Good and Bad points of the Eos

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Eos TDI 2.0 Aus8

Discussion Starter · Mar 29, 2008

I am collecting an Icelandic Grey Eos TDI 2.0 Diesel Turbo with DSG (auto transmission) tomorrow Sun 30 Mar 08; and should get a lot of Vitamin D.

To me, the Eos represents unrivalled value for a hard top convertible and coupe with a sunroof. I think its other good points include:

Quality interior (material and fit); Exceeds Astra Twintop by far; Stops short of BMW & Mercedes-Benz;
DSG - Slick 6 speed auto transmission; Beats the new Mercedes C Class entry level models of 5 speed autos;
Relatively quiet and frugal diesel engine; Much quieter than a Merc C220 CDI;
Pretty looking front; Not as good looking as a BMW 3 series convertible, but is half its price (Australian pricing is awkward when compared to the US and the UK).

Its bad points include:

Not great looking backside and side profile
Front wheel drive

What do other Eos owners who have had the car for some time think?

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pacemaker1000

· #6 · Mar 31, 2008

1, should have waited for the DSG (so not technically a fault)
2, wind noise around top of windscreen with roof up( not a whistle/ leak but just noisy, suppose due to lack of insulation and sunroof)
3, lack of grip when pulling off.
4, poor standard spec( no cruise, steering wheel controls, auto light/wipers. all standard on lesser vw models)

personally i love the look of the car from all angles especially with the roof up

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pacemaker1000

· #9 · Mar 31, 2008

SiJ2000 said:
Just love it.... Don't mean to rub it in, but the DSG is the best thing in the whole world!

GRRR

i have had autos for 12 years and really miss it

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pacemaker1000

· #10 · Mar 31, 2008

Stephb said:
Ive not had no wind noise to be honest its as quiet as a mouse. I got the MF steering wheel so got that didnt go for cruise control dont need it erm its just fantastic

Steph xx

i tried 2 others and they were the same

mind you its hard to hear over the clatter of a deisel

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