I am sure the R is a fantastic car and I am sure RickS will enjoy it immensely.
There is soo much argument for both sides of this, me personally having only just
purchased a 2011 GTI DSG at 21k and probably v similar to RickS trade in so i
feel very

and maybe wouldnt have got the car if people didnt trade them in

like RickS will.
Is the R worth 20k on top, couldnt tell you whatsoever as I havent driven one

Driving aside and if asked the question (pre-GTI purchase) would I buy a golf for 35-40k
the answer would be no, i dont even think I would pay 30k for any golf, post-GTI purchase
it would still be no but with a very big hint of uncertainty in the no !!
Either way RickS has bought a very fine car regardless and i hope he enjoys it and I shall buy it
end of next year for 20k

ta
potts