For one, there's too much understeer in the all-wheel-drive Golf R's handling repertoire, and we also disliked that the six-speed manual version's clutch engagement point was difficult to locate. But ...

Q–The clutch pedal on my 3-liter, V-6 1993 Ford Aerostar makes a squeaking sound when depressed or released. There is no gear slippage or other sign the clutch is going. The dealer tells me with ...