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Hatchbacks Volkswagen Rabbit Fit vs. Rabbit
167 messages, Last post on Feb 27, 2007 at 10:31 AM
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So to me it is the difference between the drive. If a car to you is just something to get from point A to point B then get a Fit. If you like to drive, get a Rabbit. It is more than a city drive. Drivers wanted says it all!!!!
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Replying to: gogirlgo (Jul 31, 2006 8:05 pm) I like to drive, and I find the Fit to be quite enjoyable. I don't pretend it is a Civic Si or anything, but for what it is, it's fun. Have you even driven the Fit?
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Replying to: hungarian83 (Jul 31, 2006 8:18 pm) I agree the Fit is a fun little car as well....just not enough leg room for me. Try pouncing on the throttle at 65mph in the Fit in top gear....see if anything happens. Try that in the Rabbit in 5th gear (manual)....thats fun! 150 HP might not seem that much these days...but its the 170 lbft of Torque that makes it a blast. So far, getting about 25-26 mpg, about 90% city driving.
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Replying to: bpeachee1 (Jul 31, 2006 8:50 pm) I have the Fit 5MT, so at 65 mph the engine is spinning at just over 3000 rpm in 5th gear. It actually has a decent amount of passing power. I don't doubt that the Rabbit will have more jump to it, what with 150 HP and 170 lbft of torque, but when going at 65 in the Fit, if I do "pounce on the throttle", it picks up speed nicely. Personally I think the Fit is more fun on backroads, than trying to push it on open roads. It is relatively light, the suspension is firm enough to counter any significant body roll (considering the tall height), and the steering, clutch, and shifter have a light, responsive feel. Out of curiousity, what is the weight of your Rabbit? I am just trying to get an idea of the power-to-weight ratio since that is a more useful figure than HP alone. Thanks!
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 31, 2006 2:22 pm) My car is not a lemon. From my extensive research that I have done and with talking with other owners on Passat message boards, ALL of my problems are very common with these cars. The fact is your chances of getting a Honda and Toyota lemon are much lower than with a VW. Add on to that VWs poor service ratings and getting those problems fixed also becomes a hassle (as I have also experienced). My point is that my experience is not unique and makes a big impact on overall satisfaction with the product. Since VW shares many statistical similarities with other European and domestic brands this has made me eliminated those brands from my shopping list and I feel that I have made the right decision by doing so. If extended warranties aren't your cup of tea, don't keep a car beyond the factory warranty. That would mean I would have gotten rid of my car after 2 years or 24k miles... that was the extent of the factory B to B warranty. I DID buy an extended warranty for about $700 that covered me until 5 years. The only repair it covered was some control arms that would have cost me about $700 to repair so it was a wash.
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Replying to: hungarian83 (Jul 31, 2006 9:11 pm) It just came down to leg room, and seat position. I'm 6'6", and the Rabbits seat travel, and height adjustment beat the Fit. The 2 door 5spd manual says curb weight is 2970 or so. Not a light weight, but you can feel how solid it is on the road. Doesnt ride like a small car at all.
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Replying to: shrinermonkey (Aug 01, 2006 6:11 am) |
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Replying to: bpeachee1 (Aug 01, 2006 4:53 pm)
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Replying to: carfanatic007 (Aug 01, 2006 9:03 pm) I have driven the Mazda 3, and the leg room (seat travel, proximity of center console etc) does not accomodate someone with my long legs. I can actually move the seat up a little in the Rabbit, and still drive comfortably....not a possibility in any other small car. |
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Replying to: carfanatic007 (Aug 01, 2006 9:03 pm) Wow, it is made in Japan  , that alone is justification that it is better than any car made anyplace else in the world since Japanese made is superior.
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