Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005 - 2008) 2.0 GTI 5d Owner Review

I'd driven to a few Golf's before and never been overly impressed, the MK4 was dull, and the base MK5's (1.4's and early Diesels) are bland and gutless. Nothing very inspiring. However I happened to rent a MK7 1.4t and was pleasantly surprised so I decided to the give the golf another look. So glad i did. The MK5 GTI is a really great car, it really does warrant the "only car you'll ever need" label. I have a manual with 60k on the clock and it still feels tight and handles great! Pro's Drives well, I haven't seen the need to get the ECU modified or anything fancy, its quick enough. Economical. On my commute to work i get at worst 30MPG but usually about 36-37. Reliable. My car has a pretty easy life but none the less its pretty good. Con's Parts can be expensive, my AC has gone and its gonna be a grand or so to fix it. Uses Oil. the engine has to be kept topped up with oil on a far more regular basis than i thought. I keep a bottle of oil in the boot just in case. Engine rattles. It sounds like a bag of bolts when idling. (but sounds awesome when on the move). Without Parking sensors its a pain to park and the bumpers aren't cheap to replace. Would i buy another? I'd buy a MK7 GTI (i don't especially like the look of the MK6) or possibly a Golf R. Only thing is i live in a city and people are crap and parking so my car has been knocked a few times.... puts me off buying something really new a shiny as folks out there don't treat others cars too kindly.