I had the 05 with the 5 cyl. and 5 spd. I was so surprised (I didn't check the rating before buying) that it only got 26 mpg on the highway. When the smog pump died, so did my enthusiasm for the car. Daytime driving lights would burn out every 25,000 miles. My dad had the 1.8t and the timing belt let loose. Those engines have the valves that will come in contact with the pistons when the belt goes and ruin the whole thing. I then had more fun with a 85 golf cabriolet. I'll never get another beetle.