« Reply #19 on: 14 May 2018, 14:45 »
For me a used car is condition first and anything else a poor second.
If the thing is in fantastic condition and at a good price it makes a good case for itself if you have time and inclination for a project.
Back in the mk4 and mk5/6 days the spec was poor and you'd be lucky to find a very good condition one at a sensible price with loads of extras.
The UK spec mk5 & mk6 Golfs came with a certain spec as standard like climate control which meant it was relatively easy to add most other things except Xenons.
The mk7 is a different kettle of fish. Nav units are protected, xenons are a nightmare to retrofit and parking sensors also require a bit of a faff with drilling holes.
You've got to consider what is important to you in the long run and what you can live without.
If the car is good and the price is good then you might want to make compromises.
But if the car isn't in pristine condition then you'd be better off waiting for something better. You would thank yourself for that in the long run.
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