2007 R32 - 20,000klms $38.500

[Axis]

Adding extra options to your list may not be helpful right now but I thought I'd point out that I just picked up a MKV Pirelli with 7500ks for $39 000... so there's another option in your price range...

[AusScare]

Another vote for driving both, but the awd is definitely a big positive point, also depends what you want to do with the car.

Since the R32 is still new, just add extended warranty and you're on your way.

[balkanac]

Get the R32 mate, its a much nicer car to drive. Its Unbeliavable how different these cars are. I have driven both (MK5s tho) and i'd go for the R32 any day. If you want a modified car get a Skyline

[poli84]

I'd go for the R32.

The MkVI GTI is a really nice car but more and more recently I have realised that the MKV R32 is something special.
So much so that I am wanting to sell my A3 2.0T and get into one.
For the exhaust note and AWD especially.

[cktsi]

oo contest. R32 for the awd and exhaust note. In real world driving its got tons of torque for overtaking and power for real world fast zipping in and out of traffic.