I just purchased a new 2008 Eos, after looking at several other convertibles. The retractable hardtop/sunroof make this an especially remarkable car. I nearly bought a BMW 328i hardtop convert, but the Eos is more than $15K less ... and gets better ratings in Consumer Reports. I've been a Toyota customer for many years, and I seriously considered the Solara ragtop, but I like the retractable metal roof on the Eos much better. Visibility is also so much better with the top up on an Eos. Perhaps Toyota will have a retractable hardtop in the near future, since this ('08) is the last model year for the Solara. For now, the Eos gets my vote as the best 4+ passenger convertible around $30K. If you get the most expensive Eos, you can still spend around $40K ... but the typical trim levels are close to $30K with normal discounts. And ... 0% financing for 36 months. It's not a flashy car like the BMW, but it has clean lines and attractive, understated good looks. Good job VW! Paul
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15 years ago