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Mazda3 2.3 vs. '07 VW Rabbit

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Re: The Jetta [eldaino] by backy
Nov 09, 2006 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: eldaino (Nov 09, 2006 7:54 am)

A Jetta with alloys is stil several hundred bucks under $18k, and includes features not found on some of the tested cars such as ABS (not on the Corolla) and traction control (not on most of the cars).
 
A mid-sized car that is the size of a compact? Well, if that's how VW wants to play it... I guess it has the fuel economy of a mid-sized car at least.
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rabbit vs corolla by steven39
Nov 09, 2006 (9:39 am)
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the toyota corolla should not even be mentioned in the same breath as the rabbit or jetta.i test drove a corolla before deciding on the rabbit and there is no comparison really.the rabbit blows the doors off of the corolla in all categories.power,handleing,build quaility,and safety features,as well as overall features for the buck.
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Re: rabbit vs corolla [steven39] by autonomous
Nov 09, 2006 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: steven39 (Nov 09, 2006 9:39 am)

the rabbit blows the doors off of the corolla in all categories.
With the possible exception of reliability. Which may explain in part why the Corolla is more popular. By the way have you heard of the Auris, the Corolla's presumed successor?
See: http://www.autobloggreen.com/2006/11/07/sleek-toyota-auris-hatchback-diesel-and-- petrol-coming-to-europ/
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Re: rabbit vs corolla [autonomous] by eldaino
Nov 09, 2006 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: autonomous (Nov 09, 2006 10:07 am)

you cant judge the current rabbits reliability vs. the corollas. Personally i think that anyone who picks solely on reliability is missing out, especially when you consider how much more personality the rabbit has. Besides, hasn't the corolla been recalled recently along with the prius for various things including power steering issues? Don't quote me, i don't feel like looking for it, but as far as what stevo says he's right; give the reliabilty to the corolla, and give everything else he mentioned to the rabbit Although i agree its a much better vehicle, i still think that the corolla does belong in this comparo, as ancient as its become.
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Re: rabbit vs corolla [eldaino] by aviboy97
Nov 09, 2006 (12:07 pm)
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Replying to: eldaino (Nov 09, 2006 10:50 am)

You cannot forget you are comparing the brand spankin' new Rabbit to an outgoing, dated Corolla. Of course the Rabbit is going to have superior features, and handling.
 
Look at comparisons between the 2005 Mazda3 s and the 2005 Honda Civic EX, not even close! The Honda Civic is like a go-cart with doors compared to that year of Mazda3. Now, look at what Honda did to maintain competitive.
 
Yes, the Corolla in this comparison, does not stack up well against the competition, but, let's do this comparo again after Toyota comes out with something new. I'm sure they are aware that their little Corolla is in need of a serious makeover.
 
On a side note, it's way to early to see if the VW will be reliable. Their history points in the other direction, and right now, that's all we have to go on.
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Re: The Jetta [backy] by eldaino
Nov 09, 2006 (12:31 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Nov 09, 2006 8:38 am)

Traction control is available as an option and it barely puts it under 18. My rabbit 2 door was a low 17 and came with it standard Plus despite what the vw's website shows, the value edition jetta is without alloys, i've seen it myself, and the broucher at dealers shoud disclose that as well; and any rate since vw does not believe it competes, thats why the rabbit exists. It certainly wouldn't work the other way around...
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Re: The Jetta [eldaino] by backy
Nov 09, 2006 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: eldaino (Nov 09, 2006 12:31 pm)

Look again; ABS with traction control is standard on the 2007 Jetta, which starts at about $16.5k. 16" alloys add $400.
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I just did by eldaino
Nov 09, 2006 (1:28 pm)
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i just built one on vw.com and the 16500 jetta you are talking about is the value edition. The 16 inch 400 dollar alloys you are speaking of are not an option unless you move up the the 2.5 trim, which starts at about 150 less than 18 with no alloys and before the destination. So much for 'hundreds less than 18" huh?
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Re: I just did [eldaino] by backy
Nov 09, 2006 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: eldaino (Nov 09, 2006 1:28 pm)

Tirerack.com
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Re: rabbit vs corolla [eldaino] by steven39
Nov 10, 2006 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: eldaino (Nov 09, 2006 10:50 am)

i agree with daino,in that you can't choose a car based on reliability alone,otherwise you are missing the boat.i test drove and compared the following vehicles before deciding on my 07 rabbit 4dr....corolla,accord,camry,and prius just to name a few.while these cars have a very good track record as far as reliability and dependability are concerned i bought the rabbit because i felt it offered the most features for the money.and it also drives very nice,handles very well,and doesn't look as boreing as the other cars.as far as how well the rabbit will hold up over time remains to be seen.but,my initial impressions of the rabbit thus far with only 1,000 miles on it so far is that it is a very solid, well built car that has a lot of safety and convience features for the price,is fun to drive,looks great,and is a real value.these were the things that i could not find with the other cars i test drove.just my opinion here though.

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