 I just purchased my new Beetle in September and have not had a single complaint about this car since.  Compared to my mustang especially, it has great handling on the highway and in the rain.  The gas efficencey is wonderful and the pickup is surprisingly fast. The stereo sounds great and it is a very quiet convertible. The ac and heat work great and the heated seats are amazing. I was very weary of purchasing a convertible but I'm very happy I did and I have absolutley no regrets!  I'm very happy I ended up with such a fun, amazing, reliable. and stylish (salsa red w/ black int and top) car!