I know I'm very lucky. As I say - I've worked hard and it's what I wanted -that's all that matters 
23, and 2 grand
22 and I only pay £500. No way I could afford 2k.
No idea why people get decent cars as a first get a £500 shed get used to being on the road and get your bumps how every big or small out the way, then if you do have a little bump etc either leave it alone or scrap it, keep the insurance down by not claiming.
But a gti is still one hell of a first car and as you say you've worked hard for it
enjoy it
