[ken5050]

Some here may recall how the so-called "sudden acceleration" problem nearly destroyed Audi. ( It also let me buy a brand new Audi 5000S <5 speed stick> for $11K) an absolute steal..and one of the best cars I ever owned.

This is gonna be a gazillion times bigger..class action lawsuits will be launched in a flash...and you'll be able to pick up a 1-2 year old VW for a pittance..

[ThunderSleeps]

I'm with you. I've had a VW before - good car. I'd like to someday own an Audi. (with kids in college though...)

However, I'll be keeping a close eye on the market. If I can pick up a nice VW Passat or maybe an Audi A3/A4 cheap... I don't particularly care if they are "de-tuned" and considered under powered from their "emissions cavalier" forms. I don't tend to drive very aggressively anyway - not in an 8 year old clapped-out stock hatchback anyway. ;-/

[Red Badger]

and you'll be able to pick up a 1-2 year old VW for a pittance..

I don't think so. These cars are getting better mileage than they are supposed to, so they might actually go UP!.......................