 I got my 2001 VW Cabrio as a high school graduation gift two years ago.  My dad was so proud that he could get it for me, but now we are very very upset!  It's been one thing after another with this car!  It may be cute, but the upkeep and all the money going into it is an awful lot of hassle.  First both front window don't roll down or up.  My AC doesn't work.  Timing belt wore before it should have.  My seat is broken, my shifter shaft is completely worn.  I took it to the dealer two days ago and the price to fix the AC and the shifter shaft was 1900.  You'd think because it was German designed you get what you paid for, no.  You don't.  Don't get this car. it is cute but you are naive if you do.