I needed a good solid reliable fast-ish, small -ish car that would last me 4 years with few problems.
touch wood ,so far thats what my mk3 gti's given me.
thought about a polo 16v but heard they're a bit thrashy on th motorway.
love the looks of a mk2 but to old,too high mileage , too much trouble for a day to day car tbh.