Friend of mine has a mk5 r32. I have driven it a couple of times.
It really is a fantastic car. W/ the dsg gearbox and the v6 the car become effortless to drive.
Not the fastest thing on the street and (i'm not sure but) mods would be expensive compared to a wrx.
Depends what you want out of your car? Luxury w/ a bit of poke and good handling? or loud, fast and attention seeking?
shurm