One of the main criticisms I saw of VWs is the high rate of mechanical failures, so I considering getting it just to be safe. I'm really hoping I wont encounter too much of that with it being a new car, but we know how these companies are nowadays.

The tip about Euro mechanic is good advice, but I don't know how much luck I would have finding one being here in Appalachia, but I'll definitely keep an eye out.