Hello EOS folk. Great website! I live in Perth, Australia and have just started looking to buy an EOS. Any tips on features I should be asking for at the dealership? There's so many options! I'm thinking diesel, fabric seats, auto and no specific colour. I don't want to buy one and find it's missing some important bits. This is a big ticket item for me!
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The main options other than what you have already stated, at least for me, would be 18" wheels and mp3 option on the CD. Get the wind deflector def worth the extra.
PS welcome to the site and get your order in soon so you can appreciate what an Eos does for your ego.
PS welcome to the site and get your order in soon so you can appreciate what an Eos does for your ego.
You'll love it
I'm just back from a long drive (by British standards) from my Yorkshire home to the middle of Italy in my Eos. I have a diesel with few extras and have never regretted my choice. I am not persuaded that big wheels and thin tyres are a worthwhile extra - the standard ones are fine. My car is silver, which I believe shows the dirt less than the darker colours. I would have liked the auto option but it wasn't available on the diesels when I bought mine in December '06.
I like the diesel for the mileage (47.8 mpg overall) as I hate stopping to fill up. On the German autobahns I cruise at 90-95 and did let the brute have its head for a few miles at an indicated 130 last week. Otherwise I rarely go much past 80. I have done 20,000 miles now, with one oil change. Oil consumption is virtually nil.
I have never owned a car which has pleased me so much and can't understand why there are not more around. I saw none in Italy and only two all the time I was in Germany.
One extra which I added was a set of mud-flaps, but that is probably of much more value in the Yorkshire winter than it would be in Oz. However, if you are likely to do any mileage on unmade surfaces in the rainy season, I recommend them...
Good luck with your choice
Noel
I'm just back from a long drive (by British standards) from my Yorkshire home to the middle of Italy in my Eos. I have a diesel with few extras and have never regretted my choice. I am not persuaded that big wheels and thin tyres are a worthwhile extra - the standard ones are fine. My car is silver, which I believe shows the dirt less than the darker colours. I would have liked the auto option but it wasn't available on the diesels when I bought mine in December '06.
I like the diesel for the mileage (47.8 mpg overall) as I hate stopping to fill up. On the German autobahns I cruise at 90-95 and did let the brute have its head for a few miles at an indicated 130 last week. Otherwise I rarely go much past 80. I have done 20,000 miles now, with one oil change. Oil consumption is virtually nil.
I have never owned a car which has pleased me so much and can't understand why there are not more around. I saw none in Italy and only two all the time I was in Germany.
One extra which I added was a set of mud-flaps, but that is probably of much more value in the Yorkshire winter than it would be in Oz. However, if you are likely to do any mileage on unmade surfaces in the rainy season, I recommend them...
Good luck with your choice
Noel
If you're going for the diesel, make sure it's the new common rail (post May 26, 2008 production), as it's a HUGE improvement over the old unit (quieter & smoother). I agree the wind deflector is a must, though it can be ordered as an accessory anyway at virtually the same cost. Personally, I would steer clear of the 18" wheels, as the ride quality is noticeably harsher than with the 17s (I tried both before ordering).
As for other options, all I took was the metallic paint and the Nappa leather upgrade (Vienna leather was standard on the luxury model I went for); the paint is good, but the Nappa leather is, IMHO, a rip-off, since they only cover the centre sections of the seats and the rest is imitation leather designed to match the less smooth Vienna. I have written to VW to complain about this, as it's a bit of a mess.
As for other options, all I took was the metallic paint and the Nappa leather upgrade (Vienna leather was standard on the luxury model I went for); the paint is good, but the Nappa leather is, IMHO, a rip-off, since they only cover the centre sections of the seats and the rest is imitation leather designed to match the less smooth Vienna. I have written to VW to complain about this, as it's a bit of a mess.
Putting the pieces together...
Thanks for the replies. I'll now go for my test drive a bit more Eos savvy.. The dealer has let me know that there is a Eos 2.0TDI Auto in stock with cloth trim. The reason for my cloth trim prefernce is the hot Aussie summers and not wanting to cover leather with towels.. Can you get custom made fabric covers for the Eos based on the airbag situation?
Thanks for the replies. I'll now go for my test drive a bit more Eos savvy.. The dealer has let me know that there is a Eos 2.0TDI Auto in stock with cloth trim. The reason for my cloth trim prefernce is the hot Aussie summers and not wanting to cover leather with towels.. Can you get custom made fabric covers for the Eos based on the airbag situation?
Sand,
Make sure you drive all the configurations of the vehicle with regard to engine type and transmission type. Many of the features available on the vehicle that people are recommending, you will get are standard on the vehicles delivered here in Australia, and in some cases visa versa. You may want to get to try and get a heads up with regard to what is happening with the Eos in the world of VW. Are there changes to engines or transmissions in the pipeline and if so when will they occur, or even if they are worth waiting for .................or anything else like that in the wind.
This allows you to get the latest techno and feature advances with your vehicle when you order. Obviously this information can be difficult to obtain but the net is a fanatastic place to start. I know that this raises the issue of when do I jump in to the deep water to purchase? Well I cant answer that but at least you will have "peace of mind" and the satisfaction of knowing you have exhausted all avenues before you purchased your vehicle with its chosen final configuration. By doing this I reckon you will be happier with the vehicle if you decide to keep it for a long period. I personally waited 12 months from the time I decided to buy to the time I ordered. This also allowed me to watch and just see what sort of issues existing owners where experiencing and what sort of support they were getting from VW.
Overall there were very few problems found, particularly with the vehicles delivered to, and living in Australia for some reason. Anyway its all good fun !!
Make sure you drive all the configurations of the vehicle with regard to engine type and transmission type. Many of the features available on the vehicle that people are recommending, you will get are standard on the vehicles delivered here in Australia, and in some cases visa versa. You may want to get to try and get a heads up with regard to what is happening with the Eos in the world of VW. Are there changes to engines or transmissions in the pipeline and if so when will they occur, or even if they are worth waiting for .................or anything else like that in the wind.
This allows you to get the latest techno and feature advances with your vehicle when you order. Obviously this information can be difficult to obtain but the net is a fanatastic place to start. I know that this raises the issue of when do I jump in to the deep water to purchase? Well I cant answer that but at least you will have "peace of mind" and the satisfaction of knowing you have exhausted all avenues before you purchased your vehicle with its chosen final configuration. By doing this I reckon you will be happier with the vehicle if you decide to keep it for a long period. I personally waited 12 months from the time I decided to buy to the time I ordered. This also allowed me to watch and just see what sort of issues existing owners where experiencing and what sort of support they were getting from VW.
Overall there were very few problems found, particularly with the vehicles delivered to, and living in Australia for some reason. Anyway its all good fun !!
As I mentioned above, make sure it's the new common rail TDI and that he's not trying to get rid of old stock on you (as my dealer tried to do with me!)
What would the old model be called if the new one is the 'new common rail?' I received a message today telling me the Eos I was planning to test drive on Tuesday sold today, but they are getting another one in for me to try later in the week. By then I should be a full bottle on Eos's!!
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Now had the Eos for 13 months and done 27000km I find the leather not be too hot in the summer - and it was hot last summer - remember Boxing day - I think it was 42. The aircond is terrific. Put the roof up during the day in the summer. The windbreaker is a must in the winter. I find the Xenons are absolutely fantastic and the ride with the 18s are fine. The diesel pulls like a train and noise is never really a problem. I think we are stuck with the 8 valve non common rail diesel at the moment. I usually get 850 km to a tank - 55 liters in the metro area.
Great car - get one and enjoy the drive to work.
Great car - get one and enjoy the drive to work.
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Hi Sand [or should I say "sandgroper" - our national nickname for West Australians for our international members],
Having lived in Perth and also owned a convertible with leather upholstery, I am firmly of the opinion the cloth trim is best suited to Perth however you do not get the heated seat option to the best of my knowledge. If you spend a significant amount of time down South or inland where frosts occur in winter, I would suggest the leather option to get the heated seats.
I was informed by the dealer who sold my partner's car that it is not possible to fit seat covers to the Eos as the side airbags are located in the base of the seat.
Make sure you specify an MY09 specification if you order your car with the diesel engine and DSG transmission to get the common rail and hill-hold features standard on this model. In my opinion, the diesel version would be ideal for Perth from fuel economy and driving conditions perspectives.
I would careful examine whether you need the sat-nav option as the cost of downloading upgraded maps is a consideration especially when compared with alternative portable sat-nav units that can be moved from car to car when needed. Factory sat-nav units fitted to imported cars seem to more prone to false navigation directions than those fitted to locally made vehicles presumably due to time delays in updating the map data for changes.
If you intend doing a lot of night driving outside Perth, I would order the bi-xenon light option - expensive but ideal for kangaroo/wombat spotting.
Naturally you would be aware of the benefits of mud flaps to minimise stone damage to the bodywork. I just wish a pot hole detector option was offered to minimise sidewall damage to the low-profile tyres .
Having lived in Perth and also owned a convertible with leather upholstery, I am firmly of the opinion the cloth trim is best suited to Perth however you do not get the heated seat option to the best of my knowledge. If you spend a significant amount of time down South or inland where frosts occur in winter, I would suggest the leather option to get the heated seats.
I was informed by the dealer who sold my partner's car that it is not possible to fit seat covers to the Eos as the side airbags are located in the base of the seat.
Make sure you specify an MY09 specification if you order your car with the diesel engine and DSG transmission to get the common rail and hill-hold features standard on this model. In my opinion, the diesel version would be ideal for Perth from fuel economy and driving conditions perspectives.
I would careful examine whether you need the sat-nav option as the cost of downloading upgraded maps is a consideration especially when compared with alternative portable sat-nav units that can be moved from car to car when needed. Factory sat-nav units fitted to imported cars seem to more prone to false navigation directions than those fitted to locally made vehicles presumably due to time delays in updating the map data for changes.
If you intend doing a lot of night driving outside Perth, I would order the bi-xenon light option - expensive but ideal for kangaroo/wombat spotting.
Naturally you would be aware of the benefits of mud flaps to minimise stone damage to the bodywork. I just wish a pot hole detector option was offered to minimise sidewall damage to the low-profile tyres
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I thought about/researched the Eos a lot before I ordered a couple of months ago, but I must say kangaroos and wombats never entered the equation I agree with the comments on leather: nice to look at, but hopeless in hot climates (especially black like I have). Cloth+heated seats is available here in France.
To find out whether 'your' Eos TDI is the common rail, check that the model designation on the order form says 'CR' and that the build date is post May 26, 2008. The old TDI had injection pumps.
Waiting... just for the test drive!
Now I'm waiting to hear from the dealer to let me know when he has a car in for me to test drive. Will keep you posted on my experience. I will also test drive the Peugoet 307 CC convertible but my favourite is the Eos. Fingers crossed it's a winner after the test drives too!
Now I'm waiting to hear from the dealer to let me know when he has a car in for me to test drive. Will keep you posted on my experience. I will also test drive the Peugoet 307 CC convertible but my favourite is the Eos. Fingers crossed it's a winner after the test drives too!
I have also tested the 307CC and it definitely belongs to the 'lower classes', along with the Opel Astra Twintop and the Renault Mégane CC. The Eos is more a competitor of the (inexplicably) more expensive Volvo CC.
In any case, the 307CC is going to be replaced by the 308CC in December 2008!
In any case, the 307CC is going to be replaced by the 308CC in December 2008!
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Exactly my experience with these cars and the Ford Focus CC as well.
Dare I say the Eos is in a class of its own
.The only thing I find unusual is that Audi have not used the Eos as the base for their new A3 convertible - surely the Eos platform is well-proven by now.
Glad to see you're getting the common-rail TDI, it's very good
But wow, build date July 14; delivery date October !!?? Is shipping to Australia really that slow?Hi, I'm quiet excited today. Going to check out an Eos tonight. It's being brought up to the midlands from Milton Keynes tonight for me to view and possibly have tomorrow!
It's a July 2007 model, silver with 2 zone climate control and red nappa leather. 17 inch westwood wheels. Only done 7000 miles.
Just dissapointed that the weather in England is so bad, not going to be able to enjoy the roof off for a while by the looks of things.
It's a July 2007 model, silver with 2 zone climate control and red nappa leather. 17 inch westwood wheels. Only done 7000 miles.
Just dissapointed that the weather in England is so bad, not going to be able to enjoy the roof off for a while by the looks of things.
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Exactly my experience with these cars and the Ford Focus CC as well.QUOTE]
The bloody Focus CC leaks like a tap - all of them! Speaking from experience, it took me 6 months to get a refund! Obviously I hadn't test driven the Eos at the time as I excluded it for being too expensive. In comparison, my Eos will cost me slightly more but at least it won't leak!
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