Hi Eos?
I spent a lot of time pondering the same thing.
My underpinning reasons for going the Eos were;
-Excellent reviews
-Quality build testimonies from reviewers
-Excellent brand lineage & representation
-Good after sales + support from VW
-It suited my needs - I have no family, just me + girlfriend.
-Outstanding resale value after 3 year period
-Good options for setup - Diesel, Petrol, DSG, Manual + engine sizes + very well equipped + high level of finish in cabin
I would not have considered the lesser Astra Twin Top, or the supposedly step up- Volvo C70.
TwinTop is inferior in performance, build quality & I would suggest after sales service & support in Australia anyway, leaves much to be desired.
I did consider the C70, but reviews weren't glowingly positive about performance (unless you go straight for the T5 Turbo, which adds more $$ straight away) , body rigidity, resale value & the fact that it seems so damn ugly at the front! Love the side & rear view...just cant get past the front ugliness
I also considered the Audi A4 Cabriolet.
Not bad resale values, paying a premium for 1.8L turbo engine with cloth top. Circa $80K+AU for new. After sales support & service seems good, insurance rates are high. Reviews I read seem good, but no more.
Also considered the Saab line up. Very poor resale values + not brilliant reviews particularly about structural rigidity, after sales service weren't good either. Good pricing though I have to say.
Ive come from owning BMW's for the last 12-15 + years & finding the right vehicle was really important for me...I am not a motoring guru, nor could I tinker with a car engine & pretend I knew what the heck I was doing. But I do like my cars & need it to be "just right".
Budget is something I obviously took into account, & whilst the Eos is not the cheapest of its kind, it offers other aspects you will benefit from - as Ive mentioned above.
If budget wasn't an issue for something around this area? BMW 335i Hard Top Convertible.
Do I have reservations about placing the order? No. I'm happy with it.
Hope this helps you some?
All the best,
David