ive even considered the VW GTI VR6.. ah i just dunno right now..
Get the 1.8T.
2002 = 180 hp
2000-2001 = 150hp.
Chip it for about $499 from APR or go through me and you have about major gains. My 2001 1.8T jetta I chipped and went from 150 to about 195. If you go the vw route.