Say Good-bye to The Golf...

No Boss · April 25th, 2006, 3:55 AM

...and Hello to The Rabbit.

As a throwback to the classics, I think Rabbit is a much better name. Weather the new car gives justice to the original, I don't have ways or means to compare.

MasterEvilAce · April 25th, 2006, 4:07 AM

I like the rabbit logo.

don't like the name Golf, but it is already known .. i'm wondering if changing the name will hurt sales

watto · April 25th, 2006, 4:16 AM

Hmmmmm, interesting images/smilies/think.gif

Not sure about the name though, I'd much rather say that I drive a Golf than a Rabbit. Mind you, learners will feel right at home bunny hopping one of these.

I've always wondered, why has it taken so damn long to get the Mk V into North America and is that 2.5L 150hp the only engine available? Why not just use the 2.0L FSI? Has the same output, just doesn't make any sense at all!

bartboy9891 · April 25th, 2006, 4:24 AM

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Originally Posted by watto

Hmmmmm, interesting images/smilies/think.gif

Not sure about the name though, I'd much rather say that I drive a Golf than a Rabbit. Mind you, learners will feel right at home bunny hopping one of these.

I've always wondered, why has it taken so damn long to get the Mk V into North America and is that 2.5L 150hp the only engine available? Why not just use the 2.0L FSI? Has the same output, just doesn't make any sense at all!

the GTI only has the 2.0 FSI available

BlaRo · April 25th, 2006, 4:25 AM

I think it's a bad idea. I'm not old enough to remember the Rabbit, but VW has implanted the Golf name into our minds through millions of dollars in clever, memorable advertising (da da dah), so why confuse us now? What's next, Chevy resurrects the Chevette name? images/smilies/wacko.gif

flyingfridge · April 25th, 2006, 4:27 AM

The Rabbit name has history in the US, in fact the MK1 Golf was originally called the Rabbit in the US where everywhere else it was called the Golf. I think it's a good move on behalf of Volkswagen personally.

SL65 · April 25th, 2006, 4:46 AM

WTF

Thats a silly name whether it has history or not. I can't be fucked to read on and find out why they renamed it but I must say I like the logo that comes with the new name images/smilies/smile.gif

fbc · April 25th, 2006, 5:46 AM

Rabbit??? That's one of the worst car names I've ever heard. And renaming a car *after* you've launched it???

flyingfridge · April 25th, 2006, 5:49 AM

I guess the advantage of calling it a Rabbit, is that 2 weeks after you buy it, you'll have about 50 smaller ones running around your garage...

Blind_Io · April 25th, 2006, 6:41 AM

The problem is that anyone who remembers the Rabbit remembers a real dog of a car, especially the diesel. My freind had one and it was the ultimate beater. The doors were prone to jamming forcing you in and out of the car Dukes of Hazzard style about 20% of the time. The spedometer quit working but you could tell how fast you were going by what was rattling or squeaking, also by the rhythem of the shaking. The warning lights never went off, ever, even after a tune-up and no one could figure out why. The "Shift, Stupid" light also never went off unless you were at exactly the RPM the car wanted (about 1200 RPM) at which point it would stall.

What next, ressurecting the Sirroco? My dad had one when I was younger, the tranny blew up all over the road at 70,000 miles (the end of it's life), the padding in the seats turned to dust, one door poped it's welds and had to be welded back on, the rear dash covering decomposed, the dash cracked, the driver wing mirror rusted off and had to be amputated and it sounded like being caught in a food blender.

No, the name "Golf" brings up much better images in my mind than "Rabbit"

FATMOUSE · April 25th, 2006, 7:23 AM

That is, and always will be, a "Golf"

Just imagine what a tool you will look like when you tell someone: a drive a Rabbit GTI!

watto · April 25th, 2006, 8:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bartboy9891

Quote:

Originally Posted by watto

Hmmmmm, interesting images/smilies/think.gif

Not sure about the name though, I'd much rather say that I drive a Golf than a Rabbit. Mind you, learners will feel right at home bunny hopping one of these.

I've always wondered, why has it taken so damn long to get the Mk V into North America and is that 2.5L 150hp the only engine available? Why not just use the 2.0L FSI? Has the same output, just doesn't make any sense at all!

the GTI only has the 2.0 FSI available

How dumb is that? Why would the 1.6 and 2.0L petrol engines not be available? Why do they need to put in a bigger engine with the same output? Silly VW North America.

un-dee · April 25th, 2006, 8:51 AM

I guess the 2.5 is cheaper than a highly-sophisticated FSI engine, and fuel economy is less important than price in America, so they just offer it with that to make it cheaper.

SL65 · April 25th, 2006, 9:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FATMOUSE

Just imagine what a tool you will look like when you tell someone: a drive a Rabbit GTI!

Get fuckED, I'm not going to call it that! I dought anyone of us will call it a Rabbit and if they do images/smilies/ban.gif

Viper007Bond · April 25th, 2006, 9:05 AM

Wow, they're selling the Golf as a man's sporty hatch thing and now they're gonna call it the Rabbit?

This has got to be a joke.... Either that, VW are idiots.

vanMould · April 25th, 2006, 4:40 PM

Hm...VW Fox...

Buba · April 25th, 2006, 4:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

This has got to be a joke.... Either that, VW are idiots.

Especially the price tag! SERIOUSLY WTF! 15000 Dollars for a 150 bhp Golf? Thats 12000 Euros!
The very base model with a 75 bhp 1.4 engine costs 15000 Euros over here!

No Boss · April 25th, 2006, 8:12 PM

I have a feeling some of you saying it's a bad idea, are either too young to remember the rabbit in the US or aren't from the US.

Redliner · April 25th, 2006, 8:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingfridge

I guess the advantage of calling it a Rabbit, is that 2 weeks after you buy it, you'll have about 50 smaller ones running around your garage...

Blind_Io · April 25th, 2006, 8:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingfridge

I guess the advantage of calling it a Rabbit, is that 2 weeks after you buy it, you'll have about 50 smaller ones running around your garage...

Yeah, but you need to invest in two of them to do that.

So what happens when a VW Fox gets behind a Rabbit in traffic?

April 25th, 2006, 3:55 AM	#1
No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 8th, 2009 Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 24 Posts: 6,859 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 86	Say Good-bye to The Golf... ...and Hello to The Rabbit. As a throwback to the classics, I think Rabbit is a much better name. Weather the new car gives justice to the original, I don't have ways or means to compare. __________________

April 25th, 2006, 4:16 AM	#3
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: 3:33 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 5,708 Car: MY06 Impreza 2.0R Hatch Rep Power: 73	Hmmmmm, interesting Not sure about the name though, I'd much rather say that I drive a Golf than a Rabbit. Mind you, learners will feel right at home bunny hopping one of these. I've always wondered, why has it taken so damn long to get the Mk V into North America and is that 2.5L 150hp the only engine available? Why not just use the 2.0L FSI? Has the same output, just doesn't make any sense at all!

April 25th, 2006, 4:25 AM	#5
BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 12:35 AM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,259 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 372	I think it's a bad idea. I'm not old enough to remember the Rabbit, but VW has implanted the Golf name into our minds through millions of dollars in clever, memorable advertising (da da dah), so why confuse us now? What's next, Chevy resurrects the Chevette name? __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

April 25th, 2006, 4:27 AM	#6
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: June 6th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,349 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, FG Falcon G6 Rep Power: 24	The Rabbit name has history in the US, in fact the MK1 Golf was originally called the Rabbit in the US where everywhere else it was called the Golf. I think it's a good move on behalf of Volkswagen personally. __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'38.890 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess

April 25th, 2006, 5:46 AM	#8
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,776 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	Rabbit??? That's one of the worst car names I've ever heard. And renaming a car after you've launched it??? __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

April 25th, 2006, 4:07 AM	#2
MasterEvilAce Joined: Sep 21st, 2005 Last Online: August 17th, 2009 Posts: 151 Rep Power: 0	I like the rabbit logo. don't like the name Golf, but it is already known .. i'm wondering if changing the name will hurt sales

April 25th, 2006, 4:46 AM	#7
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: November 10th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	WTF Thats a silly name whether it has history or not. I can't be fucked to read on and find out why they renamed it but I must say I like the logo that comes with the new name

April 25th, 2006, 5:49 AM	#9
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: June 6th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,349 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, FG Falcon G6 Rep Power: 24	I guess the advantage of calling it a Rabbit, is that 2 weeks after you buy it, you'll have about 50 smaller ones running around your garage... __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'38.890 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess

April 25th, 2006, 6:41 AM	#10
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 9:49 AM Location: Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,996 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 266	The problem is that anyone who remembers the Rabbit remembers a real dog of a car, especially the diesel. My freind had one and it was the ultimate beater. The doors were prone to jamming forcing you in and out of the car Dukes of Hazzard style about 20% of the time. The spedometer quit working but you could tell how fast you were going by what was rattling or squeaking, also by the rhythem of the shaking. The warning lights never went off, ever, even after a tune-up and no one could figure out why. The "Shift, Stupid" light also never went off unless you were at exactly the RPM the car wanted (about 1200 RPM) at which point it would stall. What next, ressurecting the Sirroco? My dad had one when I was younger, the tranny blew up all over the road at 70,000 miles (the end of it's life), the padding in the seats turned to dust, one door poped it's welds and had to be welded back on, the rear dash covering decomposed, the dash cracked, the driver wing mirror rusted off and had to be amputated and it sounded like being caught in a food blender. No, the name "Golf" brings up much better images in my mind than "Rabbit" __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

April 25th, 2006, 7:23 AM	#11
FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 4:56 AM Location: Palo Alto, California Age: 21 Posts: 3,655 Rep Power: 78	That is, and always will be, a "Golf" Just imagine what a tool you will look like when you tell someone: a drive a Rabbit GTI! __________________ woohoo someone changed my sig

April 25th, 2006, 8:51 AM	#13
un-dee I hate your sig! Joined: May 21st, 2004 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Age: 25 Posts: 1,482 Car: Mazda MX-3 Rep Power: 35	I guess the 2.5 is cheaper than a highly-sophisticated FSI engine, and fuel economy is less important than price in America, so they just offer it with that to make it cheaper.

April 25th, 2006, 9:05 AM	#15
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 7:30 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,275 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	Wow, they're selling the Golf as a man's sporty hatch thing and now they're gonna call it the Rabbit? This has got to be a joke.... Either that, VW are idiots. __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

April 25th, 2006, 4:40 PM	#16
vanMould Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: 1:10 AM Location: Södertälje, Sweden Age: 22 Posts: 898 Car: Volvo 480ES -88 Rep Power: 25	Hm...VW Fox...

April 25th, 2006, 8:12 PM	#18
No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 8th, 2009 Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 24 Posts: 6,859 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 86	I have a feeling some of you saying it's a bad idea, are either too young to remember the rabbit in the US or aren't from the US. __________________

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