Hi Richard,
I was expecting to pay up to £7000. So far I've looked at a:-
1. TDi SE that went quite well (would have had to re-map to keep me happy), but the paint work was scraped down one side.
2. Petrol 1.4 Se (was pleasantly suprised at how well it went, but it seems TDi's are the favourate on this site) anyway, bonnet and bumper had been re-sprayed , badly.
3. TDi sport, (yesterday) which as i explained in my last post, was not a shed by any means but poor nontheless. Even if it had been ok, not sure about the ride quality, think my dentist bills would soar with all the fillings rattling loose.
Not sure where I am going now, must say after Golf gti, performance could be an issue, will try a couple more A2's but it is looking like I will be going elsewhere. (possibly Golf mk4 GT TDi) Other than that I haven't a clue as i don't like much out there. If it wasn't for the fact i need 4 doors the choice would be easier. Thankfully I'm not in any hurry as my Golf will last for years yet. So maybe I will wait till the spring and see what happens.
Malc