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#74 of 83 Re: First Batch Are GERMAN MADE [gogogodzilla] by cjdecker Jul 01, 2006 (6:00 am)
Replying to: gogogodzilla (Jun 30, 2006 8:05 pm) is it a rabbit? I thought it was demon... looks like one to me. hee hee
#75 of 83 Re: .... [cjdecker] by frogger3 Jul 01, 2006 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: cjdecker (Jun 21, 2006 7:12 pm) Hi, I too am in the process of buying a new rabbit. But one thing has me spooked. The dealership I'm looking at is asking for something called "regional speeds" which sets me back an additional $367. Did you or anyone else who has recently purchased or are in the process of purchasing a rabbit encounter these "regional fees." I'm just worried that I might be getting scammed. And wow, $19,600 for a rabbit with ESP, 6-disc CD changer, 16" alloy wheels, and auto is a fantastic deal. Congrats! Replies to this message: jpmccormac (Jul 02, 2006 8:10 am)
#76 of 83 Leg room/tall people by dave18873 Jul 02, 2006 (7:49 am)
For the male looking to buy a rabbit, I notice they don't have tilt steering but would someone 6'2 have enough leg room? Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Jul 02, 2006 9:52 am) drdoomes (Jul 03, 2006 6:53 pm) jpmccormac (Jul 04, 2006 8:40 am) gogogodzilla (Jul 04, 2006 3:55 pm)
#77 of 83 Re: .... [frogger3] Regional Fees by jpmccormac Jul 02, 2006 (8:10 am)
Replying to: frogger3 (Jul 01, 2006 6:53 pm) Huh? Sounds like a scam to me. Did you ask them what specifically the fees represent? Sounds like the old "advertising fees" scam. Just take a pen and draw a line through that item and subtract it from the total. If they balk, go to another dealer. Re: "Did you or anyone else who has recently purchased or are in the process of purchasing a rabbit encounter these "regional fees." I'm just worried that I might be getting scammed."
#78 of 83 Re: Leg room/tall people [dave18873] by jeffyscott Jul 02, 2006 (9:52 am)
Replying to: dave18873 (Jul 02, 2006 7:49 am) Actually they all have tilt/telescoping wheel. We have a Jetta, which is the same car inside. I am 5'11" not 6'2", but legs are long for my height and there is plenty of leg room to spare. If I put the seat all the way back, I am at least 3-4 inches too far away from the pedals.
#79 of 83 Negotiating w/ dealers by dave18873 Jul 02, 2006 (6:23 pm)
Like most auto dealers, i wonder if VW dealers allow hagggling on the destination and list price. I'm thinking that 19600 that is mentioned might be reduced to 18/18.5 if one paid cash. Just my .02
#80 of 83 Re: Leg room/tall people [dave18873] by drdoomes Jul 03, 2006 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: dave18873 (Jul 02, 2006 7:49 am) Dave, I just bought a 4Dr Rabbit for my daughter. I'm 6'-4", and I felt quite comfortable taking it out for a test drive. The interior is quite spacious for a car it's size. It drives and handles well, and comes with an amazing set of standard features for the price. We got a few of the available options and still came in around $20k. We also looked at the Mazda3 (looks like a boom box on wheels) and the Toyota Matrix (drives like a dog), and the Rabbit was the clear winner. Spacious, responsive, loaded with features like heated seats, pollen filter, electric mirrors, CD changer, extensive safety features,... and a standard 5 cyl, 2.5L engine with 150 hp. A pleasure to drive and a pretty good deal for the money. We'll just have to see if VW has managed to improve their quality record. Replies to this message: jpmccormac (Jul 04, 2006 8:40 am) gogogodzilla (Jul 04, 2006 3:55 pm)
#81 of 83 Re: Leg room/tall people [drdoomes] by jpmccormac Jul 04, 2006 (8:40 am)
Replying to: drdoomes (Jul 03, 2006 6:53 pm) RE: "We also looked at the Mazda3 (looks like a boom box on wheels)" LOL. My impression also. I drove a 3i and was underwhelmed. My '96 Golf GL A/T rides and handles just as nicely as the Mazda, though I'm sure it's a nice car, esp. if MPG is an issue. Guess I'll keep my Golf at least until the 2007 Rabbits show up (more features and paint colors on the 07 Rabbits). I just think VW needs to offer a competitor to the Versa and Fit - and the Rabbit isn't it for the average buyer who doesn't want to spend close to $20K for a four door w/ A/T that gets an estimated MPG of 22/30. Replies to this message: gogogodzilla (Jul 04, 2006 3:55 pm)
#82 of 83 Re: Leg room/tall people [jpmccormac] by gogogodzilla Jul 04, 2006 (3:55 pm)
Replying to: jpmccormac (Jul 04, 2006 8:40 am) Well... VW does have a competitor available in Europe. It's called the Polo
#83 of 83 Competing conversation! by kirstie_h HOST Jul 05, 2006 (6:03 am)
Looks like we've got competing conversation here, and that a discussion about the new Rabbit already exists. Let's close this one and everyone can continue lovin' on the Rabbit together here: Volkswagen Rabbit 2007+