Try dumping an extra 50-60 bhp through the standard internals and gearbox of a mk3 and see what happens after a short time!
Mind you, and extra 50-60 bhp was all that the mk3 needed!
Oh, and some decent shock absorbers, metal that didn't come out of a cheesegrater and styling that lacked any style.......
Well Gilly, at least when the old girl goes back to the lease company you won't be wiping any tears of regret from your eyes!!