Hey all, I'm new to this site. Last week I purchased a 2010 Golf TDI 4 door, manual, with sunroof, mats, and cold weather package. After a week or so of negotiating on the telephone, I ended up purchasing for MSRP, which was a few dollars shy of 25K. The dealership--which was 80 miles from where I live in San Francisco--initially was asking 3k over sticker, so I was very pleased to get it for sticker price. It helped that I purchased the car on the last business day of 2009, so the dealership was eager to make a deal. They even delivered my new baby on a flat bed truck for free. Another dealership closer to where I live wouldn't budge from their price of 3k over sticker.
I've only put 50 or so miles on car, but so far I love it! Very fun to drive.