I have a 2005 mk5 Jetta 1.9 brm 5 speed. I had to put a little love into it but Its great and I will drive it until I don't want to anymore. 45+ mpg. cheap and easy upgrades. Turbos, tunes, cams, just a good time.
Bought it at 235k and put a larger turbo, deleted egr, cam, stage 2 clutch, stg...