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Seems your first encounter is not so overwhelmingly positive, although you had very high expectations. So you're a bit stranded with mixed emotions maybe? I guess that the natural benchmark for you is the Golf you where driving for so many miles.
Frankly, the Golf VI GTi is probably the most lauded hot hatch ever world wide. Nevertheless, the Bimmer has the better architecture, has the stiffer build, has the better driveline, has the better engine, has the better ergonomics, has the better, etc, etc. I wouldn't expect a disruptive WOW experience just now, but when you have the chance to get in the Golf again after a year or two, you'll be surprised to experience how the Golf will disappoint you, and not only a little bit...
I never had a WOW going upwards, but when I got back downward... man... what a shocking dreadful experience!
Concerning the turbo lag you mention, I have a problem believing that you feel the lag more than in a tuned GTi. Are you sure?
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