This is the situation I was in when I ended up going for my GTI - I had the choice of both and decided on the GTI since it was still pretty quick, was cheaper to insure, tax etc and was in better nick...
I don't regret the decision I made, but every time I see an .:R32 driving about, that V6 soundtrack comes into my head and I can't help but think I should have took the chance to own one of the best-sounding 'daily drivers' ever made
even if it is heavy, inefficient and makes less sense than the GTI; sometimes you have to buy with your heart