Value Proposition of Mk6 & Mk7s

[Bullet Fast]

So I'm the proud owner of a manic stage 3 polo gti manual, that has unfortunately found itself commuting 80km a day in Sydney traffic. Although very exciting and 'fun' to drive the endless gear shifting, lack of back doors and boot space is really starting to wear on me. The rock hard ride, necessitated by the matchbox wheel track is getting old too.

A new golf gti mk7 is not beyond my reach... But at fifty k that's an investment property somewhere...

So here's the thing right... Mk6 golf's, gti and r are taking an absolute beating in resale and can be had for 30k with very low kms. I understand the mk7 is an extremely accomplished vehicle. I was astounded by the ride and handling, but it's a mk7 worth $20k more than a three year old low k mk6?

Although I'm wary of modded cars, a quick search using 'apr' on Carsales quickly delivers a host low k stage 2 cats s well for similar prices.

If I had to list a set of requirements of read like this :
Automatic
Four doors
Equal handling as polo
Able to be tuned to equal speed as polo (~300hp/1200kg)
Better comfort than polo
Better refinement than polo
More boot space than polo
Equal quality of build
Better sex appeal (just because)
Buy price that won't have me in the dog house

So... A golf right? Or an s3... So this is where I start eyeing of a mk6 golf r. I've sat is every other wrx and competitors car and when you add automatic to the mix it excludes just about everything except the vag dsg cars... Because they're ****e. And yes, a late model xr6t is a terrific proposition but the wallet melting 14l/100km in traffic turns me off immediately.

Or... A dreaded new my16 polo gti... (the safe, practical, miserable option) that my partner would endorse in a heart beat.

If anyone has some experience or sympathy please feel free to weigh in. Does an ex demo mk7 hold an extra $10k of value over an outgoing five year old R? Please help...

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[Dutch77]

Keep in mind unless you want options you don't need to pay $50k for a new Mk7 GTI - you should be paying a lot less. Even more so if you are happy to roll with an older MY15.

Having said that the Mk6 makes a great value proposition and I personally felt my Mk6 felt more special than my Mk7 did.

Can't say the demo option sounds appealing, as has been discussed many times on here the thought of repeated thrashings on cold oil combined with unknown launch control pain would have me walking back to a discounted new car.

(As for resales taking a beating I've owned three VWs now and all rank in my bottom five cars for resale - but I'd still recommend them in a heartbeat if.. you have a heartbeat, which judging by your current ride you do )

[Idle]

Mk 6 & 7 diesels are nice to drive — just wait a few weeks whilst the fan accumulates its load.

And no, I don't think I'll be selling mine...

[Shortstuff]

Surely the MY16 Polo GTI isn't that bad an option? An APR remap is bound to liven it up too.

I have to say I've been impressed with the way my girlfriend's 2013 Polo GTI goes and handles, and hers is stock for now.

[Bullet Fast]

Yeah it wouldn't be terrible. But it's still fairly unrefined. Car in point the absolute lack of sound deadening in the cabin. Beam rear axle and tiny brakes.

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