G'day guys

As you may know I recently wrote off my Lapiz Blue R after just 2 months driving thanks to a high speed collision with a 1 ton Bull The good news is that I'm OK and get to start over and choose a new car

Having decided against the extra $$ spend for the Audi S3, I'm tossing and turning over a choice between another R or a GTI Performance. The notional gap is $6k but it narrows after my negotiations to about $4.2k when you spec both with leather and Driver Assistance package. I did enjoy my brief time in the R, an impressive angry beast when poked, but did occasionally have concerns that the ride was a fraction firm (but still comfortable) on the country roads I travel. Ride quality appears better with the Performance even tho it also rides on 19's. GTI performance is well rated (9/10 in Wheels mag v 8/10 for the R) and clearly more than adequate, engine note sounds good (though I am yet to drive it). Anyway, thoughts/comments appreciated so I can make up my mind!