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#29 of 832 2007 VW Rabbit Availability update by berlin58

May 12, 2006 (4:42 am)

According to VW of North Scottsdale, they will have
six Rabbits delivered to their dealership on May 29th. There will be six of them, 2 two doors and 4 four doors, with 2 being 5 speeds and the remaining 4 automatics. Also
for anyone questioning the potential reliability factor of the Rabbit, these are rolling off the Wolfsburg assembly line, they are not Hecho en Mexico. I am looking forward to
their arrival and having an opportunity to test drive one.
Good luck to everyone who is interested in the Rabbit.

#30 of 832 Re: 2007 VW Rabbit Availability update [berlin58] by jpmccormac

May 12, 2006 (6:05 am)

Replying to: berlin58 (May 12, 2006 4:42 am)
A VW salesman told me that the Rabbit is SMALLER than the Golf MK V. I don't think this is correct, is it? I thought the Rabbit was merely a Golf V w/ a different badge and options. Anyone?

#31 of 832 Re: 2007 VW Rabbit Availability update [berlin58] by moparbad

May 12, 2006 (8:08 am)

Replying to: berlin58 (May 12, 2006 4:42 am)
Also, for anyone questioning the potential reliability factor of the Rabbit, these are rolling off the Wolfsburg assembly line, they are not Hecho en Mexico.
 
That is not good. Puebla VW Manufacturing has higher quality than the Wolfsburg plant. It is too bad the Rabbit is not being made in Puebla. The last generation Golf was made in Curitaba Brazil which had more defects per vehicle than Wolfsburg.
Was hoping that the Rabbit would be made in Puebla on the new Jetta line that supplys Jetta for North America and Europe.

#32 of 832 Re: 2007 VW Rabbit Availability update [jpmccormac] by moparbad

May 12, 2006 (8:13 am)

Replying to: jpmccormac (May 12, 2006 6:05 am)
2007 Rabbit=Golf MkV
 
No difference other than bumpers, lights, and equipment levels specific to North America. It is the same as the German Golf.

#34 of 832 Re: Rabbit Pricing and Colors [gogirlgo] by what2choose

May 13, 2006 (1:46 pm)

...just so people don't have to link...
 
(FROM VWVORTEX)
2007 Colors:
 
Rabbit (same for 2 and 4 door):
 
Black Unit
Reflex Silver
United Gray (SOP 30 / 2006)
Sage Green
Shadow Blue
Candy White
Tornado Red
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Rabbit
 
2 Door
2.5L 150 HP 5-speed manual $ 14,990
2.5L 150 HP 6-speed automatic TBD
 
4 Door
2.5L 150 HP 5-speed manual $ 16,990
2.5L 150 HP 6-speed automatic $ 18,065
 
Destination Charge $ 630
 
FACTORY OPTIONS
 
2 Door
 
Tire Pressure Monitoring System $ 150
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) $ 450
16" 'Magny Cours' Alloy Wheel Package (with 205/55 R16 all season tires) $ 400
 
4 Door
 
Power Sunroof with console and sunglasses holder $ 1,000
Rear Side Impact Airbags $ 350
Sirius Satellite Radio Service $ 375
Tire Pressure Monitoring System $ 150
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) $ 450
16" 'Magny Cours' Alloy Wheel Package (with 205/55 R16 all season tires) $ 400

#35 of 832 Question about the 6-speeed Rabbit's auto tranny... by billp8

May 15, 2006 (8:52 am)

...I seem to recall hearing/reading that it would be Japanese (Aisin, I believe). Can anyone confirm or deny?

#36 of 832 Re: Rabbit Pricing and Colors [what2choose] by micweb

May 15, 2006 (5:05 pm)

Replying to: what2choose (May 13, 2006 1:46 pm)
That's a big differential between the 2 door and 4 door. My dealer told me that the last generation difference had dwindled to a few hundred dollars. Equipment levels should be similar.

#37 of 832 Re: Rabbit Pricing and Colors [micweb] by allhorizon

May 16, 2006 (12:52 am)

Replying to: micweb (May 15, 2006 5:05 pm)
That's why you have to take things posted on the intarweb with a big grain of salt.
 
My guess is, anything beyond $350-$500 is a different configuration (e.g., ESP, alloys, and sun roof included).

#38 of 832 VW rabbit questions... by fenway68

May 16, 2006 (5:21 am)

I am looking to downsize my SUV, and love the new golf/rabbit as projected.
 
I am looking for folks with experience with golf's/rabbit and family and travel..
 
My wife is not convinced that we will NOT enjoy travelling with this vehicle with our 3 month old ("it'll be cramped') We are not making our family any bigger than the three of us, but I want to sacrifce my SUV for fuel econ and the environment and i really like the prospect of this car (former '91 8vGTI owner here)
 
i need help convincing her that this will be the way to go...
 
Also snow experience will be helpfull as well..
 
fenway68

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