I never have had any electrical probs outta my two Jetta 4s.
If you are considering an S4, drive one, that'll make the decision easier...you want it badly then. Bye bye Maximas!
the repairs on VWs arent that bad really...audis too. Just stay away from the dealers. My 03 Chevy work van was FAR more expensive to maintain than ANY imported car I've had.