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Used 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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3.75 out of 5 stars

Re Knock Sensor issue

lawr9349, 02/18/2009
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have driven 10,000 kms since Sep 2008 and I generally find my Rabbit fun to drive. On 4 separate occasions though I have had the experience of putting my foot on the accelerator and got ZERO response. Fortunately, to date, this has only occurred from idle (ie car was stationary). Having read your review I will take it to the dealership again and ask them to check the Knock Sensor. Thanks

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Thunderbunny 09

Paul, 11/10/2008
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S PZEV 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My White little Rabbit dominates the small car genre easily in Sport. Test driving other small American and Japanese cars felt like a waste of time after riding in VW's 09 Rabbit. The Focus is hard to focus on after you are behind the wheel of a fully powered Rabbit.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I love my bunny!

Muddy Shores, 02/04/2009
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The best way to describe the Rabbit is: solid. The steering and braking are nicely weighted; the doors and hatch make a nice "thunk" when closed; acceleration is smooth and strong. Spacious for a compact car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Almost perfect

Schwe1nhund, 11/18/2008
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Excellent car that handles extremely well on the road. Negotiates curves like a charm. I got this after wrecking my 07 Mazda 3 (through no fault of my own). The Mazda was a good car, but this one blows it out of the water. The Rabbit offers a smoother ride, a tighter turn radius, and generally a better grip on the road. Also, the Mazda is more expensive if you add all the features that is standard in the Rabbit. Its worth mentioning that because of this car's higher safety rating, my insurance went down significantly. From the outside, the car looks simple, but in my opinion that simplicity gives it a more distinguished look. The laser welded body is a big plus.

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5 out of 5 stars

IML8 IML8 2009

Pat, 11/24/2008
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit S 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I traded in a 2001 Outback and was afraid the Rabbit would feel so much smaller-- it's not at all. The mpg is better than the Outback, even with 1 more cylinder. I was expecting entry level features and was surprised by the thought that was put into the design. I drive out to the mountains a lot and am pleasantly surprised at how my bunny scampers up a steep grade. I had a Rabbit diesel in the 80s and am so glad I thought to try a Rabbit again. I couldn't be more pleased.

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