I purchased the car July 31, 2006. Nothing has happened to the car.
The car is quick, smooth, has a comfortable ride, and a great sound system. It blocks out city noise and especially the cars next to me. At night the dash lights are awesome. I get more compliments every day.
Keep us informed as your car racks up the miles. I'd like to know if VW is addressing recent quality issues (and I like to hear how the new 2.5 engine is).
Jan 8/2007, My friend just received his VW Rabbit 2 door (Sage Green) on Jan 5/2007. This is a beautiful automobile. He has a 5 speed manual transmission and all of the toys except a leather interior.
The car's colour is cool. It's a slight green in the daylight and at night, it looks like it's dark grey. The car is very quick with a lot of torque. As a passenger, I didn't notice him struggling with torque steer.
The trademark VW blue and red lighting is there. Very nice.
He has the 2.5 L 5 cylinder engine. Very smooth and quiet. I didn't even hear the car start!
High quality interior assembly and comfortable seats. When I tried sitting in the back seat, it felt roomier back there than it does in my 2003 Pontiac Grand AM.
Let's see if VW has addressed it's quality issues though. My dad has a 2006 Jetta TDI which has had a few electrical malfunctions, burned out turn signals, tail lights, etc.
Very nice looking car.
The Jetta and Golfs (current ones that were launched after the rabbit for NA) are all still being produced in Mexico, hence the problems.
The rabbits are the only ones currently (as of 06) being produced and shipped from Germany, and will be as reliable and perform as a German car should.
I had an 84 Rabbit L and after that car I swore off VW's. This past weekend I test drove a new Rabbit and was amazed at the performance and fit & finish. Easily a car I'd buy over the Golf or Jetta.
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