When I had one of these (1961 Bug w/sun roof), gas was $.34 a gallon ($.189 in a gas war) and I could move all my belongings in it with the rear seat folded down. It did get 30 mpg, but I can do that now in a far larger, better car.
No thanks, Volkswagen.
TDI direct injection diesel gets 40 MPG or better and can be had in some VW models.
And it is possible to peel out with a TDI.