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#74 of 83 Re: First Batch Are GERMAN MADE [gogogodzilla] by cjdecker

Jul 01, 2006 (7:00 am)

Replying to: gogogodzilla (Jun 30, 2006 9:05 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 (7:53 pm)

Replying to: cjdecker (Jun 21, 2006 8:12 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!

#76 of 83 Leg room/tall people by dave18873

Jul 02, 2006 (8:49 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?

#77 of 83 Re: .... [frogger3] Regional Fees by jpmccormac

Jul 02, 2006 (9:10 am)

Replying to: frogger3 (Jul 01, 2006 7:53 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 (10:52 am)

Replying to: dave18873 (Jul 02, 2006 8:49 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 (7:23 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 (7:53 pm)

Replying to: dave18873 (Jul 02, 2006 8:49 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.

#81 of 83 Re: Leg room/tall people [drdoomes] by jpmccormac

Jul 04, 2006 (9:40 am)

Replying to: drdoomes (Jul 03, 2006 7:53 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.

#82 of 83 Re: Leg room/tall people [jpmccormac] by gogogodzilla

Jul 04, 2006 (4:55 pm)

Replying to: jpmccormac (Jul 04, 2006 9:40 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 (7:03 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+

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