I had mk4 r32 for a good few years, great cruising car, loved motorways 150 indicated) all day long

as for fun?! not a drop, quite a heavy car which you can feel, I took mine round ring and didnt like it at all, just couldnt find any confidence in it, all felt a bit vague. Thing is though, as an everyday car it was great, super reliable once warranty issues were sorted and really sturdy piece of machinery. I think Id be tempted towards m3 if fun is what your after