I have 2 TDIs 99 with 200,000 going strong EGR delete and a 06 both jettes love them and MB 2 but the VW does cost more to up keep than the benz , but i will never get rid of the jettas . Nobody will hate you just have fun, if you dont have fun live ant worth living. I have fun in all my cars. Thats what they were made for. I say YEA on your VW BUG , looks nice. Check out TDIRACING.COM for cool upgrades. They have a kit for EGR delete and many cool updates.More power to the vee bub.But i do love my 2 300D.