Yes, as I said I love the look of the buckets, but I feared that for a daily driver where I have a child and all sorts in and out of it, they could become annoying. Maybe a few years ago, sans kids and responsibilities I’d have been less hesitant.
The piano black backs - would do my nut in trying to keep nice..., no seat back pockets, no underseat drawers. Not to mention all the other stuff you lose - armrest, ambient lights, keyless (I know I know, many say this is pointless but I’m used to having it and not having it would irritate) and loads of people seem to moan about them creaking and rattling.
The comments re suspension are interesting. I think my R on 19’s is more compliant than my old GTI was on 18’s. Neither have / had DCC. With the roads arobus where I live, a crashy ride would get old very very quickly.