@MissingSound 7 – If you want a new GTD there are still some out there, you just need a salesperson willing to search the country stock for them and give the sale to another garage which I know is hard for them. Hence my reason for updating this post so at least hopefully others can go in armed with information that might help them get the car they want..
I appreciate you updating this thread and thanks for doing so. Interesting details provided.
Unfortunately I’m deaf so can’t call and chase up VW dealerships to find a salesperson willing to do this. Been to the 2 closest to me in person and they were adamant that it wasn’t worth the time. Means I’d have to drive at least 60 miles in the hope that a Motability salesperson at a VW dealership is even there.
As for the comparison with the Focus, the GTD is an improvement in my opinion. Better built, more comfortable, brilliant auto gearbox, nicer looking. Focus is a bit more fun to drive hard and throw about in corners but apart from that, GTD surpasses it.