Great review, read it last night. I see you mentioned a trip to Windsor. I live in Bracknell which is not far. There have been two great shows I would recommend, Dubs at the Park and VAG at the Manor. Both a great day out at Easthampstead Park House.
Prices are coming down on the R, hoping to get my money's worth out of the gti as I've spent a bit improving it then get one next year.
Plenty of time to work on the wife!