I read on here the new ones the engine bay is now only in a gray primer matt type finish.
Bad move really, Mercedes tried saving money by not painting certain areas and look what happened with the rust issues.
+1 The Mercedes next door is a mess. Wonder if this will happen to the MK6?
A good friend of mine had a C class that at 2 years old needed both front wings, a crossmember and bootlid.
He got lucky in seeing the old wings when they were removed, most of the back was just primered metal, yes they saved money on painting costs but that was soon eaten up in warranty.
Dad has just got a 09 plate Ford (sorry to use the word) and that is fully painted from what I can see including under the bonnet, if Ford can manage it makes you wonder why VW don't, considering the cost of the car new and the market it is aimed at.