Hi everyone: I just bought my EOS with auto transmission. I really wanted a 6 spd manual but there were only two in the entire western US. Neither car was in a color I liked so I settled for an Eos with an auto trans. Did anyone else have this experience when purchasing their Eos?
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If what you are describing as an automatic transmission is really the DSG, I really doubt you'll be disappointed in it. Mine is a Lux, so there was no choice for 6 sp manual anyway. However the DSG is GREAT!!!
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Perhaps there are more manual transmission Eos on the East Coast, but my wife and I had no problem finding a 6-speed back in the spring. There were at least a half-dozen to choose from at local dealers. Several more were within reasonable driving distance, so we were able to bargain between dealers and get a good price on a car with the color we wanted.
Even though the shifter is cable-operated, it's nice and tight. Clutch uptake is smooth. The car is really a blast to drive with the manual. Sorry to talk about how great it is, after you weren't able to score one! But, as Darren's mentioned, the DSG is certainly better than an old-fashioned automatic.
Even though the shifter is cable-operated, it's nice and tight. Clutch uptake is smooth. The car is really a blast to drive with the manual. Sorry to talk about how great it is, after you weren't able to score one! But, as Darren's mentioned, the DSG is certainly better than an old-fashioned automatic.
No problem in Massachusetts
My dealer had 5 cars on the lot when I went to test drive- only one was a manual. It was black, which I didn't want-- but it only took them 2 days to get my car from another local dealer.
I agree with Lucid-- the 6 speed is terrific. (And he is obviously a man of great taste! <g>)
My dealer had 5 cars on the lot when I went to test drive- only one was a manual. It was black, which I didn't want-- but it only took them 2 days to get my car from another local dealer.
I agree with Lucid-- the 6 speed is terrific. (And he is obviously a man of great taste! <g>)
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I agree, my manual is playing up crunching through second at the moment! Auto all the way! lol 
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It's funny, but you won't find a more dedicated car faction than manual transmission purists. The ranks unfortunately are dwindling in the U.S., what with rampant stop-and-go traffic and the difficulty using a cell phone, texting, and eating breakfast while trying to operate a traditional gear shift & clutch.
Just about every VW salesman we talked to did a double-take and was flummoxed when we said the Eos we were looking to buy for my wife had to have the 6-speed. The only salesman who didn't (and whom we eventually bought from) was a really nice Eastern European guy, who responded, "Good choice! My wife loves hers!" We did test drive a car with the DSG at one dealer, and although it's much better than an old-school automatic, to us it simply wasn't as much fun and the driving experience wasn't as involving.
We didn't trade in our old Sebring GTC Convertible, because, yes, it had a 5-speed. You think a dealer won't give you a fair trade-in value, try trading in a car with a manual tranny! Fortunately, I found a kindred soul via Craigslist and sold the Sebring in three days for $2K more than dealer offers. The buyer's kids were off to college, and she wanted an inexpensive, fun four-seater convertible with a standard.
The only problem with the Eos' transmission is that I don't drive it often, because it's my wife's DD. After driving my CRX or Dakota for a week, when we go out on a Friday night and I'm behind wheel of the Eos, I have to remind myself, "Okay, reverse is up and to the left..."
Just about every VW salesman we talked to did a double-take and was flummoxed when we said the Eos we were looking to buy for my wife had to have the 6-speed. The only salesman who didn't (and whom we eventually bought from) was a really nice Eastern European guy, who responded, "Good choice! My wife loves hers!" We did test drive a car with the DSG at one dealer, and although it's much better than an old-school automatic, to us it simply wasn't as much fun and the driving experience wasn't as involving.
We didn't trade in our old Sebring GTC Convertible, because, yes, it had a 5-speed. You think a dealer won't give you a fair trade-in value, try trading in a car with a manual tranny! Fortunately, I found a kindred soul via Craigslist and sold the Sebring in three days for $2K more than dealer offers. The buyer's kids were off to college, and she wanted an inexpensive, fun four-seater convertible with a standard.
The only problem with the Eos' transmission is that I don't drive it often, because it's my wife's DD. After driving my CRX or Dakota for a week, when we go out on a Friday night and I'm behind wheel of the Eos, I have to remind myself, "Okay, reverse is up and to the left..."
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for me it was the other way around
when i bought my first EOS it only came in manual and although i thought i could live with it i soon swapped it in for the brilliant DSG when it came available.
when i bought my first EOS it only came in manual and although i thought i could live with it i soon swapped it in for the brilliant DSG when it came available.
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Thought about a manual, but wife said no. We live in the land of constant stop and go so the DSG was what we got. Getting older also has something to do with choice. Finding a manual Eos in the western half of the US is a bit of a challenge. Maybe the snowy winters in the East makes more demand for a manual, so maybe more dealers there ordered them. It's all about what suits you best.
Mine is a 6 speed manual and its great. I never keep a car long enough for the warranty to expire but would be interested to find out the cost of a replacement manual box compared to the DSG, perhaps ill ask the dealer when I go in there next.
I was in there this morning but diddnt think to ask them. One thing I did see was an R32 Golf with a snapped cam chain - what a mess!
I was in there this morning but diddnt think to ask them. One thing I did see was an R32 Golf with a snapped cam chain - what a mess!
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My husband and I specified that we wanted a manual transmission, and we both really enjoy the 6-speed manual we ended up with. The salesman looked around for a trade he could do that met our specifications (Comfortline package, in white or blue, but no 18" wheels or ski package), and he finally found our baby.
We're both "manual transmission purists," and we really enjoy the feel of a fully manual transmission.
We're both "manual transmission purists," and we really enjoy the feel of a fully manual transmission.
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I have to admit that whenever it has been my choice, I have always chosen a manual (Company cars usually have to be Automatic, as the guy who gets your job talks the talk, but can't drive the drive) or sometimes the car you want just doesn't come in a manual.
This time around I could have gone either way, but eventually came to the conclusion that the resale value on the DSG would be much better than on a manual - and every road test I read said that the DSG/Diesel combination was the pick of the bunch - and my Forester is a manual if I get the urge.
I am really happy with the DSG (don't use manual mode much as it doesn't feel quite right) and am really impressed with the economy - averaging under 6 litres per 100km after 15000km - but sometimes I wonder.........
This time around I could have gone either way, but eventually came to the conclusion that the resale value on the DSG would be much better than on a manual - and every road test I read said that the DSG/Diesel combination was the pick of the bunch - and my Forester is a manual if I get the urge.
I am really happy with the DSG (don't use manual mode much as it doesn't feel quite right) and am really impressed with the economy - averaging under 6 litres per 100km after 15000km - but sometimes I wonder.........
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All,
When I test-drove the Eos, it was a 2.0 litre T-FSI with DSG. I liked it, and certainly the performance in sprt mode was very good (on paper, the saem as the manual). However, I opted for the 6-speed manual when I bought it, and love it. I am not really a manual purist (my wife's Nissan Qashqai is an auto and is fine, although not that engaging), but I can commute through some pleasint, windy Sussex roads and I enjoy the control when I want to overtake.
For me, I just prefer the manual, the 6-speed is a fantastic 'box. And my wife prefers auto, so tends not to try to prise the Eos out of my hands... which has got to be a bonus!
Cheers
Chip
When I test-drove the Eos, it was a 2.0 litre T-FSI with DSG. I liked it, and certainly the performance in sprt mode was very good (on paper, the saem as the manual). However, I opted for the 6-speed manual when I bought it, and love it. I am not really a manual purist (my wife's Nissan Qashqai is an auto and is fine, although not that engaging), but I can commute through some pleasint, windy Sussex roads and I enjoy the control when I want to overtake.
For me, I just prefer the manual, the 6-speed is a fantastic 'box. And my wife prefers auto, so tends not to try to prise the Eos out of my hands... which has got to be a bonus!
Cheers
Chip
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2012 Eos manual may be going the way of the dodo
Disclaimer: I am a no apologies manual transmission purist:
Just updated my 2008 Eos to a 2011 with manual. Only two were available on the West Coast and I got one of them. I was told that in 2012, there would be no manual transmission available on the Eos, just the DSG.
A car that is this much fun to drive should at least have a manual transmission option...those who agree should let VW know.
Save the manual transmission for those of us who love it
Disclaimer: I am a no apologies manual transmission purist:
Just updated my 2008 Eos to a 2011 with manual. Only two were available on the West Coast and I got one of them. I was told that in 2012, there would be no manual transmission available on the Eos, just the DSG.
A car that is this much fun to drive should at least have a manual transmission option...those who agree should let VW know.
Save the manual transmission for those of us who love it
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