Originally Posted by RC45
Very nice. Everytime I see any of the "newer" generation Golf, I realise just how small, cramped and rinkydink the original Golf I was - it seems to continue growing into relatively bigger car each year.
Its almost as if the Golf/Jetta has become the Passat, and the Polo has become the Golf.
Interesting that even VW is dropping back to 3/36,000 for the warranty.
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I think a lot of cars are that way now - the Civic is now the size of the 80's Accord, etc... I know my uncle had a 70's VW Rabbit, but I was too small to remember being in it.
This is my first real VW Experience . I did drive a mk IV Jetta with my wife but we bought a Mitsubishi Mirage instead (cheaper). I also had a totally dreadful MK II Jetta as a loaner when my Altima was being repaired, but that was a beater trade and I figured they weren't all that horrible.
Needless to say, the Mk V Rabbit/Golf is quite a nice machine.
What I can't believe is how roomy it is despite the size. In theory I have less legroom than my Saturn did but where the Saturn I had to drive with the seat completely all the way back, in the Rabbit I actually have to move it forward quite a bit but still am comfortable. Amazing.
This is also the first car I've had where the OEM tires are probably not rubbish for the car but we'll see how they hold up in the Wisconsin snow - I'm sure I'll enjoy stability control, since I loved having ABS/TC on my Saturn.
Odometer has crossed 1,000 miles now and mileage is still averaging 26.80, which is about where the EPA says it should be in mixed driving.
I am surprised VW is going to 3/36 (not sure if they are keeping the 5/60 powertrain or if that drops too) since I would think that the 4/50 would be incremental for cost but bring more buyers into the showroom.