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Great, Sensible Car
Steve, 02/11/2009
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have long wanted a VW and finally purchased a slightly used 2008 model this year. I wanted a GTI, but it was out of my price range. I've test driven both and can say that the 5 cylinder Rabbit has enough power for most drivers and pretty much all driving situations. The suspension isn't as sporty (read: body lean) in the corners, but overall very fun to drive. Interior isn't as unique/special as the GTI's but still full of features and very comfortable. Great car with great fuel economy. I get 28mpg with approx 80% highway driving.
Love my rabbit
DBLASVEGAS, 08/28/2008
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The first thing you need to understand about this car is. It's not the most fuel efficient hatchback out there. However it is fun fun fun to drive. If you're like me and performance is important to you, for the price you can't beat it. Drove the Civic lx, ex and Nissan Sentra. Boring by comparison. Nice cars but no power. Suspension is a little soft for me (it rides well though) but what do you want for 16,800 dollars? I have alloy wheels and iPod adapter built in the armrest (with rear seat air vents) trip computer 10 speaker stereo. The 4 door jumps in price to around 20,000 dollars. The Honda dealership wanted around 20,000 out the door for an lx Civic coupe. Rabbit was 18.
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Unlimited Smiles per Mile
davepete, 08/22/2008
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Rabbit now for a little over a month. Each and every day I look forward to the commute to work because the Rabbit is so much fun to drive. No problem merging onto the highway, or passing slower traffic. The ride is firm but smooth, and engine response is immediate. I test drove the Scion tC, Mazda-3, Toyota Matrix, Ford Focus, Subaru Impreza, and Chevy Cobalt. None of them could touch the Rabbit in terms of overall feel, and build quality. If you're looking for an inexpensive "fun" car, don't pass up test driving the Rabbit.
Nothing but Problems
gobills, 08/27/2008
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
It started out being a nice car, but since then it has been nothing but headaches. It seems like one thing after another something goes wrong. 1st off the power windows quit working, and now the check engine light keeps coming on and VW doesn't no how to fix it. All in all this is my 1st VW and it will be my last.
Best purchase
Christina, 08/18/2010
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third car and by far my favorite. I enjoy everything about this car. You can still fit 5 adults in the car even though from the outside wouldn't think so. I haven't had any issues with the car at all. I take it to the dealership and Im treated like a princess every time I go there for whatever reason it is. Volkswagen overall has impressed with me with their product and service.