Right here goes...probably the most stupid question to ask in a "EOS fan website" but were any of you Eos owners torn between which convertible to get? i have spent 3 months thinking EOS or Audi A4 cab? both have pros and cons but iv thought about it so much now i my head is mushed!
Maybe the dumbest question to ask here?
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No contest on my part.
The Eos was the car I'd been waiting for for years!
Don't like the security risk of soft-tops for everyday use so CCs were a Godsend for me, but I thought the others either too ugly (Peugeot), too cheap (Megane), too small (Tigra), not sporty enough (Volvo/Astra) or too expensive! Focus CC and BMW 3-series cabrio didn't exist at the time.
The Eos was affordable, good quality, great engines (VW Turbo - brilliant!), not bad looking, handled well and is surprisingly roomy for a CC. All the road-tests I read in magazines placed it head and shoulders above the others and they were right. There's still no contest.
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only rag top i would buy is a 2 seater like a boxter, 4 seaters look crap like a pram and quite funny when on the moyorway with the hood bulging
eos or new bm 3 series are the only decent ones out there
eos or new bm 3 series are the only decent ones out there
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Couple of questions:
1. Are you looking for used or new? A new A4 Cabrio costs a good $10k (USD) more than an Eos, though it is the same chasis and comes with a ragtop vs. a hardtop.
2. Do you need AWD for the winter? Then the A4 would be a better choice with the quattro AWD.
3. Have you considered a 2-seater? In that case, the Mercedes SLK, BMW Z4, and Porsche Boxster are worth a look, though they are a little pricier... then again, a Mazda Miata could be fun, as well as a Pontiac Solstice or Nissan Z 'vert... Good 4-seaters to look into are the Mercedes CLK, BMW 3-series, and the Volvo C70.
4. What is the budget you have for this car?
If you do have it narrowed down to the Eos and A4 cabrio, then the real answer is - what car suits your needs better? The A4 has a little more luxury, and a 'name.' and is available with AWD, while the Eos has the slick hardtop and a cheaper base price. Both are built on the same chassis and essentially the same drivetrain (IIRC, the 2.0T is a bored and stroked 1.8T motor, and the 1.8T motor is a proven powerplant).
For my wife, the Eos was a better fit in various terms including safety, theft prevention, looks, and price.
-Z-man.
1. Are you looking for used or new? A new A4 Cabrio costs a good $10k (USD) more than an Eos, though it is the same chasis and comes with a ragtop vs. a hardtop.
2. Do you need AWD for the winter? Then the A4 would be a better choice with the quattro AWD.
3. Have you considered a 2-seater? In that case, the Mercedes SLK, BMW Z4, and Porsche Boxster are worth a look, though they are a little pricier... then again, a Mazda Miata could be fun, as well as a Pontiac Solstice or Nissan Z 'vert... Good 4-seaters to look into are the Mercedes CLK, BMW 3-series, and the Volvo C70.
4. What is the budget you have for this car?
If you do have it narrowed down to the Eos and A4 cabrio, then the real answer is - what car suits your needs better? The A4 has a little more luxury, and a 'name.' and is available with AWD, while the Eos has the slick hardtop and a cheaper base price. Both are built on the same chassis and essentially the same drivetrain (IIRC, the 2.0T is a bored and stroked 1.8T motor, and the 1.8T motor is a proven powerplant).
For my wife, the Eos was a better fit in various terms including safety, theft prevention, looks, and price.
-Z-man.
Ahh right fair enough! Yeah thats not bad really considering its only my 3rd car and i've been driving 4 years and 3 months£1000?!! Blimy Stephno I meant the audi was more to insure which is naff as it is slower! Must be coz of the ragg top
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I was torn between the Eos and the Focus when first looking for a convertible. The others fell by the wayside early on. In the end it came down to cost and I went for the Focus although the Eos was our favourite. Since a Renault Clio took the front end off before xmas, I'm back in the market. Strangely, the tables have turned and now the Eos is a lot cheaper than the Focus so I'm back on track for a VW. At the end of the day, its what 'rocks your boat' when you drive the car. Also, don't always take the bad press on a vehicle on face value. My Focus was bone dry and trouble free.
I must say however, I'm really looking forward to my Eos arriving. Its a loverly looking car.
I must say however, I'm really looking forward to my Eos arriving. Its a loverly looking car.
"Strangely, the tables have turned and now the Eos is a lot cheaper"
Hi Lucari
Good to see you have one on order, I have heard that the prices of the VW range is due to go up. (yes I know there is a recession, but this is from a good source)
Don't let the negative threads put you off (I have had mine now about 7 months, not a dicky of a problem). There are a little under 2000 members on this site, this initself is a extremely small percentage of the number of actual Eos's sold, and the number of negative threads (though each may have many replies/comments) are comming from a very small pecentage of our 2000 members. Taking it over-all I would think this is very acceptable "risk", no greater than difficulties wih any other car you may buy (though I hasten to add I feel for those few who are posing problems)
Derek
Hi Lucari
Good to see you have one on order, I have heard that the prices of the VW range is due to go up. (yes I know there is a recession, but this is from a good source)
Don't let the negative threads put you off (I have had mine now about 7 months, not a dicky of a problem). There are a little under 2000 members on this site, this initself is a extremely small percentage of the number of actual Eos's sold, and the number of negative threads (though each may have many replies/comments) are comming from a very small pecentage of our 2000 members. Taking it over-all I would think this is very acceptable "risk", no greater than difficulties wih any other car you may buy (though I hasten to add I feel for those few who are posing problems)
Derek
The bottom line Davey g is when you look at the two side by side which one makes you think 'yes' ? Thats the one to go for. For me, I saw the ad on tv and loved the car immediately.When I saw and drove a friends EOS, that was it, straight down to the showroom and ordered it. We humans are a strange lot arn't we, you can get 99 good reports on something but its the 1 bad report that sticks in the mind! Rathbod's post is a good one to go by. Good Luck what ever you choose.
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Having said what I did in my last post, think the A4 cabrio is still a very class act and is beautifully made, with a great engine choice.
It's not quite the sharp drive an Eos 2.0 TFSI is however.. But it does have a bit more room and I think even with the hood up is a very good-looking car indeed.
It's not quite the sharp drive an Eos 2.0 TFSI is however.. But it does have a bit more room and I think even with the hood up is a very good-looking car indeed.
Yes i agree i think the new facelift model A4 Cab is very very good looking (not that the eos isnt) A4 pros...the badge, the class...(leaky freeness?????) obviously a proven car as there are lots of generations....EOS pros...Hardtop, faster and cheaper to insure...and exclusive.....Talking on Exclusivity i wonder why if its such a good car why are they so dam rare? i hardly see any! but i see the peugeot the renaults and the astra twin tops out in there masses.............
"Talking on Exclusivity i wonder why if its such a good car why are they so dam rare?"
Perhaps it's because of the cost of buying one in the first place and not with standing the service costs, my local Audi dealer is in excess of £100 per hour labour
D.
Perhaps it's because of the cost of buying one in the first place and not with standing the service costs, my local Audi dealer is in excess of £100 per hour labour
D.
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There are several seasons why the Eos is rare - for one thing, VW is not producing that many of them. IIRC, for the '09 model year, they are making 10,000 for the US. Compared to how many Jettas, New Beetles, Passats..etc. you see running around - that's a fairly low number.
Also: there simply isn't much of a market demand for the Eos - partly because of the economy, partly because of the cost, and partly because VW hasn't really pushed the car much in terms of marketting.
Having said that, once we purchased our Eos, driving around town, we spotted quite a few other Eos owners - the other day, we counted four of these cars in the town we live in! (My wife wasn't too happy about that, given that she wanted something no one else has!)
-Z
Isn't that how it always is, you buy a car and then it looks like the whole world owns one.
There are 4 in the lots around the building I'm in now (including my own) but mine is the only VR6.
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We pick up our new car on Friday, having seen it two weeks ago sitting in the showroom looking lovely. We weren't looking for a convertible 9or at least I didn't think we were!) but saw this and drooled.....This is my husbands new car, last one was a toyota verso so a big difference. We have read all the posting related to creaks and leaks and still fell in love so did the deal last weekend and feel very lucky as no wait for delivery etc, It is pretty much fully specc'd, just adding cruise control. Haven't seen many around but no doubt they will pop up....J
Tis an honest question. I spent a lot of time testing ALL the convertibles (except BMW 3) for a four year contract from work. I was very torn between Audi/Saab/EOS: All three were the same price so...
Rarity
Audi : Ubiquitous
Eos : Rare
Saab : "different"
Handling
Audi : Aging chassis and hard handling - needs replacing
Eos (Sport) : Superb cruising with smooth handling
Saab : better than the Audi
Interior
Audi : Black nappa other colours much more expensive
Eos : Red nappa (not all leather)
Saab : Cream/grey
Rear leg room (I have two children)
Audi = Saab
Eos : +1" when front seat adjusted
Consumption
Audi = Eos (same 2.0 TDI) = 45mpg
Saab : about 40mpg with Fiat diesel
Boot
Audi = Saab
Eos : 400L and can take a small Dog box - (I am not joking)
And the kicker....
Audi : Dark headlining
Eos : GLASS ROOF
Saab : light headlining
So I chose an Eos. I haven't regretted it. One neighbour has the Audi, another the Saab. My ranking was Eos > Saab > Audi. I think the Aud is showing its age in the handling dept, the Saab in the interior dept. The next Saab will have a hard top.
Looking again, I'd make the same choice above the A3 and 1-series. A great family car for small families (I also have a CRV).
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