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#51 of 55 Re: Continuing the resusitation.... [shipo] by hpowders May 20, 2008 (8:09 pm)
Replying to: shipo (May 20, 2008 7:29 pm) "What's this world coming to?" What it's coming to is a realization that BMW has strayed far away from being a great choice for driving enthusiasts. They have sold us out with their stupid iDrive, expensive run-flats and ugly styling. We aren't the only ones. BMW will be taking a big hit on their bottom line-deservedly so.   Anyhow, the VW dealer who had the best price wanted to trade with another dealer for the exact car I wanted and deliver it pronto, but my lease ends July 31st, so I asked him to order one and take his time. This became a problem as they could no longer order 2008's from the factory. I couldn't wait for a 2009 because that would leave me car-less for who knows how long. So I was about to walk when the dealer told me he would call his district rep. and see if he could pull some strings. This was last week on Monday. At this point, he has called me twice at 3 or 4 day intervals to reassure me, BUT he has yet to ask me for a deposit which means the vehicle is a definite maybe. I'm still waiting for his deposit call. If this state of inertia continues for another 2 weeks, I will suggest that I lease any 2008 Rabbit short-term on July 31st they can find, while they place an order for a 2009. I would expect to pay about $1000 more for a 2009. Still well worth it. That car is a hoot to drive!
#52 of 55 Long-distance commuter by jimbob1975 Sep 20, 2008 (9:24 pm)
Any opinions on how good the Rabbit is for long-distance commuting (55-60 miles round-trip) and for extended road trips?
#53 of 55 2008 RABBIT HESITATION ON TAKE OFF by donww Nov 03, 2008 (1:08 pm)
I purchased my Rabbit in April 08. Since that time, every once in a while on accelerating from a stop the revs will drop to idle even while the accelerator is depressed. After 2 to 5 seconds the car accelerates normally. This has caused some anxious moments as I enter traffic. My dealer does not find this happening when test driving because it only happens once in a while. Does anyone know anything of this problem or have any suggestions? The problem occured during the summer so is not related to a very cold engine however it only seems to happen on first starting out.   DONWW Replies to this message: driveinalong (Nov 06, 2008 1:03 pm)
#54 of 55 Re: 2008 RABBIT HESITATION ON TAKE OFF [donww] by driveinalong Nov 06, 2008 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: donww (Nov 03, 2008 1:08 pm) Have not experienced the drop-to-idle issue - 5M Rabbit June 08, now with 4,500 miles.   Manual or auto transmission?
#55 of 55 re; steering by rgranted Aug 01, 2009 (11:36 am)
hiya. would love to know what other drivers of the 2 door rabbit (2007) feel re; steering. when on a freeway do you continually have to correct steering i.e tweak it slightly when going in a straight line. not used to this as felt it was easier when i had my golf in the u.k. are the rabbits slightly different for u.s driving to those in europe?

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