New 3GS 8GB vs Refurbished 32Gb ?

Hello,
I ordered an iPhone 3GS 32 Gb a month ago and I just got an email from my phone company saying that the iPhone 3GS are discontinued except for the 8Gb model.
They are now offering me a brand new 8Gb model or a refurbished 32Gb. I'm not really a fan of "refurbished" things. What would you guys do ? Is 8Gb still enough in 2010 ?
Thanks,

There is nothing wrong with refurbished. I try to buy refurbished when available.
As far as capacity, it all depends on how you are going to use the phone.

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