Repair or replace?

Thanks for the reply, true though, say if it was just a new clutch, and I think my brakes need bleeding, how much would I be looking at.

Trust me this is something you could possibly do yourself with the help of a knowledable friend. You'd be surprised at how many people bleed their breaks, put on breaks, change oil, and yes if you can get someone to help u you'd save yourself a few quid! We're in a very similar situation ourself actually. We have a really nice black golf, 62, ooo on the clock n we really dont want to part with it! Although we've had our runarounds with garages on that 1 even getting a new timing chain!(All for an over-heating problem?). I'm going to have to get the haed gasket looked at then priced? It's hard I do understand we paid 3,800 on this and now a family member offered e200. Now i've to make my ind up fast too! Hope u have the best of luck whatever u decide!