 My husband and I traded in a 1996 Honda Accord for this car and I cannot think of a single complaint.  It has a very smooth ride, gets excellent gas millage, and ours has so many wonderful features.  We haven't had to any maintenance besides oil changes.  It's braking system can handle the slippery winter roads like a pro.  It handles extremely well, I would be completely comfortable racing this car in a NASCAR setting.  VW's are worth the money you spend for them, I don't think I will be getting another car until my kids go to college...and I don't even have kids yet!