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Yeah, my previous car, a BMW coupe, was a 2-door. I was considering a 3-door for the GTI but my daughter (only 14yo at the time) reminded me about the hassle and so I took her advice.
If you have something like a Porsche 911 or Lotus, then obviously that car doesn't need to be quite the allrounder that the Golf is and so you don't need the extra doors.
As already said, the Golf is still uncommonly very good looking as a 5-door. Both 3 and 5-door versions look great (for a true hatchback).