Jas, firstly, top man for selling the 'X' and hope you got a fair price. Bank transfer has to be the way to go as others have said and it sounds like your bank will help confirm all is well, just make sure you don't let the car go before it is cleared and get the all clear from your bank.
As for the purchase of the new VW, well done not what I would have choosen, Astra VXR for me any day, but the R32 would be a close 2nd. Good luck mate and look forward to the pics
