I agree totally.. if the R32 isnt going to cost you that much more in petrol then I would run with it!! Is a great car and I have even changed my opinion of the looks. I see Gti's all day long but the R32 is a much rarer sight on the roads, and this is probably why they take a little longer getting used to. But no doubt those who see them in the flesh often change their minds.
Biggest worry after buying one is how long you can hold onto your licence for.. effortless power simply beautiful music!
And.. to be honest I would expect the R to hold its value better than the Gti just simply because its usually released later on and the simple fact that its the daddy!!
Think I will just quickly pop out for a drive to return something to somewhere far away for no apparent reason