As a mechanic, VW is ok to operate, until it malfunctions. As with any foreign car, you'll be paying out the wazoo for routine maintenence. (Tune-up, brakes, exhaust, suspension) Due to the fact that it's parts are manufactured overseas and not very many aftermarket companies are able to duplicate them.

Just my two cents.

Anyways, 21 been playing for about 3 years. My brother got me interested in music, he's been playing drums for about 17 years and I was always following him around wanting him to teach me this and that. Got my first guitar at 18 and haven't looked back since.

If any of you would like to hear my brother's band and hear what he can do on the ole kit, let me know, I'll post a link. Their band is good, original, the singer just sucks. :( Just my opinion.

:)