Well as much as i hate hondas but compaired to VW repair/maintence(SP) costs are much higher on a VW. the honda K20 is a very well developed engine and has been around long enough for a nice list of mods you can do to em.
Save your money do not buy the VW...............get the honda and get a nice colored one too.
I havent even seen one on the streets yet so that would be a nice sight to be seen.
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