Base price is what was expected and already on the high side but just about palatable - but seriously 35-40k for a well specced one is just plain silly. Golfs are great but only up to a point. The whole point for me is for a hot hatch to punch abover its weight for price and servicibility as the mk5 R32 and gti did/do.
Despite current market conditions this will have one very big anchor of depreciation dragging it down when those fortunate few who can afford it come to trade it in - but then if you can burn the money why not - your choice and not going to critcise anyone for it.
It will have the halo effect and kudos amongest all car fans but come trade the same old same old will happen - a spanking. Do not kid yourself - Selling price residuals will be strong - trade will still hurt particulaly if you buy new and sell in the first 2 years - it has happened with all VW's over a certain price and will continue to do so.
Will have one when theyre 20k - which wont be long.
3k for seats - seriously - leather not standard - acc not standard - gets worse as I type
