RS3 can be had for around 27/28K. Less With some haggling... Only thing that attracts me to it is the 2.5 5pot engine. Looks nice but somewhat dated IMO...
I didnt really like the look for MK6 Golfs but they have really grown on me, esp a golf R in the right colour and spec, very appealing. Also the 4 wheel drive does attract me to it over the scirocco due to traction in all conditions and if I go for more power it woukd be very useful....
I previously had a ED30 with DSG and around 300bhp and found traction an issue in lower gears, it had Arbs, B12, WALK etc.. Not sure if the scirocco would slip any less due to having an LSD???
The spec of the scirocco R I've posted looks epic, miles a bit high for the year tho