V6 engine note gives you. You can keep your V8 engines , nothing gives me more pleasure than my Alfa , hmmmmmmmmmm , nope nothing , and if my missus reads this i've had it.