That last one is great! My mate at work knows a big local dealer, her dad is his best mate and is like an uncle to her... He's gonna sort me out, reckons he can get me something very good for $10k... Let's see how we go...
Yeah, you're spoiled for choice at the 10k mark. If you manage to get a real deal, like trade value/wholesale plus a bit of cash you'll get a good car. Still - check things over, even if it is "mates". Good luck!
There's so many golfs for sale! You can easily get a GTI or a very low kay example like this:
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2007-volkswagen-golf-sportline-v-auto-my07/OAG-AD-17899163/?Cr=27
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2008-volkswagen-golf-gti-v-auto-my09/SSE-AD-6102868/?Cr=4
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2013-volkswagen-golf-90tsi-7-auto/SSE-AD-6268402/?Cr=2