I'm over 40k now, and I can say this is the best car I've ever owned. Fun to drive, reliable, and just a great looking car. And very comfortable for long trips. I have read the negatives like bad fuel pumps, carbon build-up, and tires being either short-lived or cupping. I take my car only to VW for service. I think this is important. Every car has its quirks...Saab for instance. Mine has some turbo lag. Life is too short to drive a car that doesn't excite, so I plan to have mine for many years. If you are on the fence, find a certified used CC with service records. or take the plunge and buy a new one. I considered Mercedes and BMW, but the price was just too high with the features the CC comes with. Now I am speaking only of the 2.0T.

Just my experience.