I'll never get a mk7 gti cause it has an electric handbrake... Why do that to a gti that's meant for fun?
Mk6 R or ed35 is the only route id go
The gti is meant to be an all rounder, a subtle quick reasonably economical hot hatch, that appeals to the family man that wants to be able to take the kids around in comfort but put his foot down on the way home
I have never used the handbrake to have fun and I would hazard a guess at saying 98% of the target market wouldn't either!
It wouldnt stop me buying one anyway..each to their own i suppose!