For me, three primary reasons:
1. Cost new
2. No MT
3. Size/cost to run
But they certainly look a lot better and apparently drive very well.
Used, 1 may be less of an issue. Soon enough 2 won't be a consideration. That leaves, for me, the size and cost to use as a longish distance commuter. But I would not rule it out as an option when the time comes to consider upgrading from the GTI.
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