What to do - honest opinions

[tyrerc]

Right what to do, these are my options only ones i really want so opinions.

I should know this week latest whats going on.

All these cars will keep me happy some more than others

two points to remember

1. Better half is worried same thing will happen if i have my car again.
2. I need to have something GERMAN

[TagnuT]

Have a change.........Depends on how much you like your GTI?

With regards to the toe rags it could happen to any desirable car.....

[sharpie]

s3 no competition. unless the reason for getting it is cos you binned the GTI, in which case, i suggest the bus or train.

[Alexander]

^^^he had a R32 that was knicked but now recovered but damaged

[Jkctr]

Get the A3 3.2

A few tweaks will have it at R32 performance but in a much more subtle package!

I would suggest a test in an S3, they are very boring to drive, fast but soulless (if you liked the R32 you will dislike the S3)

The R32 (in mk4 and mk5) and the S3 will attract too much attention mate. The A3 3.2 can be had for under £10k, some suspension mods and an exhaust for £1000 will put it close to an R32  

[stealthwolf]

My concern is that they're gonna come back in which case, I'd get a revo map on there with the car in valet mode or something unless I switched the car over. If I could do that, then I'd go back for the same car.

But you could always look at this as an opportunity to get something different.

A3 - that isn't as powerful
S3 - better but very desirable
130i  - I absolutely hate the look of it

I'd go for a MKV R32 or MKV GTI.

[R32UK]

Get the R32, a dog, a gun, a tracker, a garage, gates, and a new bada$$ beeatch.... job done 

[ifti]

I would go with a standard Mk5 GTI, or possibly an ED30.
Not as desirable as the R32, but still a great car nonetheless, and similar to what you already had.

I would have said S3, but I hate the older ones - look ugly IMO. I only like the new shape S3's.

[andytran]

Forget the BMW...

I had a 120d M Sport.

OK, different engine, but the engine wasnt the issue....very cramped, especially in the rear.

AWFUL, bordering on dangerous handling in the wet (runflat tyres were a very bad idea BMW!!!). I would have lost mine on numerous occassions if it wasnt for traction control!

No-one lets you out of junctions  

Build quality not as good as Audi/VW in my opinion.

Andy

[Jkctr]

The A3 is just as powerful (although requires a remap and exhaust but its costs alot less to buy)

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/989130.htm

What about these?

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