Perhaps we just got a random VW lemon but we hate this car. We paid way too much to have all the problems we've had with it. In the 6 months we've owned it we've had to replace at least 3 major things. We're currently trying to figure out where the plastic burning smell is coming from. Thankfully it gets the job done right now and the burning smell is evidently not life-threatening (a small leak somewhere) but as soon as we can sell it and get something else we will.

I have always owned sports cars, so this was a big change for me. I am not fond of the styling but it's not bad. It is not comfortable. There is plenty of room in the front seat, but they gave too much trunk space and not enough room in the back seat. No noises or blind spots. I have not had to take to the shop other than regular maintenance. It gets good gas mileage but not as great as some say. If you take it the dealership, they are going to way over charge you for oil changes. Oh and the warranty was a joke. It said oil changes were included, but it was only every 10 thousand miles. It does accelerate pretty good for a non-sports car, but it is a stick. I do feel safe driving it.