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Fun to Drive, not your Grandma's Corolla
dean-l, 10/04/2008
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I wanted a small sedan. One test drive of Civic and Corolla and they were out. Those sheep need to look around a little. Mazda3 is a good car and better value, but this one just "felt" like it was built better. I picked the Rabbit over the Jetta because of the chrome on the front and the fake leather seats, I just couldn't do it. The real stuff is better, why bother? Also Rabbits are unusual around here. I've enjoyed the car so far. It really IS fun to drive. Plenty of power. NO exterior "loud & obnoxious" things about it. A real knock out in red. I can't believe this car is not more popular.
Run Rabbit, run!
Two5, 06/28/2009
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Car has seen all types of driving and has fared extremely well. The engine in the car is well suited to most driving situations and the abundance of power and torque plus an engine that enjoys revving provides an acceleration not found in competitors, the five speed manual has short throws and positive feel with good clutch feedback. Suspension is based on the sportier GTI, giving the Rabbit surefooted dynamics while providing a comfortable ride even over harsh roads, the standard ESP provides an added safety net. No problems while owning the vehicle, and fuel economy has averaged approximately 28 miles per gallon, while full tanks on the freeway can net up to 33 miles per gallon.
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147k mi & counting
Actually drive the vehicle, 03/11/2017
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Don't know why folks knock VW's reliability, etc....thankfully, cars are not cell phones (yet). Bought my car new with a 5-speed manual in 2009 & have no problems. Handles like it's on rails. Ergonomics are excellent. Don't need to look away from the road to change the heat or radio. First month of ownership (I still remember) didn't take the same way home from work twice on the back roads. Very practical for use on the road or light use on the track. Had 2 engine knock sensors problems & remedied under warranty. Have changed oil, rear brakes (once) & tune ups, otherwise no issues or rust. Also own a newer Golf Sportwagen with 6-speed manual & very much enjoy that too. Still don't know why people buy SUV's. The '09 is not our first VW & the '15 will not be our last.
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Still going at 188,000
Chris Lindsey, 01/31/2022
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car since the Fall of 2008, have done all the normal maintenance plus a new AC, vacuum pump, shocks. It has sat outside the entire time, the paint is holding up great but is finally showing some signs of age. Still has the original clutch, I have changed the oil and filter every 5K, always serviced at a VW dealer which may have helped. My goal is to get it to 300K.
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Re Knock Sensor issue
derblederb, 03/31/2009
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a little hatchback. I picked the Rabbit over the Mazda 3 and Imprezza because it was more fun driving, cost less, and is supposed to get a little better mileage. It also got great CR ratings. I've had four people in it a few times and there seems to be enough room. The car reminds me of the civic hatchbacks from the early 90s.