 Got this car from a friend for cheap, I thought, because the dealer didn't want this car with 150,000 miles.  At $160,000 I am selling the car for parts.  Two weeks ago I replaced the drive shaft, very common problem, expect to replace one every 50 to 60K miles.  Last week I replaced the heater blower motor, ok I can accept that it failed with 160K miles.  However, this week the engine was running poorly on my way home, 3 miles.  Pulled the codes and found that I had a cam position error, this car has a chain not a belt, which should last at least 200K miles.  Started the car in the morning and it was running fine.  I got on the highway and got a low oil pressure, stop car immediately, warning on the dash.  Towed to mechanic.  Found that this car has problems with stretching timing chains, very common problem, expect to have on replaced before 180K miles.  Problem is that the timing chain is at the back of the motor.  Motor must be pulled to replace the chain $3000.  This engine also has a problem with oil pumps, $1200.  Car is now a throw away.  Over the past year I have also had window switch problems, typical.  Headlight intermittent issue, mechanic told me that he sees this on almost all of them, just hit it to have the light make contact.  Rear window would not open, and rear window defroster would not work.  Wiring harness was cut by the tailgate hinge, another common problem.  By the way, VW is notorious for vacuum leak issues which will light the check engine light.  Other than all of these very serious very common problems, its a great car, but you will have to change the brakes and tires often.  STAY AWAY!!!!!  Worst reliability of any car I ever owned.