You sure you were test driving a mkv?
If so you're the only one with that opinion. I'd agree if you were talking about a mk4.
FWD not that bad, sure I wish I had a rwd BMW
Overpriced? 21-23k not bad. Id take a GTI all day over a new civic, focus, or mazda.
Power? 200hp 200 ft/lbs with 30+MPG sounds good to me. 500$ chip gets you 250whp 300ft lbs and better gas mileage. Cant beat that.
Weight: Sure its a lil heavy 3100 lbs but the best interior by football lengths compared to other cars in its class, and zero interior noise from outside variables. I dont mind the extra 300 pounds.