So this is one of VWs that was actually made entirely in Germany. This has been, hands down, the BEST car I have ever shared my life with. Never, never let me down. Peppy, reliable, little workhorse. This wagon has been schlepping furniture, appliances, dogs, bicycles, etc. for many years without a complaint. Thanks to those rotten concrete parking barrier things, I have managed to take the front end off her a few times, but she takes a licking and keeps on ticking. Super easy shifting, very durable leather interior, and it has a great sound system. Will be very sad when I finally drive it into the ground and it gets towed away as a donation to the Kidney foundation. But that won't be any time soon!

This car corners unbelievably, stops on a dime, has fantastic acceleration, is a hoot to drive and is one heck of a great winter vehicle. I put Blizzaks on it last year and have pretty well laughed my way through winter driving conditions ever since. Ok, so it's not great on gas for regular city driving. On the highway, in 6th gear, it's pretty good, unless you have a lead foot, which I will admit to having sometimes. My only complaint is that you feel every bump in this car, and speed bumps are a real drag, but that's the pay-off for the amazing handling and cornering of this beauty. BMW forever!