[Davey_g]

Hi all! I'm brand new to this site and need some advice... I'm seriously thinking about purchasing an eos over here in sunny England and been busy studying reviews.. Iv come to the conclusion that the problem with reviews are most of the time the only people who write on them are people blowing off steam! So it would be nice to hear all of your opinions on the car. I would like a 2.0 fsi, I'd be happy with the non sport model for comfort.. Are these cars smooth? Suspension wise? And also has the lubing of seals sorted ALL the problems with leaky roofs? Looks like it's caused mayhem for owners and it's such a simple solution!!!! LOL... Did they also change the style of seal on the later model, as il prob be buying a used 06!! Feel free to say what your views are on the car. All opinions are welcome!
Regards,
Dave

 

[raiders63]

Hello there. I can recommend this car wholeheartedly. I purchased a used 07 model (first year they were available in the US). I have been pleased with the car and have had no problems with leaks. I use Krytox on the seals twice a year and that seems to do the trick. The seals on the car were in good shape when I purchased the car but I don't know if they prior owner kept them maintained properly or not. Anyway, good luck with your purchase. I think you will enjoy it.

 

[silvershadow]

It is impossible to give an unbiased answer to your question as your experience will be determined by the past history of the car you purchase and your own expectations and standards.

As a general piece of advice, the price of the used car often reflects its reliability and level of maintenance during its life - the problem is ascertaining whether the car matches the price or the vendor has unrealistic expectations.

Likewise, there are buyers with unrealistic expectations who, quite honestly, should never buy a mechanical device because they are unable to accept the fact that there will be problems from time to time and there is a necessity for regular servicing often at a significant cost to ensure reliable and enjoyable ownership.

Be realistic with the price you are prepared to pay, keep some money in reserve to pay for any unexpected repairs or problems that might arise from the past use and/or neglect by the previous owner. Above all, have the car thoroughly checked by an independent VW specialist who has Eos experience.

However, the Eos is a great car for a driver prepared to accept it for what it is and who is prepared to undertake the scheduled maintenance programme rather than using a "bust and fix" approach. The occasional water leak or top opening/closing problem is a fact of life for all convertibles at some stage in their life. Other mechanical problems are something that all cars regardless of make and type are prone to.

The joy of an Eos twilight drive on a balmy summer's night with the top down more than makes up for the rare problems you may encounter from time to time with your purchase [bias and prejudice of the writer duly declared].

 

[Doolallygirl]

Hi all! I'm brand new to this site and need some advice... I'm seriously thinking about purchasing an eos over here in sunny England and been busy studying reviews.. Iv come to the conclusion that the problem with reviews are most of the time the only people who write on them are people blowing off steam! So it would be nice to hear all of your opinions on the car. I would like a 2.0 fsi, I'd be happy with the non sport model for comfort.. Are these cars smooth? Suspension wise? And also has the lubing of seals sorted ALL the problems with leaky roofs? Looks like it's caused mayhem for owners and it's such a simple solution!!!! LOL... Did they also change the style of seal on the later model, as il prob be buying a used 06!! Feel free to say what your views are on the car. All opinions are welcome!
Regards,
Dave

Hi Davey

I have a 2.0 fsi and I am happy with it overall. I have literally just last week got my car back from the dealers after a leak into my boot. But credit where credit is due, they dealt with the whole thing quite well and quickly and the repair has held so far! lol I used to own a Ford Focus convertible with terrible water ingress and it took me six months to obtain a refund so as soon as my Eos started leaking I acted in the complete opposite manner and was very laid back about it when speaking to VW and they in return fixed the car very efficiently. Hopefully this will be the beginning of a very good relationship with my local dealer!!

Despite my leak, I still LOVE my Eos. It is by far the best looking convertible of it's kind, it is reliable, holds it's resale value very well, drives extremely well, is known to give over 30mpg (although I still struggle to get this some days!! /) and will still turn heads when the roof is dropped.

I thoroughly recommend that you at least take a test drive in one of these babies before deciding to/not to purchase. You will fall for it though!!

To my knowledge, and my VW dealer who sold me my Eos said, the 06 models which were the first off the production lines had leak problems and were recalled, sorted and then sent out again. Although not sure whether this means the seals were changed etc or not. Either way, with the seals, lubricating them can be fiddly and a bit of a hassle (I've only done it once and then wonder why I got a leak??!) but in the long run it's necessary maintenance work, like changing your oil on a service, it should be done and it will make things run smoother etc.

I would just say one more thing, I would recommend buying later than 06 if you can. Obviously the 06 Eos' did have leak issues and with that there could have been mouldy carpet issues and rust problems etc that may still "haunt" the car, so to be on the safe side I'd look at 07 onwards.

Sorry for the essay. Hope it answered some of your questions (and people if I am wrong on any bits or bobs feel free to correct me, I am a) female, b) blonde c) not very technically correct about anything ever!! )

 

[Darren]

I've owned my '08 for a year now. Purchased new. I have not had any problems with it, have had fun with a few mods to it (SmartTop and APR tune) and only rarely do I ever see a drip along the inside of the rear window right where the diagonal seal is. I've Krytox'd twice in the year for the sake of prevention and keep a healthy coat of wax on it (about 6 times this year....I'm a bit obsessive!). Having the sunroof and not just a convertible is awesome. I'm surprised (and glad!) that other's haven't jumped on this feature! Having owned previously two 1999 Saab 9-5 models which was the first model year introduced, I vowed never to buy a first-year vehicle again. I feel that 07 or 08 would be a good choice for you with potentially less risk than the 06....and if ever you were to resell, the potential buyer would likely have less reservation about an 07 or later model too.

 

[nail-z-gull]

I have an late 2006 T-FSI and haven't had any problems at all. I had one minor leak (3 drips) in the monsoons of Summer '07 but this was down to the rubber next to the sunroof pinching slightly when I put the roof back up. A quick Krytox and all was well again.

I tend to lube the seals 2 or 3 times a year, which takes about 30 mins a time.

On the downside, the roof can get a little noisey, especially on uneven roads as the car tends to flex a little. I can live with it and again, lubing the seals does help.

The lack of traction when setting out at pace isn't ideal, largely down to the Front Wheel Drive, but that becomes a challenge rather than an annoyance.

To sum up, being a seasoned EOS driver now, I still absolutely love the car. I still find excuses to go driving in it, especially in the summer. If it got stolen or written off (heaven forbid), at this time I would go and buy another EOS to replace it without a seconds thought.

 

[Davey_g]

Ok great!..... What's the APR tune? Any other thoughts?.......the EOS is looking very promising so far..

 

[Barchetta]

The APR tune is a chip flash performed by authorised APR dealers. The result is more BHP, more torque and better economy.

I have the apr chip flash, it is well worth the money, depending on state of tune it starts at about £550 sterling, for most people the factory output of the TFSI is quite sufficient.

Rob

 

[johnnyboyvan]

Hey there

I would absolutely recommend this car. The VW Eos is a superb driving machine albeit rather expensive to maintain.

 

[cb391]

Yes, I would say buy an Eos. I would say do your reseach on all Eos forums to hear about all issues. I have had my Eos 26 months and even with all the issues, mine has held up well with no major problems. The car is just too much fun to drive.

 

[Davey_g]

Ok thanks guys some great advice there! Has anyone else has any succsess stories with an '06?

 

[Tintin]

Ok thanks guys some great advice there! Has anyone else has any succsess stories with an '06?

Have collected mine mid-December 06 and apart from some wheel corrosion which was fixed under the warranty free of charge, never had any problems nor leaks (I don't even 'Krytox' mine, I leave it for the dealer to do when it is due for a service). I have the roof down at the first opportunity (even had it down @ 0ºC). All in all it is such fun and lovelyyy car to drive. If I were you, forget about tomorrow, go and buy one today!!

 

[anna_r]

mine is a 56, no major issues, only a couple of small niggles - small window leak and noisy wing mirror - easily sorted.

totally adore the car, so later this year i will be trading in for a new/newer eos.

so, totally wouldn't recommend it - dont want to see more on the road! lol

 

[Stephb]

Another vote for the eos it is far better than any other hard top convertible!

Welcome to the site

Steph xx

 

[hotrain69]

new to the forum, on the lookout for a new car and really interested in the eos!

hi guys, new to the forum, like it says in the title am looking out for a new car. have narrowed it down to a couple of options now. and this is a big contender. looking to get a 2litre tsi in black hopefully. i'm thinking of getting one with the standard radio units in without the sat nav. i was wondering if it's possible to put in an aftermarket double din 7inch touch screen headunit that includes sat nac from makers such as alpine, kenwood and pioneer. is it a simple replacement of the old ones? would really appreciate you help. thanks

 

[nail-z-gull]

Hi and Welcome. Here's hoping you make the right decision

What is your other option out of interest?

Many people have upgraded their audio/sat nav. Check out the threads in the Tech Q&A section.

 

[hotrain69]

thanks, i just posted something up in the section so hopefully someone will be able to answer some of my basis questions as i didnt really understand alot of the stuff on the posts.

my other choice is a nissan 350z. great car but i think it's slightly out of my budget and the running costs are sky high.

 

[silvershadow]

new to the forum, on the lookout for a new car and really interested in the eos!

I have merged this new thread started by hotrain69 with a current similar thread to minimise duplication and facilitate searching in future.

 

[Stephb]

With the problems i've had with me eos now im not so sure anymore. I will have to see how VW UK handle my complaint.

Steph xx

 

[golfr_63]

I am sorry to say I am currently having a bad experience with my 2008 VW EOS. After 4 weeks in the shop for water leaks and window programing issues I am at my wits end. I've had the EOS for 8 mos, the last 2 have been a bummer. Friday VW Customer Care Called and said they were trying to make a decision about my vehicle. They said they'd possibly replace my vehicle. I asked what they meant by that and they said they'd substitute collalteral. Needing clarification they said they'd give me a similar model with similar miles and options. I told them I would rather just be let out of the lease entirely. I did last week send a certified letter to the Attorney General and VW asking for relief under the lemon law. I also sent the information to the NHTSA and was issued an OID#. The EOS is a beautiful car which I really loved prior to these issues. I am very disappointed with it's reliability in it's first 12,000 miles in service. I'd rather cut my losses and try with something altogether different. I'll see what they have to say tomorrow, I asked for their offer on paper.

It is fair to say that I would probably not be taking the time to post facts about my vehicle experience if it were good. If I had a good experience I would not have had the urge to seek others information and advise

I have learned by this to keep good records of your conversations with VW and with the dealership. Document! Document! Document! If you think you have a lemon DON'T PROCRASTINATE send your certified letters to the Attorney Genreal and VW ASAP. The Lemon Law Criteria is different for every state so make sure you do your research. Always ask your service provider for a log of the work that was performed each time you have service done. If you have a safety maintenance issue then report it to the NHTSA, if the NHTSA sees trends they will force the manufacturer to recall the product and makes it right.