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4.75 out of 5 stars

What a fun car to drive!

Harry Lauer, 07/16/2008
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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I've had my Rabbit for a little over a month now and the car has been a joy to own. Nice switch from my 2003 gmc 2500 (which i have to have for work as I am a mason contractor). Lots of bang for the buck and the quality is amazing. Much nicer than any of the "other" small cars in that price range.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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blas, 09/28/2007
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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The VW Rabbit is a fun little car. For the price that you pay and the options you get, it is amazing. The downside I found is that the manual gets fewer MPG then the automatic (must be because they want you to spend the extra $1075 for the auto) but the manual is a lot more fun. The ride is very bumpy but I have come to expect that from smaller cars. Other then that I highly recommend to any one this car. The price is right and the options (for base models) beat out any other car of the same size.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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Knight, 06/04/2008
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
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I owned just over a week now and love driving my Rabbit everywhere. I drove a variety of cars before I bought this one and I am very happy. I have a wide back and the seats fit excellent for that. The power decline is great, and love the sunroof. Also came with heated seats and windshield washer nozzles which will be great for Minnesota winters. Traction control for 2008 is an option and I read 2009 will be a standard in all VW's. The manual transmission will not be available for 4 door next year. I am very happy with my new car and will drive it for many years. Thank you.

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5 out of 5 stars

Ten Ten Ten Ten Ten.

irobert1989, 06/14/2008
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEV 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I have had this cutie for a week and compared to every car I test drove in its price range you get the most bang for your buck on this one. with heated front seats, ABS, and traction control as standard equipment the rabbit comes out head of its class every time.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

2008 Black Rabbit

Brian, 02/20/2009
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
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I bought this 08 Rabbit in June and now 8 months later have no performance or build quality complains. Broke it in easy for 1500 mi. My son is the primary driver who uses it to commute back and forth to college and to work. We've taken it on 600+ miles trips to NJ and Pittsburgh and mpg has been excellent at 31 highway. The only recurring issue has been the crummy head unit for the stereo. Twice the cd player has failed. Dealer overnighted a replacement the first time, and I expect same replacement this time, but really why the cheapo stereo? I've thrown Walmart stereo/cd players into vehicles that have lasted for years with no issue. No other problems with this West Virginia Bunny.

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