I bought the car as new.  After about 50,000 miles things started to fall apart, coincidentally that was right after the warranty ran out.

Inside door trim fell off.  Glove compartment latch broke and it cannot open.  Moon roof opens and closes at its own will.  Lose connections for front lights.  Bulbs burn out too often.  Protective shield under engine fell off.  

Difficult to change light bulbs, rear lights need special tools so you need a mechanic.

Had to get new waterpump, it is in the timing belt compartment, so also got a new timing belt.

Now flex pipes are leaking.

Check engine light comes on even when no problems can be detected.

VW service dept. always trying to sell you unneeded and expensive service/parts.  Like a $600 brake disc.

The actual engine and transmission seem to be functioning well.

I will not buy another VW nor will I recommend it.

so many problems can't even list them. spent way too much $$$ fixing this s*** car that deserted me several times on the road

Has good acceleration despite only having 1800cc.
Good to handle, very well-built, good-to-look-at.
Nice Tiptronic.  All in all, sorry to have to let go of it.

this car thinks its a race car. i haven't told it that its not, at least not yet, and if the only car thats beaten us so far is a mustang gt, i don't think she'll listen if i do. the stability control is fantastic, the cornering is unbelievable she gets 35mpg on the thruway @75 mph 50mpg @ 50 mph, very quick for a good sized sedan that will seat four adult males and not loose power like a normal 4 cylinder does. freezing cold ac, lava hot heater, 5 speed manual, 7lb fly wheel, stage 2 clutch, giant inter cooler, oil cooler, automatic windows, UP AND DOWN (for the front), keyless entry (you can open and close all four windows by turning the key in the door). and so much other cool crap i can't think of at the moment... oh yeah i put on a kit and some angels... ye-ah!!