I came back to the RS3 (8V, 8VFL, now 8Y) after a spell away with Porsche (992C4S, Macan Turbo, Panamera e4S, Boxster GTS4.0). The Porkers certainly go around corners well but I haven’t found a better car than the RS3 for daily use.
I’d buy another Boxster GTS as it was just great fun to drive...