I went for white as I seem to remember some years ago I had a white car - I'd rather not say what it was on this forum, but let's just say it was French, turbocharged and not very reliable and it didn't show up dirt as much as the black cars I've owned since!
I think the Golf is one of the cars that can carry off white - and the pictures truly show it!
Thanks for the welcome and look forward to lots of banter!!!