Just to counter the horror stories about VW a little, although I've no doubt their true - I drive a '94 Golf III, 1.8. Have had no electronic problems. On the other hand i have no central locking, manual shift, manual windows. Only workshop visits have been self inflicted or parts wearing out, that are expected to wear out of 220000 kms... i highly recommend it, although I have no idea how the US spec cars are. I live and drive in Europe
