Penguin Hi!
3 months ago, around the time of Le Mans, I remember you were about to get a Mini Cooper S Works but decided to keep your GTi.
That time has come again.
Personally, I would consider a dedicated sports car which will provide you with the requisite thrills which a family hatchback, be it a GTi or an R, can attempt to but never truly give.
Happy hunting. 
You are bang on the money. I guess I am just experiencing a period of unrest.
I was ultimately dissatisfied with the Mini hence my purchase of the GTI. I am not quite as bad as I was before Dr Amz in that I'm not considering selling the Golf. I am more than happy keeping it for a good bit longer but the point of my post is more that my priorities in a car are changing.
are you gay?
The speed no longer seems to be doing it for me.
Unfortunately, I think I might be
Must admit i have been trying other cars of late. 
but most are so refined they simply don't feel fast. I miss the old car connected feeling and also especially of old turbo cars kick.
Snoops you are on the money also. That was what I loved about the Mini was the connected feeling (although still diminished compared to cars of old) and also the good ol' kick which seems to be getting shunned in favour of linear power. Booooooo!!!!
