I am a current owner of an 07 Porsche Boxster and prior owner of a 06 Mk V GTI, 2002 Mini Cooper S, and 2001 Audi TT 1.8T Quattro. I will be in the market again this summer/autumn as the Porsche just is too much money sitting and depreciating (its paid for). I am also not thrilled with the dealer. Nice but over rated and I had just as much driver enjoyment from a hot hatch.Why didnt I get the Cayman? $3850 USD more for the same basic car thats why.The TT was high quality and based on the Mk IV GTI chassis. Very nice.I loved the Mini Cooper S -fast,high MPG, good handling,fun...but the Mini dealer is starting to get full of themselves No freakin way will I pay 30k for the JCW Mini. I would consider a moderate Cooper S for 24 or so.....which leads me back to the Mk VI GTI.....My Mk V was loaded. If I do the Mk VI it will be much more basic...and around 24k USD. The Mk V was "chipped" and had firmer sway bars ( Eibach- which Squeeked- do not recommend them) . I would do the chip again .....Looks high quality, 2x the luggage space as the Mini, very quick ( especially chipped) and decent MPG. Easier to order than a Mini too. For the same 24k I will probably do the Mk VI ....and try to keep it longer as this is getting to be a drug habit!!!. Doctor says I am getting better though :>)