Well I had have my 2000GTI for almost 3 years now and think it's an awesome car - I sold my 180SX to buy it.

But recently I have been having naughty thoughts about going back to an import because I feel that for the money conscious there is less I can do now with the GTI in get a bit more excitement out of it and I don't know enough VW's to continue making interesting vids for Mighty Mods with it.

I am considering getting a very clean example of a Jap Spec Silvia (GT with leather and sunroof etc) and will get it imported to my specs through a shop we're working with.

Currently on my GTI I have a full exhaust, intake, REVO stage 1, RS4 Rims (pic in Sig) and to take things to the next level for power and performance looks like it's going to be a reasonable slog of cash.

I'm at a bit of a loss but here because I really love the GTI and particularly like the surprise that it gives people when they ride in it.

This my regular argument that I run through my head regularly:

FOR GTI:

A modified GTI is MUCH less common than an S15
A GTI is MUCH more conspicuous than an S15
A GTI will draw less police attention than S15
Parked on the street the GTI will be less tempting for theives/vandals
Four doors are handy for the very rare occurrence that I have extra passengers

FOR S15

A Jap Spec S15 stock standard is around 190KW
S15 is CHEAPER and EASIER to modify
S15 has a HUGE variety of aftermarket support and products
I am very familier with the SR engines after previously owning a Silvia and 180SX
It will go fast

Both need Premium. Both for my age have same insurance costs.

Any thoughts?