Ha, I had a 2004 GLI once.
Loved it but hated it because those tires were a million dollars each and constantly had problems because they were so thin.
It's been my best and worst car. European cars drive like a dream, but are a bag of cunts when it comes to sensors, bulbs, repairs.
I have the Subaru now. Kind of impressed with its all wheel drive. II hate SUV type vehicles, but would have been foolish not to take it.