So it's arrived, new 5dr in Red, 08 spec so leather, oh and the only "extra" I specified was the arm rest.
Ordered on Easter Saturday (so 8 weeks lead time), Ordered at the local dealer - told them the Drive-the-Deal price and asked them how close they could get. They came within £100 so we did the deal.
Didn't take up their kind offer for Lifeshine - it looks shiney enough, and I've got some Autoglym!
On delivery they revised their GAP offer by 50% - a special VW price for May
Just need to run it in - and sell the Astra!