 This was my first VW and will likely not be my last.  Since buying my car new in 2000 and putting just about 135,000 miles on it, I have had no major issues with it at all.  Yes, repairs are a bit costly, but with regular maintenance, my car has been pretty much problem-free.  I intend to hold onto this car for a while simply because it's such a solid, well-built car.  