I got the money sorted - I decided to borrow the whole lot with a 3 month deferred period up front so I can still keep my civic for a while before I have to start paying for it. I have an importer starting the search on Monday (so don't anyone else tell me not to do it - cos it's done and you'll only make me worried!) I'm now thinking of buying a very cheap little diesel banger so I can not have the sale of the civic hanging over me, that way I can put it up as soon as I like and have 3 months to find a buyer. Just not sure if I can get something for about £500 that will stand a 50 mile round trip daily for the next 3 months. Very exciting time for me but I'm not sleeping much - I'm always the same with cars - I'll be worse when it comes!