Well I've resisted so far but with under 24hrs to go, I've GOT to tell someone!!

[DanoGTI]

I get my GTI tomorrow!!!! 

Firstly, a BIG heads-up to you guys - your help and advice has been invaluable so far

Secondly, a thanks to Stourbridge VW. Spencer Hollis has restored my faith in the VW network (after a documented "trial of fire" so far!!)
They couldn't do enough for me

So, what did I get?

Well, I wanted either 3 or 5dr. 18" Monzas, leather and some packs. In any colour but silver.

I've ended up with -

MY05 Black 3dr GTI
17" wheels - not bothered really, as the previous owner JUST put on 4 new tyres (2 x PS2 and 2 x Continental)
Cloth interior - after the potential issues with the quality of the VW leather, I opened my mind and tried the cloth. Quite liked it too
Now the even better bit - only got 22K on the clock 
FVWSH and they've done the cambelt as part of the deal inc 12months TAX.
Standard stereo, but that won't be in long Neither will the speakers
No packs - but I'm looking into retrofitting any way

Now, the deal. Pretty happy. Paid circa £12K ( ) for it. Including GAP insurance and VW warranty Private plate transfer too

Have got some pics, but I'm not going to put em up until tomorrow

Dan

[Alexander]

congrats!bet you cant wait to get those keys! pics expected but ill give you a while as you'll be out driving for a considerable time after you pick it up!

[Jkctr]

Sounds quite over priced to me  

I would rather have higher miles with more options, you will only wish you had them once you put the miles on!

[ifti]

Congrats - I actually thought you already had a GTi for some reason!

[DanoGTI]

Forgot to add, the warranty is additional 2yrs VW. Also got armrest and Ipod aux connection (well, it's cost me £8 )

not worried about satnav (MFD2 is rubbish anyway)

Which leaves lux pack and winter pack. Not exactly expensive items to purchase/fit.

Yes, there were cheaper cars that had more miles and a few options, but mine's 1-owner with minimal use. None on the VW website came close to this.

Dan

[DanoGTI]

Congrats - I actually thought you already had a GTi for some reason!

LOL - well, I'm coming from VAG.... got (although not for long) an Audi S4 Avant.
It's got the usual stuff etc DIS....hence why I couldn't give two hoots about highline/midline etc.....

Dan

[Jkctr]

Lux pack costs well over £1000 to fit, winter pack will be a fair whack too. RNS510 is about £800 and is very good.

Not trying to rain on your parade but you will want them, later on, i wish i had the rsn510 and lux pack 

[DanoGTI]

No rain taken mate

Actually looking at the Pioneer F900bt, which whilst not oem, is (imho) a better alternative, as I'm not overly keen on the RNS.
Plus new shiny speakers and sub retrofit (a la Hurdy)

I've also got techy contacts within the VW and I'm really keen to get my hands "dirty"

Dan

[ifti]

Wish I had the RNS510 as well.
Gotta pay off the cards, then save for it!

[smartypants]

Congrats mate! Bet you can't wait