My old VR6 took about 3 months, looked at a few then went and seen one in Stoke that had recaros and climate control. Paid deposit straight away as the guy was closing up. Went back a few days later for a good look over and test drive and paid cash there and then. The R32 was a case of wanting turbo power, 4wd so thought R32 turbo. Was two for sale on the R32OC at the time. £25k & £16k, but I couldn't spend £25k on a golf so went and looked at the £16k car and left a deposit on it there and then