1. Normal
2. Megs ultimate compound or Swirlx is supposed to be good but you'll need a da polisher to get decent results.
Also you need to be brought back down to earth......your driving the car carefully at the moment. I know your are because I always do when I get a new car and you end up with amazing mpg for the first few tanks.
Then your right foot starts to become leaden! Expect mid 20's, be prepard for low 20's