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
Re: 2008 Volkswagen Eos - Great car!
Jul 23, 2008
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All I can say is make sure you get rid of it before the warranty runs out. Oh yeah & get used to water leaks.
I gave the EOS a serious look while I was at the dealer making my deposit for the 09 TDI Jetta. What a GREAT looking car. If I had the garage space and some extra cash, I'd buy one for a fun car. It's a tad too small for my daily driving needs (I'm a salesmen that carries a lot of literature) but it truly beats everything I've seen so far in a retractable hard top.
Willy
Well, so far I'm quite happy with the Eos. It's fun to drive, and I'm getting great MPG. But, on the issue of problems ... I hope you find help for your negative attitude and pessimism issues! Paul
I got the 7-year mechanical breakdown insurance on my EOS... so I'm not worried. And the leaks are minor. Even through a high-pressure carwash only minor drips...
Its not a pessimism issue. Its a realism issue. I worked at a VW dealership for 2 years having to fix those things. Nothing but headaches.
Only 2 years, I been doing the VW dealer for 35+. Where and which dealer?
Mississauga Volkswagen in Ontario Canada
Wise decision.
What leaks in a new car. My 10yr+ Chrysler has never leaked.
The 2 VW Beetles I had many years ago also didn't leak. Where is the body made, in low quality Mexico?
I know a chap who works in VW service- BC, Canada. His wife works in service at a Toyota dealership. They compared notes and he bought a Toyota. His boss threatened to fire him, but changed his mind when he heard the reason he didn't buy a VW for himself.
Another friend is from Germany. He gave up > Its not a pessimism issue. Its a realism issue. I worked at a VW dealership
The roofs leak. VW's say 1 drip per second is acceptable. Only with this on the EOS is most times the leak drips right on the drivers & passangers leg.
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