2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4dr from North America - Comments

No issues except wish it had more storage compartments in the front.

The radio reception not strong, but not bad.

The Rabbit is a great car in this price range. I drove some of the Japanese imports and this car beats them all as far as power, handling and ride are concerned. It's very solid and well planted as most German cars are. It's not "tinny." For the options you get, the price is right! I bought this car as a commuter car and have not been disappointed. It fits you like a glove when you drive it! Some are complaining about the gas mileage... but you can't compare it to Civics, Mazda3s, and the Yaris... etc as the horsepower and torque blow those all away. They are not in same class! You want to drive a lawnmower... then buy a Yaris or Fit!

I just bought my Candy White Rabbit on March 31st 2007. I love this car! However I want to wait after one year to give a review.

I'm not saying the Rabbit is a bad car, but AutoWeek just did a review of it including owners' input. The Rabbit was beaten in all categories (handling, gas mileage, acceleration, etc.) by the Mazda 3s. The Rabbit has a nicer interior, but that's about it. It's also heavier. And its reliability is unproven, although it thankfully is made in Germany instead of Mexico. Plus, the euro is killing its price - this car really should be priced from $13k, similar to the Civic.

I hope VW has turned a corner with this car as far as reliability. If that is the case they actually may have a winner for once.

"this car really should be priced from $13k, similar to the Civic."

A well equipped civic goes for 18k. The rabbit is actually cheaper with similar equipment and far more pleasant to drive. That's pretty amazing considering it comes with an Audi sourced 5 cylinder engine mated to a 6 speed automatic. Test drive a rabbit and you'll never look at a civic or mazda3 the same way again. You can't help, but feel like they're overpriced junk after a drive in the VW.

Key word here is FROM. The euro is killing the Rabbit, and the yen has a less dramatic effect on the Civic since most are made in America.

Again, if VW can keep the reliability up (and the Autoweek owner reviews indicated it was!) then they should have a hit on their hands.

Can someone please explain to me why VW charges MORE, and much more, for a four door vs. a two door for the same exactly model (versus there being a coupe version). This makes no sense, and the way the car is optioned VW thinks that two door people are cheap and four door people want loaded vehicles.

Just bought one for my kid and I've been driving it more than my Cayenne. Fun car - I had 2 of them when I was in college back in the late 70's and early 80's. Quality, ride, fit and finish is much better than the past models. We compared it to the Mazda 3, Civic and a couple others - Felt the VW was, for us, the better choice. Tighter steering, quicker throttle response and an overall "more in control" feeling.

So far a great experience for the price - regular unleaded too!

"Can someone please explain to me why VW charges MORE, and much more, for a four door vs. a two door for the same exactly model (versus there being a coupe version). This makes no sense, and the way the car is optioned VW thinks that two door people are cheap and four door people want loaded vehicles."

The reason the 4 door is much more expensive is because it comes with a lot more equipment than the 2 door standard. If you load the 2 door up with all the options of the 4 door things start to even out a bit, but the 2 door is still always cheaper as it should be. Either way they are both screaming bargains when compared with their Japanese competitors. Cheaper price with a 5 cyl with a 6 speed vs a 4 cyl with a 4 or 5 speed and far better ride and build quality.

I purchased the rabbit on may 1st after test driving it for ten miles. it fits like a glove, interior polished compared to some of the others. The car is quick, responsive and yet doesn't get the mileage of some others, it's worth the little difference for responsiveness. the car drives heavier than it is; also the doors when opened feel very heavy, that makes me feel good. The only thing I don't like is the turn signal and the cruise control are not separated enough for me, since I use the cruise to save getting a ticket. Seats are comfortable and I am a heavy man. The key and electric lock are too heavy and can be used for a defense weapon if necessary. The two things I mentioned were minor compared to all of the positives.I give it a nine of ten.. pricing is high, but it feels pricier. I left a Volvo wagon for one, so I know what comfort is and driving a heavy car is, but I also know that in comparison, ill take the rabbit at this stage in my life and I have owned them all from an mg 1967 to infinity and volvos, so give one a try. Did i mention i am 60 years of age. Go Rabbit

I find the Rabbit to be an excellent value. I am not sure where the perception that it is "pricey" comes from, when you add comparable equipment to the leading Japanese cars the pricing is comparable. Above all.. it is not a Japanese car. The Rabbit feels, drives and smells like a German car. The interior and instrumentation are typical of high German industrial design.

That's what sold me plus the handling is superb, the fit and finish of the interior is excellent and the engine gearing is perfect for American roads. I bought a manual Rabbit that are very hard to come by here in Florida. My one complaint is the clutch is very quick and a bit on the light side. The pressure point is very narrow so it is easy to stall if you are not careful. The factory tires are also a bit noisy.

I agree. I bought a 4dr rabbit in Feb and it is my weekend/ offwork car. I only have 3k miles so I will not leave a full review yet... but so far this is the best car I have ever owned. I did'nt want a high strung 4 banger again. As far as being overpriced..?? My car came with interior air filter, heated seats, 6speed auto tranny with standard/sport mode and tiptronic, traction control, 6disk mp3, 6 airbags, 4 wheel disk (w/abs), tilt/ telescope steering, electric steering system (like on the $50k+ BMW's), throttle by wire, heated mirrors, a/c cooled glove box, ratcheting/ adjustable arm rest, power everything, alarm/ keyless entry, the best dash lights ever and the best interior fit and finish this side of $30k...for $19,500. Even the armrest, door pockets and glove compartment is lined in velvet. The only add on option was $400 wheel upgrade. The reason VW dealers will not haggle on price is that they only make about $300-$400 per Rabbit because of the build cost. Each Rabbit takes about 50 hours to build at the Wolfsburg plant. That is why they are bringing the new model sooner. They are trying to find ways to cheap it down and build it quicker. My brother has the Mazda3 and I agree, it is an awesome car. Probably even faster than the Rabbit.. but I drove every car out there and nothing goes down the road at 80mph cruising on the freeway like a German car. The five cylinder is a great motor. It is a understressed, low compression, chain driven cast iron motor. This thing should prove to be bullet proof. The auto tranny is made by "Aisin," which is one of the biggest suppliers of transmissions and they are built in Japan. Also, even the fit and finish of the engine bay is impeccable. Lift the cover of the wiring under the hood. VW does'nt use cheap molex connectors and crappy wiring looms like my Focus did. Even the windshield fluid is scented like lemon juice...seriously. No I am not a dealer and I don't care if you buy one... if you don't, that just fine. I like only seeing my car on the road 2 or 3 times a month. I have never pulled up and seen the a 4 dr at a light with me and that's cool. You can probably find a cheaper car with a lot of options and if you just drive a car to get from pt A to pt B, a Focus for around $11k will probably be a smarter investment...I had an 2005 Focus. Trust me, the extra money is money well spent.

Is the stated mileage accurate for the age of the vehicle?

Is the stated mileage accurate for the age of the vehicle?

I am not the original poster, but I am sure there is an extra 0 there by mistake. Assuming the person has had the car for about a year, he/she would have had to drive about 460 miles every day for an entire year. I don't think airplanes even rack up those kind of miles per year. I could be wrong.