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I just put down a deposit on a rabbit today. It was the first one the dealership had, so I scooped it up quickly. The only color available was silver, which isn't my favorite color in general, but actually looks quite nice on this car. I will probably get it pinstriped to add a little individuality to the silver color (any color suggestions for the pinstripe?) It's a four door automatic, and the seats are the anthracite gray/black color, which is a nice cloth that doesn't make you feel like your clothes have velcroed to the seat. It was really nice to drive, felt very solid at high speeds yet the steering was nice and light at low speeds and pulling into parking spaces. The car was nicely loaded, with a sunroof, heated seats, 6-disc CD player, 16" wheels, advanced traction control system, defrosting mirrors, on top of the standard equipment. Unfortunately, the dealer hasn't received the paperwork for the car, so I have to wait for that to arrive before I can take it home. All in all, I'm very excited! P.S. It was sold as a 2006, by the way.
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Replying to: clownfishfunk (Jun 13, 2006 12:06 pm)  Hope you don't have to wait long to take your car home. What part of the country are you in? Seems like they are more on the east coast. Are the rabbits going pretty much for MSRP...I understand there really is not a lot of mark up. Actually, I never thought of silver until I drove a GTI in silver. It is tops of my list in a 4 door Rabbit. Good idea about the pinstripes.
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Replying to: gogirlgo (Jun 13, 2006 1:14 pm)
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Replying to: clownfishfunk (Jun 13, 2006 3:16 pm) There is a silver 4 door coming into a dealer...I am in CA now and I am waiting to hear what the MSRP is. He said it had the sunroof and ESP and I bet it is loaded like yours. I don't care about a sunroof but do like those heated seats. Does any out there know a site that list the prices for the options? 
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Replying to: gogirlgo (Jun 14, 2006 9:43 am) |
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My VW guy called to say they just got their first two 4 doors in today and he will call me as soon as it is ready to drive. He put my name on it. They got two 2 doors last week and they are already sold. I am pretty excited!!
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Replying to: gogirlgo (Jun 21, 2006 12:11 pm)
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Replying to: jpmccormac (Jun 21, 2006 12:18 pm) |
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Initial reaction: 1. Sure wish the 4dr GTI was available sooner: I miss the 2.0T engine. You need to work the 2.5 engine more to get similar acceleration = noise. I guess I need to find the right shift points. If you like quiet/fun engines take both the 2.5 Jetta and the 2.0T Jetta out for a spin: and if you prefer the 2.0T and need a hatchback then wait for the 4dr GTI. 2. The convenience package is great: the display on the upgraded stereo is significantly better. Up here in Canada I would have had a spend a lot on our 2.0T Jetta to get the better stereo. 3. Handling is great: better than my Jetta (I believe due to the location of the weight) 4. Sage green is a real enigma: looks green/grey depending on the light. I believe I made the right decision 5. 16" rims look very nice: especially in comparison with the normal hub caps. Price wise: The 2.0T Jetta is $100 CDN more per month to lease (with leather/17" rims) than a fully equipped Rabbit (both with Manual tranny). The Jetta is a much better car solely due to the engine. Some people don't like the idea of premium gas in the 2.0T (the rabbit uses regular) - but the better fuel mileage of the 2.0T makes up the difference. Verdict: A compromise (but aren't all sub-100K cars a compromise of some sort.
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Replying to: parkerjon (Jun 21, 2006 3:27 pm) I will know more tomorrow when I actually test drive the Rabbit. It came in on the truck this morning.
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