Article Comments: 2006 VW Rabbit First Drive

16 messages, Last post on Nov 09, 2006 at 7:13 PM

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Article comments for First Drive-2006 VW Rabbit - Although the Rabbit's profile remains reminiscent of the original, unlike in the days of roller disco and Different Strokes the word "rabbit" does not appear anywhere on the car. Instead, a small chrome bunny cast midhop decorates the hatch beside a chrome 2.5, which denotes the Rabbit's engine size in liters. (more)

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#1 of 16 Article Comments: 2007 VW Rabbit First Drive by KarenS HOST Jul 06, 2006 (10:48 am)
Are you considering a Rabbit? Find out what the editors think in their First Drive. Tell us what you think here! Replies to this message: gogirlgo (Jul 08, 2006 7:05 am)
#3 of 16 Re: Article Comments: 2007 VW Rabbit First Drive [KarenS] by gogirlgo Jul 08, 2006 (7:05 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jul 06, 2006 10:48 am) Bought one, but interested in the editors First Drive. I love the Rabbit. A fun, safe, sturdy car with lots of gogo and style for the $$
#7 of 16 Rabbit Competition? by gogirlgo Jul 15, 2006 (4:28 pm)
The Versa, Fit,and Civic. I don't think so, but then I bought a Rabbit.
#8 of 16 Impressions by jbaustian Jul 18, 2006 (7:43 pm)
I like the look of the car. I like the independent rear suspension, though most Rabbit drivers will never push their car hard enough to notice that it's improved from the Mk4 Golf. I like the new 2.5 liter engine, though I really want one with a TDI engine. I like that the 6-speed DSG transmission is available, though I prefer a manual transmission. I like the long list of standard features, that are extra-cost options on nearly all other cars in its class. I like that it only weighs about 35 pounds more than the previous generation Golf, while the new Jetta is almost 300 pounds heavier than the previous generation Jetta. Replies to this message: meredith13 (Nov 09, 2006 9:45 am) eldaino (Nov 09, 2006 7:13 pm)
#9 of 16 Reliability? by aladdinsane Aug 08, 2006 (7:51 pm)
It would be great if VW turned things around, with the debut of the new Rabbit. I refer to reliability/dependability issues that VW has had of late. If VW can get its act together then I would seriously consider the purchase of an '07 Rabbit, but only time will tell. Replies to this message: tdennen (Sep 15, 2006 1:52 pm) aladdinsane (Sep 15, 2006 5:40 pm)
#10 of 16 Rabbit appears to be an excellent vehicle by jbaustian Aug 08, 2006 (8:09 pm)
When I got off work today, I was only a few blocks from the VW dealership where I bought my Mk4 Golf, almost exactly 3 years ago. So I thought, why not take a few minutes to actually look at a new Rabbit up close. The interior is different, but not very. Everything has the same solid feel of the previous model. Under the hood, I was impressed by the way the engineers had arranged everything. Everything seemed designed for easy access and easy maintenance. For example, it will be much easier to replace headlight bulbs. The windshield washer reservoir is tucked out of the way, so it doesn't have to be removed to access the timing belt, etc. The starter and alternator are easy to get at. Oil changes should be a snap. The 2.5 liter 5-cylinder engine is not the one I want -- I'm addicted to diesel -- but still it seems to be an excellent vehicle.