because right now, left over 2002's are going for more like 16,000...and there's no options available....all are loaded....plus, 1.9% financing on only the SI...plus, the interior reminds me of my Rabbit GTI....with the exception that the seats, while really agreesively bolstered, are made more for Fat Asses like me..... Patrick '87 Scirocco 16v '87 Cabriolet '84 Rabbit GTI