[neh321]

Apparently there is a report in the quality German car magazine Auto Motor und Sport about the replacement for the Beetle in 2012. A VW spokesman has described the report as "speculation".

The interesting bit is at the end, where the magazine also reports that "VW was mulling plans to end production of the Eos convertible that is fitted with a foldable steel roof". A VW spokesman refused to comment.

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[SKIDOO]

Apparently there is a report in the quality German car magazine Auto Motor und Sport about the replacement for the Beetle in 2012. A VW spokesman has described the report as "speculation".

The interesting bit is at the end, where the magazine also reports that "VW was mulling plans to end production of the Eos convertible that is fitted with a foldable steel roof". A VW spokesman refused to comment.

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If they do end it neh321, we really will be the owners of a 'classic car, limited edition' !!!!!

 

[neh321]

On further investigation it seems VW will re-introduce a soft-top Golf Convertible in 2010/11 and run the 2 models in parallel until 2012, when Eos production will cease.

There will be no direct replacement - the Golf Convertible will effectively have replaced it plus there'll be the new Beetle Cabrio. VW don't want to be making 3 similar-sized convertibles!

 

[nail-z-gull]

On further investigation it seems VW will re-introduce a soft-top Golf Convertible in 2010/11 and run the 2 models in parallel until 2012, when Eos production will cease.

There will be no direct replacement - the Golf Convertible will effectively have replaced it plus there'll be the new Beetle Cabrio. VW don't want to be making 3 similar-sized convertibles!

That's tragic news! I'm already contemplating the spec for my 2009/10 EOS when I get around to replace my current one.

 

[sethworld]

odds are good the the Eos will become an A3 or A4 convertible. Fits that market better anyway.

 

[cb391]

Any chance the Eos might be a kind of collectors car like the old air cooled stuff of years gone by?

 

[Stephb]

I ordered my 08 eos about 2 weeks ago maybe i should put a few more extras on it

BTW has anyone got a chrome grille on the front or are they all black???

thanks

Stephb xx

 

[neh321]

Any chance the Eos might be a kind of collectors car like the old air cooled stuff of years gone by?

Almost certainly in 20/30 years time since they will only ever be made in relatively small numbers and retractable hardtops may be a relic of the past by then?!

 

[neh321]

I ordered my 08 eos about 2 weeks ago maybe i should put a few more extras on it

BTW has anyone got a chrome grille on the front or are they all black???

thanks

Stephb xx

Aren't the 08s same as 07s regarding the front grille? Silver on Sport/V6 models - in UK anyway - black on the others?

 

[SKIDOO]

Aren't the 08s same as 07s regarding the front grille? Silver on Sport/V6 models - in UK anyway - black on the others?

Think you right there neh. We have same spec as you but with DSG.

 

[cb391]

Almost certainly in 20/30 years time since they will only ever be made in relatively small numbers and retractable hardtops may be a relic of the past by then?!

Gee, I hope I'm around to see that!!