I don't mind either shape. Not a fan of ceramics, already replaced them once on my supra and three times on soarer. Not the best way to spend your weekend
When the time comes I'll try to get something with aftermarket turbos, or if it's cheap enough I'll budget to replace them myself.
Gearbox is a concern as I've never fiddled with awd setups, and I imagine they're not cheap to rebuild. It just means being more thorough when buying I guess.
I'm starting to lean towards the R32 now. Cheaper, although could mean more expensive in long run. Less weight is another good thing and I like the idea of a larger fuel tank.
What's fuel consumption like with these cars?