2006 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 review from North America
"Great commuter car with lots of torque and excellent maneuverability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had no problems whatsoever with this car, on a daily drive of around 50 - 75 miles.
At first oil change the dealer cracked the filter housing and had to wait 4 days for a replacement.
I did the next oil changes myself and everything is OK.
General comments?
Great commuter car with lots of torque and excellent maneuverability.
MPG is about 25MPG mixed driving.
The car handles very good in snow and difficult (slippery) conditions.
Occasional rattles from the dashboard if the road is rough.
I installed a K&N air filter and noticed better response.
All in all this car will not disappoint, solidly built and lots of trunk space (hatchback).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 inline 5 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick LeSabre |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2007 |