I understand and agree with your points. I’ve decided that from here on out, it’s hatchback/wagon for me. No more trunks. I want to pile in myself, wife and son along with whatever cargo I need to take without too much hassle…not going to happen in my Jetta. I can’t drive comfortably with anyone behind me and the passenger side isn’t much better. I place my son’s car seat in the middle and his feet are just about on my shoulder. Another six months and he’ll be kicking me in the face. Any additional passengers have to ride in the trunk.
I’ve had nothing but, Japanese cars till I got the Jetta. I have to say, I like the German cars. The Japanese cars don’t really have any soul or character anymore. The Honda golden years are gone.
I had considered a Allroad/A6 till did some research on the 2.7L TT. Can you say ticking time bomb?!?!? That engine bay screams money pit. Just about anything that needs to be done, the engine has to come out of the car. I won’t even mention the air suspension and electronics.
I would never drive the thing because I didn’t want it to break. Oh, the anxiety…lol
