Never Buy a Volkswagen

We've got a 2003 VW Jetta 1.8T. This thing is a pile of Garbage! It's had non-stop problems since Darci first bought it. And what really surprises me is that it was brand new when she bought it, and it's the top of the line model. I could understand some of the problems if it had been used, and/or was the base model. So WTF!? Here are just some of the problems: faulty ignition coils (twice), pierced oil pan (caused my the numb-nutts tow truck driver), $150 a piece low profile tires that are defect prone and pop constantly, constant failing sensors (temp, O2, etc), faulty traction control chip, faulty in dash wiring causing the hazard relay to freak out, factory defect power window mechanism, remote trunk release button failure, driver side heated seat failure, faulty arm rest storage lid hinge, and ?? There is so much more that I can't think of at the moment. We are just about ready to drive this piece of crap off a cliff soon. On the bright side, VW customer service is great and they really took care of us each time it was in the shop under warranty work. However they are likely so good in this area, to make up for the fact that your car will be in their care 25% of the time.