135i vs Golf R, has anyone owned both?

[Floptimus Prime]

So I'm fast approaching being in the market for my next car, as much as I like my Fiesta ST I fancy moving up in terms of power.

Really like the 135 (coupe), but I'm forever reading on here just how great the R is. I appreciate they're both different cars in terms of wheels driven, so was wondering if there's anyone on here who has owned both and can give me their opinions on them?

If this has any bearing on the info I will definitely be looking at a remap once the purchase is made.

[Floptimus Prime]

Sorry guys should have added I'll be looking to spend 20-22k max.

[Floptimus Prime]

J4CKO said:

26 ish gets you a brand new 140i

The prices seem to be mad, a 2013 with 89k I saw on is still 18 grand, makes the new one seem excellent value, brand new, later spec etc

£26,708 - Is for base with no extras. What extras would be most desirable on these?

[Floptimus Prime]

homerjay said:

i am looking at at m140i in coming weeks.

where are these 27k cars?? list is 33k isnt it?

i was going to lease one, but seems cheaper to finance at £339 deposit and £339 per month from bowker.

I got that price from broadspeed chum

[Floptimus Prime]

DukeDickson said:

Just about sub 25k cars for base 3dr elsewhere, if prepared to take finance, though probably very few pre-April & VED changes build slots available now. Bowler deals aren't even best of obvious dealer deals last time I looked IIRC.

Sub 25k? Where is that at please?