Originally Posted by
LorenzoNF
Our family has two VW TDIs (2001 Golf and 2005 Jetta Station Wagon) and they've worked just great (so ~8 and ~4 years). 50 mpg freeway is awesome. Plus you have the option of getting biodiesel when the green revolution comes around.
Wow, that's great that you've had such a good experience. VWs are really well engineered cars, and I was in love with the Passat for a while, but ended up with a TSX. I know of several people who have not shared your good experience though. Stats are still in the favor of the Japanese-built Hondas and Toyotas.