I bought a 2dr 2012 Golf TDI a few months ago. I’ve owned diesels for the past thirty years and this is my fifth VW diesel.
They hold their value very well so I think it makes much more sense to buy a new one, especially if you plan on holding on to it for a while.
Mine is also a manual which I would much rather have over the DSG transmission.
I enjoy it. Drives nice. Great torque. Best mpg so far is 44. I’m sure I can get near 50 if I would only drive 55 but just can’t do that :)
Thank you. What color did you get?