Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit

Replying to: pf_flyer (Apr 11, 2007 9:16 am)

"People ARE allowed to make errors, and yes, even post comments that you might disagree with."
 
Well, I've certainly done my share of that....
 
Just for the record, I wouldn't question someone's reluctance to consider a Mazda3 if they'd had multiple problems with a Mazda Protege. I wouldn't question someone's reluctance to consider a Chevy Cobalt if they'd had multiple problems with a Chevy Cavalier.
 
And I won't question someone's reluctance to consider a new Golf/Rabbit if they've had multiple problems with an older Golf/Rabbit.
 
Yes, the new editions may be (probably are) much improved. But there is a range of good choices all through this segment, so why have to deal with nagging worries about the reliability of your NEW car based on poor history with a previous car?
 
In my opinion, it's a growing propensity of consumers to LEAVE a manufacturer after 1 bad experience that is driving the manufacturer's to improve their product. They can't rely (as much) on brand loyalty to keep those owners in house.

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• bodble2 (Apr 11, 2007 9:41 am)

Replying to: eldaino (Apr 11, 2007 9:06 am)

Basically, the car confused me, changing the model from year to the next, then back again. How can anyone keep up with that? My book says Rabbit, but the paper work said Golf. I did apologize for this confusion and then I stepped out of this forum for that fact and didn't go on and on about the car. I didn't state the problems of the car because I already realized that I might have made an error about the car and you guys jumped down my throat about it, therefore, I stepped out of this forum until the air clears. I hate arguments and how you guys were talking belittling people. We are all adults here, so I like to think that.
 
How can I make this right? I can't believe that all these pages after I left was about my error. Let's move on. Ok I had a bad car and experience with VW simple as that. I still don't like the VW cars. (I hope that this is ok to say, without someone chopping off my head). I am sorry but, I don't like the VW's at all. They have no design or look to them, especially the GTI's I like more of a sporty look to a car, since that is where the models are headed now a days.
 
Like I said before, I am sorry that I made a mistake, but VW line Golf/Rabbit change got me confused. It was three years ago that I had the car. We are all human and can make a mistake.
 
Another thing, sorry that I offended some when I stated my opinion right out. I won't do that agian.

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• rorr (Apr 11, 2007 9:45 am)
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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 11, 2007 9:40 am)

I don't think you need to apologize at all! Even though this thread is technically about the '07 Rabbit, I think one's experience with a previous iteration has relevance. And this thread is not only open to people who have only good things to say about the Rabbit. Manufacturers change model names for marketing purposes; sometime I think to purposely confuse the average consumer! As far as I'm concern, Rabbit = Golf. Same difference. You just had an older version of the Rabbit.

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• stallionre (Apr 11, 2007 9:53 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Apr 11, 2007 9:49 am)

Thanks bodble, you made me feel much better. I agree with you 100%. Anyway, what car do you have? You like it? I like my 3 very well. Knock on wood, no problems yet, besides trying to program the homelink system. That is challenging.

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Replying to: rorr (Apr 11, 2007 9:45 am)

Got it!!
Yes rorr,
I enjoy the 3 very well. It sure is a zoom-zoom!! I went around a corner at 30MPH and handled very well. The car is still upright.
What car do you have? You enjoy yours?

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