I've heard of people getting the GTi for 37k on road, which isn't too much more than the GT.

Heard many good things about the GTi, but all the reviews I've read re the GT say its a pointless car, you'd be foolish not to spend the extra and get the GTi. Jeremy Clarkson rated it as one of the worst 5 cars of all time due to the above.

I'd love a GTi! Especially with the new WRX looking as it does.