Article Comments 2006 VW Rabbit Full Test

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Full Test: 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit - The Volkswagen Rabbit offers more luxury and refinement than you'd likely expect from a sub-$20,000 economy sedan. (more)

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#1 of 13 Article Comments 2006 VW Rabbit Full Test by KarenS HOST Jan 25, 2007 (7:33 am)
Check out the 2006 Rabbit full test and tell us what you think! Full Test: 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit Replies to this message: backy (Jan 25, 2007 8:24 am)
#2 of 13 Re: Article Comments 2006 VW Rabbit Full Test [KarenS] by backy Jan 25, 2007 (8:24 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jan 25, 2007 7:33 am) Good review, but my main question is: why not review the 2007 Rabbit?
#3 of 13 Article Error by missmy92ser Jan 25, 2007 (9:06 am)
Yikes, once again, another blatant error in an Edmunds article. Worse yet, spending 30 seconds on your own site would prevent these kinds of careless mistakes (see http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/mazda/mazda3/100786294/standard.html). "Unfortunately you won't find features like heated seats and signal mirrors on competitors like the Mazda 3, not even as options." Heated seats are indeed available (and standard!) on the Mazda 3 Grand Touring, though I can't argue with the signal mirrors comment. These types of errors are careless and simply unacceptable. Edmunds, send me an email if you ever want someone to edit and error check these articles. Replies to this message: chavis10 (Jan 25, 2007 9:47 am) backy (Jan 25, 2007 11:02 am) eldaino (Jan 26, 2007 10:39 am)
#4 of 13 Re: Article Error [missmy92ser] by chavis10 Jan 25, 2007 (9:47 am)
Replying to: missmy92ser (Jan 25, 2007 9:06 am) LOL, I agree 100%. Edmunds writers frequently make mistakes yet preach as if they are experts. I sent an email to the editors this morning citing the same mistake regarding the heated seats. I'd love to proof read their articles before the go live with all these errors because I know all of these factoids. It makes me think the editors are just that, editors and not car buffs. Replies to this message: backy (Jan 25, 2007 11:02 am)
#5 of 13 Re: Article Error [chavis10] by backy Jan 25, 2007 (11:02 am)
Replying to: chavis10 (Jan 25, 2007 9:47 am) Not only the Mazda3, but other competitors such as the Elantra have heated seats available as well. It puzzles me why Edmunds.com doesn't hire a young car nut (as an intern perhaps) to proof these reviews and check the details before they're published. Wouldn't cost much and whoever gets that job would probably love it and appreciate the cash for school or whatever.
#6 of 13 Stop buying manual cars to review by starbird Jan 25, 2007 (12:47 pm)
Its really bugging me that Edmunds and other car sites keep buying or test driving manual stick shifts. If 80-90% of the cars being bought are automatic for god's sake test drive an automatic! How did the rabbit handle in city traffic? An automatic handles very differently to a stick shift, and unless your testing a sports car, comparing the Mazda3 to the Rabbit saying its not sporty enough is completely pointless. People do like a fun ride, but they want to know how a car that is going to be in stop go traffic all the time will handle. This review didn't really tell you that. It seems more concerned with spining it round a circuit. Replies to this message: alpha01 (Jan 26, 2007 7:30 am)
#7 of 13 Re: Stop buying manual cars to review [starbird] by alpha01 Jan 26, 2007 (7:30 am)
Replying to: starbird (Jan 25, 2007 12:47 pm) I understand some of the points of your bitching, but seriously, this is the compact class, and historically this class of vehicle- and VWs in general- sell manuals at a higher rate than other segments and makes. I for one certainly don't think its pointless to state that the Rabbit isn't quite as fun as an MZ3. And at this point in my life, I don't drive in stop-and-go traffic, so please don't attempt to speak for me. I do agree that I would have appreciated more info on ride, impact harshness, and NVH, but the points on the manual tranny, handling, acceleration, fuel efficiency certainly aren't worthless. And sersiously, edmunds.com NEEDS some kind of stronger editing/peer review/content verification process before publishing. Quality control, people! ~alpha
#8 of 13 10-13 percent of compact cars are sold with sticks by starbird Jan 26, 2007 (10:08 am)
Check the sales figures at your local dealer. The majority of cars sold in this segment are still automatics (at least on the east coast). The Rabbit is being pushed as the ideal city car for city dwellers, not to people who want to know if it handles on rails. If it was the other way around I would agree with you that the car should be sold reviewed with a stick, but its not. Therefore they should buy more automatics to test. If they are getting the car from the manufactuer and not buying it themselves, they should at least ask for both to test, instead of a stick. If you're not stuck in traffic all the time, then you are extremely lucky. Replies to this message: eldaino (Jan 26, 2007 10:44 am) alpha01 (Jan 26, 2007 10:46 am) starbird (Jan 26, 2007 11:41 am)
#9 of 13 Re: Article Error [missmy92ser] by eldaino Jan 26, 2007 (10:39 am)
Replying to: missmy92ser (Jan 25, 2007 9:06 am) The statement is not entirely untrue though, yes you can get the heated seats on the mazda 3 but they are not a selectable option, and more like a trim level exclusive feature. This is true of the rabbit as well, as you cant get heated seats on the 2 door( i know this all to well!) I'm pretty sure the grand touring is quite a bit more considering how much it was when i priced it on mazdas website. It has a lot of features like xenon lights and stuff to back it up, but the rabbit is enticing for those who want their butts warm in the winter without having to get leather seats. I think the only other people who offer this are hyundai on the new elantra and the only other car in this class to have turn signals (when i say class i mean car that is usually associated with being any given companies entry level car, which this is soon to be changed as far as vw goes since the rabbit wont last much longer; and yes i know the car i'm about to mention is also not considered the entry level vehicle in its companies' line up), is the civic and its only available on the hybrid. I think the mini cooper has them as well, but that car, as much as i like it, is a bit less practical than any of the ones we have mentioned thus far.
#10 of 13 Re: 10-13 percent of compact cars are sold with sticks [starbird] by eldaino Jan 26, 2007 (10:44 am)
Replying to: starbird (Jan 26, 2007 10:08 am) agreed star bird. The vw, although a strong highway cruiser, is a great city car and thats how vw is marketing it. I have an auto and its a sixspeed which makes for a very quiet comfy, but fun ride. in fact it(the tiptronic tranny) was one of the only two options my rabbit had on it when it was purchased.(the other option being the 16 inch alloys.) They harped about the mileage, but seeing as how they only got 2 mpg less than the epa city estimate, thats not bad. I average 28 mpg.