Looked at the leon Cupra and the civic type R...!! Any suggestions???
The Leon Cupra is a nice car. My friend has one and it drives and handles pretty well. You can also get a fully specced one for the same cost as a basic GTI. The only problem is that once you've sat in a GTI, the interior of the Leon just looks and feels dirt cheap.
Judging by your other 2 alternatives I'm guessing its a 'hot hatch' car that you're after?
I'm afraid I'd struggle to recommend anything other than a Golf, as I'm kind of in the same situation at the moment (waiting to buy) and there is nothing else I can think of! I've been round HEAPs of garages and test driven most hot hatches that they have to offer. Focus ST, Astra VXR, Leon Cupra, Subaru Impreza, Renault Clio Cup, Megane Sport (fat ar$ed one!), Audi S3, Civic Type R... and I can't find anything that compares in quality and drivability to my old Edition 30!!