I've never been. big VW guy, but this Golf R is pretty impressive. For $10k+ less than the M240 it seems like a good value and is more practical. Plus the biggest advantage is you can get a manual! I have to agree that the infotainment and lack of buttons is unforgivable though.
In a vacuum, the rear of the M240 doesn't look that bad in pics. However, when parked by the other two cars... Wow
, it is short, fat, and frumpy! I get the complaints now. But from the front the M240 is clearly the best looking of the bunch, sporty, aggressive, and premium looking.