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Kest , 12/03/2020
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This 2.5 engine combines with a 5 spd manual shift, and sports car like handling... so often you don’t feel like you’re driving a hatchback family car.
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Rabbit Driver, 10/16/2009
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th VW, and I have to say I'm quite impressed with this generation, especially the 2008-2009 with the 170hp engine. The Rabbit offers a GREAT value when compared to it's competitors. Where else do you get 170hp, a slick interior, climate control, power everything, alarm, etc, starting at $16K!? The answer is nowhere. It's no wonder the Rabbit, and it's high performance brother the GTI win nearly every compact car comparison. People who complain about the gas mileage are comparing it to 4 cyl cars making 100-130hp and very little torque. This is a 5 cyl making 170 hp and 177 ft/lbs. The MPG is really on par with it's power output and price range.
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gtv6, 08/30/2009
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been perfect through 36000 miles following up on the near perfection of our previous 04 jetta wagon over 93000 miles. It is a surprisingly competent, long-legged tourer.
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NMW, 10/07/2009
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
4 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have a 2008 rabbit and it only has 11000 miles, in one year i have taken my car to the dealer 5 times and each time for a different cause. This has been the most disappointing buying experience in my life, I have tried to lemon my car and the dealer has been very unhelpfull, I also had a factory person come to see my car and they just keep on making excuses.
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Chris, 10/24/2008
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
First, I didn't give any "10's" because something has to be literally perfect. That said, for the money, a great car. It's broken in and the last 3 fill ups have been right around the 30 mpg combined mark. I drive very conservatively and about 60/40 hwy/cty. 5 spd manual allows low rpm shifting as well. 5th gear could be taller for the highway, or a 6th gear would help out too. Car comes standard with a good number of things like remote entry. Fun to drive and well made. I'm coming from a 2006 C-Class MB, so I had high expectations. Seems to have met them so far.