I have become a little tired of maintaining my aging fleet, and now that the winter is here my diesel benz is not really enjoying it. I had starting problems, because of the cold, then glow plug problems and then the alternator or battery or both is gone. I went to a VW dealership today and needed a jump to get home. All this happened this week, like today and yesterday. Not wanting to mess with the Benz anymore and without the option of driving my MG I went ahead and leased a VW. Its an 07 Wolfsburg edition. They have all these ads right now for a lease at 199/month and I have to say its not far from that for a Wolfsburg with some more features than a value or base model.
It gets "leatherette" seats, heated seats and mirrors, 16" wheels with some decent tires (Continental) and a few more little perks in the interior, like a rear arm rest. It isn't the old turbo Wolfsburg edition, but it's pretty nice. I got it in white with a manual.
This is the 2.5, and it isn't exactly a powerhouse. Puts out 150 hp and around 162 lbs/ft. Gets around fine though and its fun to drive. I pick it up Wed. I'll post some pics even though its just a Jetta. I looked into leasing a GTi but it was WAY more $$$. I'm leasing instead of buying for tax reasons, and I have no intention of buying a car and keeping it beyond the warrantee anyway. I just look forward to sitting in it and driving it, I love the seats and the interior.