 Well, this was an experiment in "Premium German Engineering" that will never be repeated in my life.  This is the absolute worst of the 20 cars I have owned in my lifetime.  Cannot even remember all the broken things in only 8 months- catalytic converters, brakes, oil leaks, coolant leaks, broken power seats, inferior leather seats.  And scheduled maintenance!  What a joke- $2k for brake work, $2300 for cats, $1500 for timing belt + getting rid of PLASTIC water pump.  Run away, do not even consider one of these used.  If you have to have a VW, but it new and sell it before it's 4 years old. Period.