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Originally Posted by nostatic View Post
I'm at 3K+ miles and still love the JSW. Fits all my stuff (significantly more than a Prius will carry, or my old WRX or GTI) and I'm getting typically mid 30s mpg in combined driving. Perhaps more importantly, I find it to be a great driving environment. Just better design/fit/finish than the Japanese car equivalents. VW/Audi just makes a better interior to my eye and butt. Ymmv.
I just went over 3k too and have been averaging 38 mpg in 70% city driving (surface streets). I pussyfoot it. You are correct on the interior. The seats for example are outstanding. I had my selection down to a 2011 Mazda3 hatch w/ 6 speed and the 2011 TDI Golf w/ 6 speed. The golf wins hands down in fit and finish. The styling sure is a little more timeless too.

I tried to find a used TDI and ended up buying new because it wasn't that much more.

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