I've always read on forums that Gti's are so common but I don't find that's the case, around here anyway. I see the odd MK5 but rarely a 6, come to think of it I see more mk7 R's.
I am prepared to travel for the right car although I've had bad experiences in the past with dishonest sellers. I travelled to a dealer near Chester a few months ago to see what looked and read like a nice car. Turned out to have terrible white worm, worn bolsters on the drivers seat, steering wheel and gear knob scuffed and desperate for 2 front tyres. The massive splattering of bird poop across the windscreen was the icing on the cake.
I'd push to 14k for one with the right goodies but I'm finding dealers are pricing cars irregardless of age, spec or condition. Theres a base spec 10 plate near me with 77k, looks pretty tatty, dealer won't budge off 11k. Not that I would anyway.
There's a nice 63 reg 120d M Sport for 13k I might test drive, a quick car for tractor but I fear id regret not holding out for a Gti. :/
