I payed 900quid for my P Reg 8v GTI 5 Door in Black, full year MOT, the day i bought it, 6 months Tax and only had (Unthrashed) 57,000 miles on it, Full service history. Was well chuffed with it, and its in spanking good condition.
I also knew the lad i bought it off, never drove it (in the army and bought a new audi)
Wish it was a 16v but then i aint that bothered about the power side of things anymore, I want it for reliability.
Even though my 8v is very nippy.