I'm toying with either the clubsport / Golf R / S3 / m135i
Opinions welcome!
Clubsport -wait and see for UK spec (likely to be generous on the equipment), availability of options like Recaro type seats (maybe test drive a Cupra 290 and ignore the interior while you do it, to get a feel for how it will drive). Will you get a decent discount on it?
Golf R - It's here now, no surprises, great traction and usable power, looks nicer externally than the 135i and S3 and second best interior (after the S3), good standard level of equipment. Easy to get 13% discount + loyalty discount if you're eligible and get your car on time + deposit contribution.
S3 -OK looking exterior (looks less good in 5 doors Sportback than either Golf option), great interior, feck-all in standard equipment beyond non-active Xenons, so you will be dipping into the options heavily. 12% discount if you go to the right dealer - harder to extract that discount from a lot of Audi dealerships.
M135i - Sounds great, goes great (questionable stability when the weather is sh!te - rear wheel drive) extremely Fugly, decent level of equipment - big discounts available (24% off RRP).
I personally wouldn't consider the M135i due to its looks.
