From what I've read the early 2000's Golf and Jetta 5 spd get great MPG's considering they are 'newer' models.
Best bang for the buck is any mod I have done so far....I have no regrets. If I bought a TDI car again it still would have been the Passat (though there is no 06 Passat TDI and will be no 07 TDI's in the US due to emissions)considering its size and PD 130 motor that comes in it even if it 'only' gets 40 MPG at 80 MPH. The next generation TDI's will be common rail which will be fun if the 6 psd automatic can stay behind it under big power.
In 51K the only time my car has been to the dealer was for an issue I caused and they warranted it.
I'm about to put that crazy ECM on now and send the turbo toward Bowling Green by itself.:aiwebs_029: