The MK5 Rabbit is the BEST VW Daily

Yes, the MK5 Rabbit is the best VW daily for the money
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Chapters:
00:00 - Yes it is my car. Yes it is the best
01:09 - The special SAUCE
02:41 - Everything's not perfect
03:17 - Time to drive
09:20 - The only corners in Ohio
10:03 - It really is the best
11:53 - It has some good power
13:46 - I hate it here
15:03 - Highway time
16:24 - It IS the best
#MK5Rabbit #MK5Jetta #BestDaily #BestVW

[@Shoffty]

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[@pancho6655]

dude you are absolutely correct… My little brother had an 07 rabbit with an exhaust and i believe the ecu was tuned already when it was bought, and holy cow that little thing was QUICK. It wasn’t a manual, however the tiptronic 6 speed felt like a manual and the throttle response in every single gear was just absolutely amazing. This mini v10 sounds so good and despite him not taking care of it and eventually destroying the transmission, it was replaced and drove like brand new with a new one in there. 8.9 out of 10, one of the best cars to ever exist. Nice video btw

[@williamgrand9724]

2013 Golf owner myself. I love that in general VW's are very elegant in their simplicity. No crazy weird body lines, just refinment.

[@Shoffty]

It's the perfect balance in my opinion

[@fontcaicoya5686]

I've had my 06 Rabbit since 2014, got it at 88,000 miles. It's sitting pretty at 218,000 right now. I've beaten it to hell, it's taken on a 300lbs buck deer and I've got the skull and photos to prove it lol rebuilt it myself. It's my first VW and I'm riding it til the wheels fall off, or this 2.5 finally quits.

[@siytz.w]

Thats awesome, and that 2.5 will last well past 400k if you take care of it. I’ve got a buddy with an 08 rabbit that has 490k on it and it still drives

[@ergosteur]

Got my ‘07 Rabbit in 2019 for $3000, 170k km (just over 100k mi). Only real problems I’ve had are rust on the fenders and the exhaust and that good ol floppy headliner. I think the engine sounds great, feels great, 5 speed shifts nice (could be a little shorter). I’ve got an RCD330 in mine to get Android Auto/CarPlay/Bluetooth while keeping it looking stock VW. Picked up some cheap used Audi rims for it since the ones it came with were super curbed. New tires and new brakes a little while ago, and a new battery and spark plugs last year, and it runs smoother than ever. Love this thing.

[@collin1032]

I agree mk5 Rabbits are fucking great. Have you considered getting a tune? I have a 93 octane tune from United Motorsport and it's awesome. The experience of steadiliy pulling all the way to redline with the sound of the 5 banger is quite an experience, never gets old.

[@dereckavila8027]

had my rabbit since 2020 and I love it so much

[@siytz.w]

Great vid man, this type of good content i was surprised to see you have only 500 subscribers.

[@Emoralis]

I watched this video over a year ago when I bought my rabbit. Granted I ended up with a pivot arm issue in the clutch and that was expensive. Besides that and normal maintenance (coolant flush, spark plugs, oil changes) I’ve spent about 10 dollars on it to replace the pcv valve. Planning on replacing the shocks next year. Maybe stage 1 tune and exhaust for some snap crackle pop.

[@_srchrono_]

What do you think of the automatic version? Are there Any problems with the transmission?

[@Holmie_Bytes]

I've got a MK5 Rabbit - 4dr, 5spd, bought from the dealer (it was trade in) in 2018 for $5.7k @ 68k miles..... it now has 115k and has been literally the most reliable car I've ever owned. It has never broke down/left me stranded etc. The only issue now is it has a little rust but I'm going to fix it. Mine is just grey and 100% stock so it is very boring. Might lower it a little bit and have find some improved wheels (have 16" 2011 Jetta wheels now). Thanks for the video and also helps me see what little mods you have and how you enjoy it too.

[@Shoffty]

I'm going to do an update video soon since a lot has changed with the car

[@lickwidgoat3480]

I got 17 in audi a8 rims on craigslist for 130$ ! I painted them black, its cheaper to get whatever rims you want and useing a 15mm spacer vw one side the other whatever you want, i have vw/volvo 20mm i got for 150$ have fun!

[@Holmie_Bytes]

Good to know I can do that with spacers, I really like the OEM+ look with using nicer factory wheels like that. I currently am setup on winter wheels/tires, doesn't look amazing but it handles snow like a little tank! Enjoy the A8 wheels! Sounds nice@@lickwidgoat3480

[@chunt755]

Got my 08 rabbit with 62k miles and now sitting with 200k. Did preventative maintenance on it, only got towed once because of the ignition/steering wheel lock broke at around 170k but other than that very reliable!! I even kept it around along with my 16 vw cc 2.0t

[@chunt755]

Original engine and clutch

[@sth801lifestyle]

I want one of these as a 2nd car a black, yellow or maybe white one haha nice car

[@spacecat7247]

Thoughts on the replacement of timing chain, gear, etc? I have an 09 with 110k on it. Has the 5 cyl. Synthetic all its life and no long oil change intervals.

[@TrueLifeVW09]

Bought mine for 8k. 09 4 door rabbit with 111k

[@kluwe801]

Was the Mk6 radio plug and play?

[@aquamarine8157]

im about to buy one of these

[@Shoffty]

Do it, they're fantastic cars

[@captaincooter9244]

I second this. I have one at almost 200k had no major issues and I beat the absolute shit of it. It’s not very fast. But always fun to drive.

[@captaincooter9244]

It also sounds mad with an exhaust and an intake manifold

[@nathanelliott6770]

Love my rabbit, 174k miles running strong!

[@Emoralis]

Had mine since October last year. Only problem I’ve had was the motor for the recirc in the hvac stripped out. Apparently it had some problems that were fixed before I got it but I don’t know what those were. Seemed like the previous owners were afraid of maintenance. Dirty low oil, factory spark plugs with 140k miles on them. The plug gap was about 1/4 inch. Yikes 😬

[@user-zc4nn9ri1t]

what intake are you running

[@ThePeavey23]

I have a 07 rabbit 2.5 5 speed , I honestly bought it because I was a winter beater but that was 2 years ago . After driving it for 1 winter I’m totally hooked , I have a newer 1500 that sits , every one lol when they see me get out of it but who cares I just like the dumb pos drives . The 5 cylinder is mint paired with a stick it’s so fun. I will buy a nicer cleaner one next

[@EastDallasKicks]

Bro why do yall get non airbag steering wheels. I get mod the car, personalize it and make it your own but damn you can’t always predict other drivers. You probably wanna keep your facial structure

[@initialyeet3951]

Exactly, also they don’t fit the design of a new car

[@EastDallasKicks]

@@initialyeet3951 vw makes it fun by using the same clock spring. You could even use an audi steering wheel. Most clock springs can be swapped to different VAG vehicles. I’m going to attempt to install a 2012 beatle wheel on my rabbit. Difference was mine had an only revision clockspring unlike the springs that VAG cars have been using for like more than a decade now

[@Radec74]

I have an 09 rabbit 2dr, what tire and wheel specs do you have in this video?

[@Shoffty]

They're Audi A3 wheels. 18x8 with a 225/40r18 tire

[@lickwidgoat3480]

Jetta< 178,000 miles , runs the same, as when i got it at 92,000 had only 3 probs the whole time, rear hub, 1 coil, 1 plug, thats it. Average 30 mpg in manual. Oh ya and the stupid key is still fuggerd, but still worksish.

[@agondard12]

5-10k! Wow 😳 in Europe they're pretty much the cheapest a car can get

[@Shoffty]

Car prices are weird here in the US. Somehow $5k is on the low end

[@F-35LightningII-vf9do]

just bought mine and i live in ohio