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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Default Thoughts on the new Rabbit

Saw the commercial today. Base model isnt so hot, but with the nicer wheels, ground effects kit, etc I think I'd drive it.

What do you guys think?



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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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I personally think they're fucking awesome. If they were as cheap as say a fit or something I'd pick one up in a heartbeat, they look badass, they're nice and small and lightweight, and i'm sure they're fun as hell.
Old Aug 27, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Its a Golf...?
Old Aug 27, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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"With an EPA mileage rating of 22/30 and a large 6.3-quart oil capacity, Rabbit owners will have to look long and hard at the operating and maintenance expenses before signing paperwork at the dealership"
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"Standard on all Rabbits is VW's familiar 150hp, 2.5-liter in-line five cylinder engine, mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed Aisin automatic with Tiptronic controls. The clever DSG dual-clutch gearbox is not available on Rabbit."
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"nearly 3,000-pound Rabbit "
Old Aug 27, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CarsRFun
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"With an EPA mileage rating of 22/30 and a large 6.3-quart oil capacity, Rabbit owners will have to look long and hard at the operating and maintenance expenses before signing paperwork at the dealership"
strike 2
"Standard on all Rabbits is VW's familiar 150hp, 2.5-liter in-line five cylinder engine, mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed Aisin automatic with Tiptronic controls. The clever DSG dual-clutch gearbox is not available on Rabbit."
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"nearly 3,000-pound Rabbit "
Damn, I just read the specs again. It's actually over 3,000 lbs. 3,071 for a manual and 3,137 for an automatic to be exact. That's fucking ridiculous.
Old Aug 27, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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Get a white one, make the plates say "Follow me"

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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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Wait, its 3k lbs? Yeah fuck that then. Thats how fat my neon is. I was figuring it would be like 2400lbs or some shit.
Old Aug 27, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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believe it or not it still puts you back in the seat. and its a comfortable ride...i drove ma home gurls car this past week!
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Originally Posted by CarsRFun
strike 1
"With an EPA mileage rating of 22/30 and a large 6.3-quart oil capacity, Rabbit owners will have to look long and hard at the operating and maintenance expenses before signing paperwork at the dealership"
strike 2
"Standard on all Rabbits is VW's familiar 150hp, 2.5-liter in-line five cylinder engine, mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed Aisin automatic with Tiptronic controls. The clever DSG dual-clutch gearbox is not available on Rabbit."
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"nearly 3,000-pound Rabbit "
Ummm... yuck.

My Mach1 gets nearly the same gas mileage.
Old Aug 28, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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damn my car only gets 25/27 ...old rabbit ftw



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