It's amazing how "undiesely" new diesel engines can be. Some of the new direct injected rigs don't even need a glow like our older Mercedes, just hop in at 25*f and crank it up like a gasser, all while getting 50mpg; very impressive. It's a shame the EPA has a lot of auto maker's nuts in a juicer, I'd sure love to get my hands on a new Hilux diesel with a manual trans and four full doors, or an Outback diesel, but I never see those coming to fruition. Makes me want to gut the cat in my 95 E300d just out of pure spite.

Glad you're enjoying your new rig, VW makes a nice little diesel that holds up to the test of time very well.