 My first car was a 1957 Beetle and when fuel prices began to rise, I sold my Honda Passport and purchased my 2005 Beetle.  I love it, we live in a mountainous region and with four adults in the car, all I have to do is switch my Tiptronic transmission from auto to manual, shift into 5th and I scoot right up the mountains without skipping a beat.  It hugs the road and is so much fun to drive, I feel like a teenager again!  My 74 year old Father loves to drive it as well and is looking at getting one for my Mom!  We are considering another one for my husband, so I can keep him out of mine :)  He was surprised at the pep when he drove it for the first time. 