VWs are expensive to repair and everyone that I know that has one has a ton of problems with it.

What about a 240SX?

If you want to find a good resource for the MX-6 go to www.probetalk.com (Ford Probe/MX-6 same car).

I'd avoid both the Neon and the Cavilear.

Although, I guess it depends on how much you want to spend.