Let's hope for the
GTD to come out in 2015 or at some point during our lifetime ... maybe we will then find a suitable replacement to our MKIVs...
Meantime I am seriously considering the all EV
Nissan Leaf... for my commute.. Nissan dropped the price another few thousands & there is a huge fed and state rebate... (+-$7,500) they now offer a 3 year lease all in for $199/month $0 down... I am considering this strictly for my commute back and forth to work.. .I have about 25 Miles to/from work on a congested freeway. It can take up to 60 minutes + to do this distance in rush traffic. With the leaf, it would cost me a whole $5/ week in power to charge this at home or charge it for free at my work next year.... the main selling point for me is that I will be able to drive the HOV lane with just one driver (me)... That would cut my commute time to about 20 minutes.... That is HUGE in the Bay Area .. + it will cost me less in lease payment per month what than I currently pay for fuel per month... What is not to like?
I can get over sitting in a compact non-sporty car.... Maybe not let any of my TDI buddies see me driving one ...