The rabbit is awesome. I love them.

 

I would wait and see what shows up next year for MY10. It really just depends on how fast they can convert the current factories over to the new model, along with parts availability and logistics. That, or just find a nice short lease on the bunny, since it really is a great car, and then look at the Euro/American model when it comes out, if you don't like it, just purchase the lease.

 

I had a good hard look at the Rabbit a few months ago and I was impressed. Light, agile, and what a car for the buck. Win!

 

I nearly pulled the trigger on a Rabbit but the thing got overpriced in a hurry and every VW dealership around here (two within a 1 - 1 1/2 hour drive mind you) are filled with a bunch of douchebags who made the looking/test-driving experience bad enough. I couldn't even imagine actually purchasing a car from them and having to deal with them for servicing. Other than that and the not-so-great gas mileage and my own personal uncertainty/hesitance about a 5-cylinder motor the Rabbit's a great car.

-Brian

 

thanks for the new sig

I like the bunnys, they're great. But for hatchbacks I really think the Mazda3 is a winner. Good power, super smooth engine, and a nice interior. I'd tell you to check them out before you get too set in stone on the wabbit.

 

09 WRX, my 00 zx3 62k miles is getting replaced with that. Out of the ones you mentioned, I'd go with the rabbit.

 

Chalz, if you want some honest input on the new xB, just gimme a call.

Mike

 

Chucky, we love our Rabbit..:thumbup: LOL, I just called you Chucky:lol: arty:

Hell, we like the product soooo much, we just bought an Audi today.

I have a very good VW hook up if you are interested.

 

I'd wait a little longer and get yourself a plugin hybrid. :thumbup:

 

You'll never get rid of the Focus. Period. :lol:

 

Rabbit sounds like the best choice as far as cars that are available at this moment.

The Focus is supposed to be a global car in the next year or two and it should be great so, idk what you are leaning towards. Airforcefocus- who is more than reputable- claims as early as MY10 which is even better. What you want and when you want it I guess.

 

If they ever make a TDI Rabbit, i'd be all over that like a fat kid on a candy bar. I do have my little '05 with 58k miles if you're interested! :lol:


anyways good luck

 

Before you get either a Subie, a Wabbit, or a new Ford, be sure to contact slidemaster, as the Barber group includes all three brands.

 

I've loved my Focus since I bought it, and still do...but my '05 is about to crack 90k, so it's probably getting near time to start thinking about a new car. (really? whats actually wrong with it) I've been jonesing for the C30 for a while now. I was and still am head over heels for the car, but the more I think about it, it's just not the right car for me, given the small hatch-door/window loading area. (I regularly have to load and unload guitar amps into my car) I started doing some pre-shopping this weekend and looked at a few other options.



Thanks for reading the book that is one of my first substantial posts outside of OT in the past few months. :lol:

You're welcome.

Ok seriously this is a 2005 ford not a 1975 ford. How much have you already spent in repairs? What is actually wrong with it?

If you just hate money send some my way.

If you just want a new car go get one.

If you're trying to financially justify a new car? Give up, you can't.

Maybe five years from now you'll be able to, but I 've seen you in OT. You really want to be spending thousands more to replace a car that doesn't actually need replacing?

Just to muck up your thread and give it that "news and debate" feel.

Constantly going further and further into debt with no real need is how we (as a nation) got where we are right now.

 

get a scion tC

Starting price $17k plus lots of customize options
http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-tc.html

 

Well, the tC is a chick car........


ZINNNNNNG!

 

get a scion tC

Starting price $17k plus lots of customize options
http://www.leftlanenews.com/scion-tc.html

:screwy: He is hauling guitar amps and other equipment... a hatch makes much more sense.

The Rabbit is a great car... I chose a GTI for performance reasons, plus it gets better mileage. The 5-cyl Rabbit is a torque monster, and feels good, just nowhere near as smooth as the GTI's engine though. Both are quality, well built cars, and should last a while... Only buy or keep a VW if it has a warranty, maintenance costs will add up fast.

 

:screwy: He is hauling guitar amps and other equipment... a hatch makes much more sense.

The Rabbit is a great car... I chose a GTI for performance reasons, plus it gets better mileage. The 5-cyl Rabbit is a torque monster, and feels good, just nowhere near as smooth as the GTI's engine though. Both are quality, well built cars, and should last a while... Only buy or keep a VW if it has a warranty, maintenance costs will add up fast.

ah, I didnt read that part about him moving stuff.

 

If he's hauling music stuff, he needs one of these!

Chalzy, you'd get more ass than a public toilet seat with that baby. Yeeeaaaah.

 

This is what Chalz drives, the liberal hippie

 

You need a new car, but want to wait until after you get a new apartment? Good, then wait and get one of these.

 

90k pffft nothing

 

Thanks for the replies, folks!

You'll never get rid of the Focus. Period. :lol:

Yeah, I had dreams of making it a track car...but those dreams just aren't as feasible as I would like them to be, now that I'm putting more money into my music.

You're welcome.
Ok seriously this is a 2005 ford not a 1975 ford. How much have you already spent in repairs? What is actually wrong with it?
If you just hate money send some my way.
If you just want a new car go get one.
If you're trying to financially justify a new car? Give up, you can't.
Maybe five years from now you'll be able to, but I 've seen you in OT. You really want to be spending thousands more to replace a car that doesn't actually need replacing?
Just to muck up your thread and give it that "news and debate" feel.
Constantly going further and further into debt with no real need is how we (as a nation) got where we are right now.

I haven't spent anything in repairs, really, just maintenance. The power-train warranty comes to an end soon, and I haven't exactly been kind to my car. As for financially justifying it, I'm going to have to get rid of it at some point, and I'll get more money on it now than I will 5 years from now. I know that, in the long run, it's just cheaper to keep it, but we're all car guys, remember. As for going back into debt, the only things I will ever finance are cars and houses. Fortunately, a car falls into that category.

I would wait and see what shows up next year for MY10. It really just depends on how fast they can convert the current factories over to the new model, along with parts availability and logistics. That, or just find a nice short lease on the bunny, since it really is a great car, and then look at the Euro/American model when it comes out, if you don't like it, just purchase the lease.

Right now I'm thinking this is my best option. It'll give me more time without a car payment to get as much of a down payment as possible, and I'll have more of a chance to see what other things come to be from Ford.

Any chance someone knows whether or not we are getting the 3 door Fiesta from Ford yet?

 

If they ever make a TDI Rabbit, i'd be all over that like a fat kid on a candy bar.

??? They do make those, but maybe not selling in US.
There is 21 diesel engine & gearbox combinations made for it by VW and then tuning company specialities on top of that.

Jetta is same car with different body shape and that you seem to have also as TDI in US... find a crashed one and swap engine.

 

chalz, remember the MY10 bunny will be different as well.... its getting a new chassis