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3.63 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Really Fun Car

Elvis51178, 06/17/2009
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love driving this car, It's really quiet, smooth and pretty quick. Plus this car handles really well. Best of all is the gas mileage. I get about 26mpg all city traffic, and about 29-30 with mixed city/highway driving. The sticker estimated mpg is way low at 21/28.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

HOT Hare !!!

mf, 07/24/2009
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Quick, even at a 6500ft Colorado altitude. Precise handling. Precise- shifting 5-speed gearbox. Typical excellent German craftsmanship -- inside and outside -- with obvious attention to detail. Roomy. Lots of features that are "package upgrages" on other brands. Airbags everywhere, traction/stability management, and other safety features. Good MPGs for the HP/torque. On top of all that, driving-thrill-for-the-investment can't be beaten.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it! So cute!

u2dan, 10/12/2010
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am over 6 feet 1 inches tall. Everyone laughed because I am so big in a small car, but there is a ton of room. I sat in the back seat and could easily move around and had leg room! The car is super fun to drive on the highway and great for weaving in and out of traffic. The ride is so smooth and SO quiet, i couldn't believe it. The pick up is great too, very powerful little car. I feel like I am driving around in a nightclub when I got some good music going on.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

hope its not a lemon

vin, 04/11/2009
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Just purchased brand new rabbit 2009 5 min after leaving dealership check engine light goes on when trying to merge on the highway car lost power pressing gas & car actually slowing down lasted almost a minute not long but very scary just the same. Drove it back to dealership they gave a rented car while they diagnose the problem not a good start especially since its brand new I'm hoping this is the first and last problem..

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