I was a bit apprehensive at first when purchasing my Volkswagen Jetta but that soon passed after I had settled into it. The car has great gas mileage and is very safe. It also has given me little to no mechanical problems other then the usual maintenance. The car has also held up well over time regarding paint and trim. I also just moved to a northern state and have been driving my Jetta in the snow and it has been surprisingly great in this environment.