Got the Rabbit... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

BENZ-LGB · #1 07-20-2006, 12:39 AM

This afternoon I picked up a new Rabbit for one of my kids.

Black, 4 door hatchback, premium wheels, ESP, 6-speed auto-tranny, chromed exhaust tips and a bunch of other goodies. All for around 20 G notes.

The car is a surprise, she will be out of town until next week.

The car is really nicely put together, nice build quality, real solid ride, good acceleration.

We had looked at the Matrix, the Vibe, the Caliber, etc., and they all felt cheap and tinny. The Rabbit feels real nice.

An interesting note, the tranny is made in Japan. Go figure!

bgkast · #2 07-20-2006, 01:35 AM

Where is the rest of the car made?

diametricalbenz · #3 07-20-2006, 01:56 AM

Which engines do they offer in it?

BENZ-LGB · #4 07-20-2006, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by diametricalbenz

Which engines do they offer in it?

Only one engine is currently available, a 2.5L, 5 cylinder engine. Partial Zero Emissions engine (this is an important point to my daughter

).

AustinsCE · #5 07-20-2006, 01:57 AM

I was at the VW dealer the other day too, seeing if the new R32 was out? Apparently Im an idiot or they are, no one heard of it. Congrats, you should drop that mug on daytons yo, slam it to the earth and hook it up with a phat wing and some chrome tips dawg.

See if that works for you, watch it about 10 seconds see what I'm talking about.
http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=860&region=3&L=2

Jim B. · #6 07-20-2006, 03:26 AM

Dang, Ernesto, that sounds like a good car! I hope you'll relate in detail her reaction when she sees the sopresa

She'll really enjoy the size of the car for nipping round from here to there!
Being a new model the chances are it should be trouble free - no dead batteries at midnight or breakdowns! That's what's wonderful about new ones, though I always personally was inclined to go used (and get a higher line of car)

kamil · #7 07-20-2006, 03:33 AM

I wish I would have known because my brother is a technician at a VW dealer. We get discounts and employee prices

BENZ-LGB · #8 07-20-2006, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kamil

I wish I would have known because my brother is a technician at a VW dealer. We get discounts and employee prices

We got a pretty good deal...under sticker price. Many dealers in the area were asking for sticker or for a premium above sticker.

Seems like every time gas prices go up here in So. California people make a run for small cars...and drive the prices up.

But don;t worry my friend, I may call on you soon. My wife saw this cute VW convertible bug and now she is making noises that her Yukon is too big and how we don't need such a big hauler anymore, etc., etc, etc.

BENZ-LGB · #9 07-20-2006, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim B.

Dang, Ernesto, that sounds like a good car! I hope you'll relate in detail her reaction when she sees the sopresa

She'll really enjoy the size of the car for nipping round from here to there!
Being a new model the chances are it should be trouble free - no dead batteries at midnight or breakdowns! That's what's wonderful about new ones, though I always personally was inclined to go used (and get a higher line of car)

Well, she always liked the Rabbit (the old one). So I am hoping she will like it...if she does not we can always use a spare car (to carry in the back of the Yukon

).

I like the size of it myself. It is like driving a go kart.

I too prefer a higher, top of the line car even if I have to get a used one. But a new car warranty that covers things such as windshield wipers is nice to have. For the other kids we got CPO cars, but this is the kind of car that we know she likes. And given gas prices the way they are an EPA estimate of 22 street/30 highway (on regular gas) is nice to have.

My wife picks her up at the airport next week...we'll see what her reaction is.

Of course, if my parents had surprise me with a car this nice when I washer age I would have been jumping for joy. I had to buy my own car...a beat up (but fast as greased lightning) 1963 Olds Super 88 Super-Duper Rocket....

Nate · #10 07-20-2006, 10:53 AM

dude, can I be your daughter???

I got passed down an 8mpg POS... It DOES have headers though..

How old is she?

~Nate

BENZ-LGB · #11 07-20-2006, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AustinsCE

I was at the VW dealer the other day too, seeing if the new R32 was out? Apparently Im an idiot or they are, no one heard of it. Congrats, you should drop that mug on daytons yo, slam it to the earth and hook it up with a phat wing and some chrome tips dawg.

See if that works for you, watch it about 10 seconds see what I'm talking about.
http://www.recaro.com/index.php?id=860&region=3&L=2

BENZ-LGB · #12 07-20-2006, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bgkast

Where is the rest of the car made?

Wolfsburg, Germany.

BENZ-LGB · #13 07-20-2006, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bgkast

Where is the rest of the car made?

According to the sticker...

Engine - Germany

Transmission - Japan

Final assembly point - Wolfsburg, Germany.

sfloriII · #14 07-20-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB

According to the sticker...

Engine - Germany

Transmission - Japan

Final assembly point - Wolfsburg, Germany.

My Jetta's made in....uh..... Mexico.

Ugh.

snp8990 · #15 07-22-2006, 01:05 AM

I may have to go see a Phaeton.I can easily understand how the W220 was defeated by the VW.The 2000 VW Jetta that I drove,is very comfortable and smooth,it seemed more accomadating than the W220.I can only imagine how the Phaeton moves!After some major consideration,im going to to stick with trying to get a W140 S600.I really want the feeling of driving a V12 Mercedes!