This is very much a CAR. No muss, no fuss - just a person mover that will never let you down. 2.0 litre engine is bulletproof and gets great fuel economy. Original transmission was a piece of junk - this car has only 17,000 kms on a BRAND NEW out of a sealed crate audi/vw transmission...will go for another 160k on this tranny without fail. I am starting to notice rust building up mostly around the wheel wells but, aside from some regular road wear and tear the body is holding up quite nicely for an older car.
My favorite thing about this vehicle would have to be the sightlines - very easy to see 360 degrees around the vehicle with no bulky frame plastic in your line of sight. It drives like a go-kart and fits everywhere easily yet has astonishing large storage capacity...love these little cars!