I’d buy a GTI with 18″ wheels & DCC lol.
Wanted one for years (since my first Mk4 GT TDI 10 years ago) but need very smooth ride as I’ve mentioned in other threads…and much more so now than I did back then.
The GTI isn’t about speed or cornering G forces for me. It’s more about the whole ‘package’. I did have a couple of GTi-6’s and a Fiesta ST a few years back for the same reason. But by 2018 I couldn’t even tolerate 17s on an A3 Sport, had to stick to 16s and comfort suspension since then.
I’ve been considering a used Mk7.5 GTD Blueline if I can find one with DCC…they got 17’s for some company car tax reduction. But I like the red accents and the engine note on the GTI, plus I don’t want the hassle of short intervals on the TDI cambelts as a low mileage driver. Also can’t get any confirmation on whether they used the same suspension as the GTI or whether they were a little less harsh. Don’t suppose anyone here knows? Might eventually buy a Mk7 GTI with DCC and stick a set of 17s on it lol!