Unfortunately, I dont have the budget to just be able to go out and buy the MkV I'd really like. So given my modest budget, my options have been limited somewhat and I'm struggling to make my mind up. So I thought I'd throw it out to you guys to see what your thoughts were.
Basic spec is as follows:
Must be 3dr
Must be DSG
Will consider more or less any colour, except black (unless the offer is too good to refuse)
Would rather it didn't have full leather - it sags too quickly and I'm just not a fan of full leather seats.
Up to 30k miles
I want to avoid retro-fitting as much as possible and I'd especially like to have factory fitted Xenons, for obvious reasons. 18" Monzas, Highline, MFSW are all toys I'd really like to have. On top of this, the chassis is the same. Do I really need more than what can be extracted from the standard engine (without spending loads e.g. K04/BT conversion). The car will be my daily drive and I'm lucky if I hit 50mph on the way to work.
But(!) at the same time, I want something fun and quick(er) for the weekend and the odd track day with friends. The power and added tuning potential of the ED30's engine plus the half leather seats, body kit and wheels et al are so tempting I might be prepared to let all the above options go if the right car came along... The idea of a Boxter chasing Golf really appeals, and I just can't get 300bhp from a remap out of my head (even though I know that it'll put my in serious license loosing territoty and I wont be able to make use of the power that often)!
I've also checked out insurance and there is less than £100 in it, which really doesn't help!
I welcome your thoughts and input.