>I was so excited about the prospect of buying a brand new 2006 VW Passat. Well that ended when the dealer said the 2006 model will START at little above $29,000.00 and there won't be much room for price negotiation.
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>I guess I'll have to wait for the GTI/Golf to come out later this fall. It better not be over $25,000.00.
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>Is there any COOL car for less then $25,000.00 anymore?

Yep, a VW Beetle. Got mine this past spring for $18,000 + TTL.