[fsstnotch]

Ya, I was pretty surprised by the acceleration. It's got 236ft-lbs tq and it will spin the tires off the line if you try.

You will love the wagon. I know a few people on the TDi forums that switched from the smaller economy cars and they were amazed to find themselves getting better mpg than thier old cars and have WAY more space.

This Small engine turbo diesel is a good answer right now.... imagine a hybrid in the future!