Bought my GTI 2 door 6 speed manual 5 weeks ago, and have 2500 miles on the clock already. I love this car. My wife and I have owned VW's on and off for years, starting with air cooled Beetles. We also have a 2001 Beetle coupe and a 2007 Beetle Convertible.
I've had a BMW, a Mercedes, and an Audi. Keep coming back to VW. Guess that says it all!