VW Jetta - Yay or Nay?

During the past two weeks I've been looking for a new vehicle. So far it looks like VW's Jetta. Today I test drove a 2001 VW Jetta GLS (black). Things I like ... leather interior, pwr wdws, pwr locks, sun roof, tinted windows and heated seats. Things I disliked ... no cd player (a big thumbs down), front wheel drive (prefer AWD) and its an automatic (prefer manual).

The dealer listed the price @ $14k b4 taxes and fees. After a couple of hours of negotiating, I got them down to $12,600 OTD including taxes and fees. I told them $12k even is my number. They couldn't do it ... so I left. If you got anything to say bout Jettas ... good, bad, negotiating strategies ... feel free to comment.