 The car is fun to drive.  Charlotte traffic is actually bearable driving this car!  Handling is good, pep in the engine is responsive for hwy merging.  I find myself smiling when I get in and people smile at me going down the road. Truly a reponsive car for the price.  Interior fit is good.  As a Karmann Ghia owner I have been intrigued by the release of the new Beetle and finally gave in and purchased the convertible.  Love the German engineering in this car.