Well thanks for all the great idea's and info, but what it really came down to was how much a dealer was willing to move and what my INS co said. I'm not sure what it is, but VW/Audis are FUCKING expensive to insure, so I was quoting around for a 1.8t and it was going to raise a few hundred per year (It's already 3600/year..2 speeding tickets, nothing else)
Then I got a quote on a GTP, which is league's faster than my 00 Jetta I was driving, and you know what? It went donw $900/year! FUCK YEAH! Then not to mention that not many dealers had a 5spd, 1.8t passat w/out a ton of miles nor an A4 in my price range.
So I bought this 01 GTP w/ 51k on it, traded my car in and actually came out with a few denero's in my pocket! Nothing beats getting a NEWER, FASTER, BIGGER car for less, meanwhile saving $900/year on INS.
So even if I need to do a few more maintence items or whatnot, it's all good.
I'm just worried about my tranny, but I want more boost, and ASAP.
Sure the interior is that great, but I love the exterior looks and it rides smooth, quiet, and room galore for what I need.
2 biggest complaints...rear seat doesnt completly fold down, and the tires just melt when I punch it. graemlins/grin2.gif
Hope to see you guys out there this summer!