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123 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM
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I test drove the fit, matrix, vibe, civic, and the rabbit - the rabbit was by far the most fun to drive and I want a manual which noone else seems to keep any inventory of. Hopefully I'll be joining everyone else in this forum talking about my rabbit soon, but first I've got some questions and this seems like by far the best place to ask them. I'm looking at three different '09 rabbits right now at two different dealers and would like to buy one sometime this week. All three are manuals - two are white and have the winter package + mats (16,964 msrp) and one is united gray - same package as the other two, but with 16" wheels (17,414 msrp). If I could get one of the white ones for $15-15.5k that would be great. I'm considering the 16" wheels, but it's an extra $500, I'll need to buy more expensive snow tires, and the look is nice, but I don't need it. I know the mark VI model is coming out in fall of '09, but I kind of need a car now and I don't like the idea of being one of the crash test dummies who discovers first year quirks on redesigns. I've got some cash in the bank for a downpayment if I need it and a friend of mine said he'll buy my old car outright for ~$2000 cash (so there's no trade in involved when buying the rabbit). I'm hoping for the 1.9% VW first time car buyer rate (i think it's 1.9...), but if anything doesn't work out there I should also qualify for the student financing rate. My credit union also offers new auto loans at 5.2% (60/<60 months), 5.55% (61-72 months), and 5.9% (73-84 months). I'm primarily looking at a 60-84 month loan right now. Sorry this is so damn long, but this is the first time I'm buying a new car, I'm really into the rabbit, and I want to do it right. Any tips or suggestions as to how to proceed here? To simplify the big questions are: 1. Financing ** VW 1st time buyer rate vs. ** VW 60 months  5.9% vs. ** Credit Union 60 months 5.2% vs. ** Credit Union 84 months 5.9% 2. Which car ** White w/winter package & mats vs. ** United grey w/ winter package & mats & 16" alloy wheels
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Replying to: flemishsour (Dec 29, 2008 3:57 pm) I test drove all of the above except the Vibe and the Matrix, and then threw in the Mazda3 as well. The Rabbit was my favorite with the Mazda3 coming in second (not quite as nice in the driving department but better creature comforts), unfortunately due to the model changeover (the Mk V is now fully out of production and we're just getting what VW happens to send us on any given ship), I was unable to locate a 5-Speed Rabbit at any local dealership. After hearing "Can we interest you in an automatic?" for the umpteenth time, I went and bought a new Mazda3 i. Would I have been happier with a Rabbit? Probably a bit, however, the difference wasn't worth the annoyance of trying to locate a car that fit my requirements. Best regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Dec 29, 2008 4:48 pm) |
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Replying to: Sylvia (Jul 20, 2006 5:58 pm)
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Replying to: micro_chip_man (Mar 24, 2009 4:17 pm) Like you, the Rabbit is for one of my kids--my daughter, who is our youngest. So the fact that the Rabbit has excellent safety features plus is a practical car was important. But before she gets it in about 4 years for school, I get to enjoy it.  The car has one small light scratch on the driver's door (which I will take care of with a paint crayon, or use one of the five "touch up" coupons I got from the dealership in their owner benefits package), otherwise I can not tell it from new. Even the mats and tires are new. CarFax was clean. Purchased from Luther Westside Volkswagen in Golden Valley, MN. Had a very good buying experience. Negotiations were straightforward, and although the finance guy was persistent in trying to sell me an extended warranty, he was professional about it. I am not allowed to mention the sales rep's name, but everyone I worked with was professional and easy to do business with. This is my 2nd car from that dealership in the past 3-1/2 months. I bought a 2005 Jetta (also VW Certified) from them on Dec. 31, from a different sales rep (he was out this week). That car was totaled last Monday by a guy running a red light, hence my need to replace it. I am very happy (after two whole hours of ownership!) with the car and my buying experience. I think VW Certified cars are a great option to get a good car with a manufacturer-backed warranty at a good price. |
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Thinking of a 2008 Rabbit 26,000 miles. 4cyl automatic they are asking $16K in the SF bay area what would be a good price? thanks
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Replying to: shay2 (May 07, 2009 5:19 pm) Best regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: xiaod (Dec 20, 2008 10:00 am) |
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I have a plan to buy a New 2009 VW Rabbit 2.5L S / Automatic model. I got an offer at OTD $13988 from MSRP $18164. Since VW will stop Rabbit next year and change Golf lineup, I am expecting a very good deal at the end of this year and at the end of production. Do you think OTD $14K is a good deal? Thanks.
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Replying to: calvinyim (Nov 11, 2009 11:04 am)
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