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#76 of 389 Re: rabbit vs corolla [steven39] by autonomous Nov 09, 2006 (10:07 am)
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/ Replies to this message: eldaino (Nov 09, 2006 10:50 am) aviboy97 (Nov 09, 2006 12:07 pm) steven39 (Nov 10, 2006 1:00 pm) eldaino (Nov 13, 2006 7:50 am)
#77 of 389 Re: rabbit vs corolla [autonomous] by eldaino Nov 09, 2006 (10:50 am)
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. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Nov 09, 2006 12:07 pm) steven39 (Nov 10, 2006 1:00 pm) eldaino (Nov 13, 2006 7:50 am)
#78 of 389 Re: rabbit vs corolla [eldaino] by aviboy97 Nov 09, 2006 (12:07 pm)
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.
#79 of 389 Re: The Jetta [backy] by eldaino Nov 09, 2006 (12:31 pm)
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... Replies to this message: backy (Nov 09, 2006 12:45 pm)
#80 of 389 Re: The Jetta [eldaino] by backy Nov 09, 2006 (12:45 pm)
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.
#81 of 389 I just did by eldaino Nov 09, 2006 (1:28 pm)
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? Replies to this message: backy (Nov 09, 2006 1:36 pm)
#82 of 389 Re: I just did [eldaino] by backy Nov 09, 2006 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: eldaino (Nov 09, 2006 1:28 pm) Tirerack.com
#83 of 389 Re: rabbit vs corolla [eldaino] by steven39 Nov 10, 2006 (1:00 pm)
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. Replies to this message: eldaino (Nov 13, 2006 7:50 am)
#84 of 389 To me... by bodble2 Nov 10, 2006 (1:14 pm)
some small, and some not-so-small details puts the Rabbit above the other entry-level cars that it is often cross-shopped against, such as the Civic, Fit, Corolla, etc.   Things like a available 6-speed automatic, traction/stability control, the quality of the seat material, a gas strut instead of a prop-rod for the hood, standard factory alarm system, etc.   As I said, some people could care less ahout those items, but to me, they mean something.
#85 of 389 07 rabbit 4dr by steven39 Nov 10, 2006 (1:25 pm)
just a follow up here to my previous post.i traded in a 06 honda civix ex 2dr for my 07 rabbit 4dr.the reason i traded it in was because my g/f is going to have a baby and we need a 4dr car.anyway,i said to my self that it was going to take one hell of a car to pull me out of my honda civic.well,the rabbit was that car.while the civic got better gas milaege than the rabbit the rabbit is more spacious,faster,and came in a very close 2nd to the civics handleing which was very good.the interior materials in the rabbit was way better than in my civic's.and finally,my rabbit just feels much more solid than my civic ever did.i don't miss my civic at all except maybe for the better gas milaege.but the tradeoff in haveing more space,faster performance,and a more solid feeling car is worth it in my opinion.

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