It's not a 'Shitter', I only have it because it's less than half the price to insure than the E36!

But I have a '00 VW Golf 1.4 3-Door, Awfully slow though!
Very reliable, Yes I know there known for burning oil, But mine doesn't use a drop! (110k miles)
Besides a leaky oil switch, lambda sensor and dodgy emergency flasher button it's been faultless in the last year!

I'm getting 40ish mpg.

I actually really dislike VW/Audi BTW, But can't fault the Golf in the 1+ years I'v had it.