[PhillyTDI]

A good review of the TDI:

http://www.autospies.com/news/REVIEW-Are-Volkswagen-s-Golf-GTI-AND-TDI-The-Best-For-25k-52887/

 

[Superbass]

The owner got rid of his Touareg....VW better step up their reliability game if they want to expand.

I wouldn't mind getting a Miata for that price. I think the Subaru WRX is about $25k too.

 

[greenflash]

It's hard to say because there are a lot of good used cars for under $25k. The Accord and Camry are about that range and people buy them for a reason. I would be that most cars sold in the US, in general, are under $30k. $10-15k seems to be the sweet spot for slightly used cars.

 

[sportriderseattle]

I wouldn't mind getting a Miata for that price. I think the Subaru WRX is about $25k too.

Ewww. (in my opinion) both Miata and Subaru don't have she same build quality as the VW. For that matter I don't think anything compares for under $30K on build quality, fit and feel.

I love my Golf!

 

[glennmax]

JD Power rating.
http://www.jdpower.com/autos/Volkswagen/GTI/2010/Hatchback/ratings