Nodz , considering its 7 years newer and worth about 18 thousand pounds more than my MkV , it's very similar! What I like about the MkVI is it has all the interior things I'd like on mine , Touch screen Cd , Steering wheel controls , and MDI in the armrest. I'm not really keen on the DSG , I dont like the delay between putting the throttle down and the car reacting , I'd have to have a manual , I can still notice the extra 35PS , but its not THAT much faster imho. Like you though , I'm starting to like the styling a lot and could see myself in a White 3 door Manual GTI with 18s , Leather, RCD , MF Wheel and MDI!