As topher says, we each want different things from our cars.
I think I'd go for the GTI. I know the Ed30 has much greater tuning potential but driving a 260 bhp well handling GTI (KW-V3, Quaife, etc etc), I don't really want more power and I just don't like the fancy red stitching.
The appeal of the R32 is the V6 sound but she doesn't feel as nimble to drive.
I'm very happy with what I've got and I'd also be happy with any of the others.
