[uzi_9]

Coming from a Scooby, I would expect you to miss the bhp a little bit
with the TDI. A lot of people have been getting pretty decent mpgs with
their GTIs as well (30+). If I had a choice between a well specced TDI
and a basic-ish GTI, I would probably go for the GTI (if I could get
the insurance). No matter how well specced a TDI is it still doesnt
look quite as nice as a bogstandard GTI. If you get the GTI, make sure
you get the 18s and you'll be pretty happy. I don't really think that
you would miss the luxury a great deal.

Goes without saying though that you need to drive both, have a good
look round them (sit in those GTI seats!) and then make a decision.

 

[uzi_9]

Goes without saying though
that you need to drive both, have a good look round them (sit in those
GTI seats!) and then make a decision.

But be warned - getting out for a test drive in the GTI can be
bloody fatal. That's how mine ended up on the drive, anyway... As
did a few others no doubt []

shhh! don't tell him that.

Isn't it great though that you feel like that after a test drive and really know how great a car is?