Looking at a Toyota Rav4 and a VW Rabbitt at respective Dealers?

Does anyone own either vehicle and any thoughts on what a reasonable price would be for either? Rav is a 2007 base model, with 26k (leased to a company before) Rabbit a 2008, is next model up, so more extras ie cold package, comfort package, sunroof.



Also what would be the problems to consider with either vehicle?Looking at a Toyota Rav4 and a VW Rabbitt at respective Dealers?I was a new car toyota certified salesman.



Toyota rav 4 is a better car then vw rabbit.



Toyotas have a great reputation, higher resale and are the #2 manufacturer in the world and will beat GM for #1 spot soon.



Dont worry about leased miles.



For value, go to kbb.com and look at trade in value and this is what a dealer will pay for a car. then look at retail and this is what they will try to sell it to you for.



Try to negotiate the best deal.



Get your own finance rates first at your bank before you go to the dealer.



Dealers can add up to 3% higher to a loan and get away with it, so you could pay more for a car and more for interest rates.



Shop around for the best Rav 4 and dont be afraid to walk out of the dealers showroom. you must negotiate hard or walk



vote me for the best answerLooking at a Toyota Rav4 and a VW Rabbitt at respective Dealers?If you use edmunds.com, you can determine the market price for both vehicles. edmunds also has a cost of ownership model that will show you total cost to own each vehicle each year for up to 5 years. It is a great way to compare choices.



Both should be under factory warranty so initial problems should be covered. Toyota has a much better reliability record than VW so the Rav4 might be a better choice if you plan on owning it for a number of years.Looking at a Toyota Rav4 and a VW Rabbitt at respective Dealers?Rav4 has that spare tire on the back if you get hit from behind, it shatters the rear glass and is expensive to replace.



the VW rabbit is basically a Jetta with a hatchback.

the 5 cyl engine is not the great on mpg.



of these 2 the VW seems the better deal but



I get a Honda CR-V, if I was you.



if you want a VW wait till the 2009 Jetta TDI is available.