I would hang on for a good GB numbered ED 30. I have only had mine about a month and only looked the at 2 before I bought my favourite car ever #1000. The first one I went to see was in excellent condition but as I looked through the docs I found it was possibly a German import. I did a VIN check and rang VW to confirm. That put me off as it didn't have any of the EU to UK transfer stuff and I wouldn't get a badge
. Having that number adds 20 mph to anyone's car.
Other reasons would be resale, insurance and spec. I eventually found one with the must haves of Xenons and lots of other goodies already fitted at a price I felt I could afford. Still not the cheapest but it was from a garage, came with a short warranty and it felt right.
Just keep looking as they seem to come along like buses, none for weeks then a rash of them. Good luck hunting mate but keep it British.
Addendum: Silly me missed the later purchase post. Nice you found something... good price too as thats what I paid for my Uk Eddy.
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