[AshleyHartman]

Hello! I am selling my EOS... the timing chain broke a little over a month ago and I havent had the time or energy to fix it... it had a recall on this but since it has over 100xxx VW does not honor the standing "lawsuit"... I know it's a long shot to post on this site seeing as how everyone is pretty spread out location wise but before I junk it or scrap it I figured I'd try to get what I can and to a fellow EOS lover... I'm located In California,bay area. Any and all offer are welcome

 

[cb391]

07 Eos has a timing belt and not a chain. Engine is probably trash. Would be good for body parts and the roof if it works.

 

[SALBERS]

I don't get it

I don't get it. Why not drop an exchange engine in it and drive away?

 

[cb391]

May not be cost effective.

 

[Steve0]

No, not cost effective at all!

Three years ago the serpentine belt in my 2012 Eos Executive broke, damaging the engine, and stranding me in the Costco parking lot. I was facing at least a $7,000 repair with about a $7,000 residual on my car in working condition. I was this close to scrapping it for metal when a co-worker hooked me up with a BMW dealer about 60 miles away, that not only gave me a $3,000 trade-in (I took the money and ran) but towed it to their facility (about a $600 tow).

VW wouldn't do anything for me, despite the belt being a "known issue," and I joined the class action. But my Eos had over 120k miles on it, so the class action settlement had no provision for me. I asked for clarification from the class action lawyer, but no reply.

That was a sad time. That 2012 was the second Eos I'd had. I loved that car. I posted a sad goodbye on this forum, and ended up buying a CPO 2013 BMW 328i convertible. While I'll always remember my Eoses fondly, I have no love for VW. And the 328i is a delight to drive.

 

[Desert Eos]

I wish I'd heard about this timing belt issue sooner! My 2007 recently went over 100k. How much do they cost to replace before something bad happens?

 

[footballderrick]

Hello are you parting it out?? I'm interested in the grill. With the VW logo. Let me know

 

[Derbytime1]

The 3.2 does have a timing chain.

 

[Alaskaman]

The 2.0l CTTA engine also has a timing chain. At least my 2009 does. Or that's what two different German Specialty mechanics have told me after opening it up for other work. Wo knew?