Absolutely love the car. The 2.5 is one of my favorite engines, I’m 6’2” and even in the two door it’s one of the comfiest cars I’ve ever driven. 6sp swapped it and threw it on track suspension and the car is an absolute weapon in the mountains. Once you play around in the engine bay a bunch you kinda lose the reliability but she’ll never blow.

Purchased the car used in 2013. I am the second owner. When the car hit the 10 year mark in 2019, pretty much everything started to go out on it, both mechanically and on the interior. The car also has the distinction of being the only car I have ever owned that was involved in a recall. Gas mileage is terrible for such a tiny car. This is the first European car I have ever owned and it will definitely be my last. I have never seen a cheaper interior. The headliner started falling a few years ago, as has the driver door panel upholstery. I don't have time to list all of the things that have gone wrong on this car. I have never owned a car that fell apart so completely both on the interior and mechanically. And no, I have not abused the car in any way. I have spent more on this car than my past two cars (Ford and Toyota) combined. By a long shot. I have had to do costly repairs on this car that I have never had to do on any other car. And now my transmission is going out! Again, never had that experience with any other car. I would absolutely not recommend this car nor ever buy another Volkswagen after my experience with the Rabbit.

The 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit was my first (and currently only) car, so my review will surely be biased; Regardless, it’s a great car. I’ve had it for about a year, but it’s been in my family since 2009 (~160k Miles). Other than a minor repair on the ignition (the key was stuck!), the speakers (they’re blown! (this was my fault tbh)), and a repair on the trunk (it wouldn’t open!) it’s been great. Solid fuel efficiency and not as slow as one might think (it can hit above 100 MPH with a little extra push on the gas in Sports Mode). The interior and exterior design leaves something to be desired; It’s definitely NOT a sexy car. Regardless, the tiny design lets you fit in anywhere (and i mean anywhere, it’s so small). In regards to comfort it’s solid for such a tiny car, I’ve been on a couple 3-hour road trips with it and I’ve been fine (I’m also only 5’9 though, so take it with a grain of salt). As a first car or a budget daily driver I’d highly recommend, but I feel that there’s definitely better for the price range.