Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk7) on “Cars I Keep Daydreaming About”, a list by Liam Hargreaves on TheLysts.

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Type
Hot hatch
Engine / Fuel
2.0 turbo petrol
Gearbox
Manual or DSG auto
Comfort vs Chaos
Leans comfy; firm but not crashy on Manc potholes
Running Costs Feel
Not cheap, not silly – like a Europa League away day
Practicality
Five doors, decent boot, fine for a small family and the big shop
Best For
One‑car household that still wants Sunday blasts over Snake Pass
My take
Feels like the Bruno Fernandes of cars: occasionally annoying, mostly brilliant, and somehow always involved. Does commute, IKEA and corners without ever feeling like the ‘sensible’ option, even when it is.
Typical Used Price (UK)
£12k–£20k depending on age and miles