I picked mine up yesterday. (Black pearl 3dr, 17", man, center armrest, rcd 500)
iPod adapter gets fitted this week. ( It's the VW in the glovebox item.)
The car is fantastic, the sound system is much better than the one I test drove 12 months ago. The rain sensing wipers and the auto side/headlights are superb features. The electro mechanical steering is just amazing. Build quality is perfect, no rattles (obviously it's early days). I will run it solely on Shell Optimax (98ron) for the first few 1000 miles at least.
Roads are poor where I live so 17" is a better option. Ride is pretty firm, but I expect it will loosen up as the miles go by.
It's a fantastic drive, every journey is a treat for the senses. Mr Clarkson got it right - get out of your 4x4 and into one of these. Can't see it happening though. Most people seem to be more impressed by either a BMW badge or something with 4 big wheels, regardless of actual on or off-road capabilities, running costs, practicality etc. However, the Golf isn't exactly Mr Sensible either at Gp 17 insurance, £21,000 for a 3 dr hatchback, and a requirement for £1/litre petrol. (Just trying to put forward a balanced argument!)
