I've had 3 mk4 r32's, love them and the noise is addictive. Felt like something newer looking but slightly better on fuel so now have a mk5 gti. The r on a careful drive you can get maybe 33-35 mpg, I get 40-42 similar driving from the gti's I've had. The r has awesome grip so you can pull out of junctions etc no bother, wheelspin on the Gti gets annoying. Also i miss being able to bumble along in 6th at 20mph and still have power to accelerate whereas the gti hasnt until you get the turbo. I'd love an r again but for the moment the Gti goes well enough and is ok enough on fuel to keep me happy :o)