That's pretty disgusting if you ask me. If you were buying a new Bug you
could get, from the VW UK website, "CD autochanger, 6 disc, front armrest
mounted" for £405 which is still over the top but less so that the price you
have been quoted.

What about seeing if you can get one of those fitted instead. Still
probably be a bit over the odds but at least you get a bit more for your
money.

Shame the deposit is down - your negotiation position has just got very much
weaker.

What head unit does the car have? Are they the standard Gamma or Beta with
a different facia?

http://www.k9spud.com/vwcdpic/ has an interesting article on adding standard
aux input to your head unit (so you could use an iPod)

http://www.addacdchanger.co.uk/index...acturers_id=58 are one of
millions of on-line companies offering cd changers for your car from about
140ukp to 160ukp

http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_p...partno=MVGS007 is from In Car
Express (who have a very good reputation in uk.rec.audio.car) and offers mp3
capability as well as being a cd changer for 230ukp plus fitting but you
would need to call them to check compatibility

I would call the dealer and tell him to stick his head unit upgrade up his
arse as well as any future servicing or car purchase business unless he can
come up with anything even remotely sensible. When he seems to not care
(which is the usual situation with main dealers in my experience) get
something along the lines of the units above.

Let us know how you get on

C