golfs are ok.. but they are really over priced..
if you had a lot of money to spend, and wanted a vw, i would suggest a gti http://www.vw.com/gti/index.html
Hmmm I hope they are built better than the Jettas.. My brother has one that is a couple of years old and has had problems with it.... noises, window falling out of its track...etc..
Volkswagons are quite reliable, though parts are somewhat pricey. However, even US car parts are becoming ridiculous as compared to just a few years ago.
I have owned Audi and several people I know have owned VWs and Porsches. Only major complaint I ever heard from them about the various VW car brands is poor customer service, but otherwise great buys.