 The car achieves outstanding mileage with the TDI engine with enormous low end torque.  However it is a maintenance nightmare.  The Satellite radio failed at 18 months along with the aux port.  The TDI engine intercooler had a design fault resulting in bent valve and engine freeze up.  Volkswagen replaced the engine under warranty.    All four struts, shocks and wheel bearings have failed in the last 24 months.  Car is religiously  washed and waxed. The paint failed at 70 months on all four wheel wells and the rocker panels with large chunks of paint blistering and peeling off. Volkswagen has only agreed to pay 20% of the repair cost. I buy the best tires rated for ride and noise.  Despite that the car rides rough and there is so much wind and road noise that I wear ear plugs during my commute and I will not drive it on long drives.