i got a 2-door in 'candy white' with stock alloy rims.
i was SO pleasantly surprised when i test drove it...it's pretty quick (2.5L, V5) and handles beautifully. after driving a honda accord and an acura RSX forever, i definitely find it to be an upgrade in terms of the quality of the ride.
i was never a fan of VWs before (although i've always thought they were well designed aesthetically) and was shocked to see that consumer reports magazine recommends the new rabbit! according to the magazine, it's actually reliable unlike a lot of the other VWs. and it got basically a perfect score on the road and safety tests :]

















