My older brother own a really nice 2.8 Golf VR6. I personally think they are really nice motors for everyday driving and produce ooodles of low down torque making them really effortless to drive. Handling isn't too bad as long as you don't go crazy lol. They are a totally different car to RS Turbos and cosworths etc. They are comfortable, quiet, practical and effortless to drive. The engine in standard for isn't really designed for all out performance but can be with the right mods and then its an animal.