2009 Volkswagen Eos User Reviews

Pros

Small, easy to drive; good fuel economy; quiet ride

Cons

no controls on the steering wheel; poor rear visibility (with the top up)

Purchased As New

Its like a transformer! Everyone wants to be the one to push the button to turn my car from a coupe to a convertible! Fun, fun, fun!

Pros

Three choices of CSC top opening

Cons

Small trunk space, non lockable IPod dock space, and expensive lubricant used for roof leaks.

Purchased As Used

Vehicle
2007 Volkswagen Eos 2.0T 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
Review
Let me start out by saying, I have been looking to by a convertible but the choices that were out there were either dull in the styling or too expensive in the cost. Well this when I happen to see Volkswagen concept vehicle at the auto show in Germany. I fell in love with what I saw. I was hopeful that Volkswagen would sell the EOS in the United States. My wish came true. Well that was two years ago. A week ago I finally got my EOS. Although
I purchased my EOS as a certified pre-owned car; I have to say I?m very happy with it. The other models that had a convertible hard top I researched were the Pontiac G6, Volvo C70, Mercedes SLK and the BMW 3 Series. Well after comparing all of these, the EOS was the better choice for the money. Lets face it fell into what I could afford were The EOS is a beautiful car and it has great performance and outstanding gas mileage. It ends there. Serious problems with engine, it burns oil, and leaks a little. I would not suggest this vehicle because I had it break down twice (only driven it 8,000 miles in the last year) and towed. Service is horrible because one must wait for a few days before they can even look at it and start the repairs. I'll never buy another VW again and will migrate over to Lexus, Infinity, or Acura.
Favorite Features
Fun to drive, great stereo, and performance is awesome, and got 32 mpg.
Suggested Improvements
Fix ALL the quality issues (leaks in roof, electrical issues, and engine)....read morehide

Pros

Sunroof + convertable cannot be found elsewhere, huge sunroof, pricing reasonable

Cons

Fuel consumption is high, maybe unlaiden weight too heavy

Purchased As New

I am from Hong Kong, maybe with lots of starts and stops, and some hill roads, gas is not that economical as some reviews mentioned. Engine response is just OK. Suspension is hard and fairly bumpy. But with the pros as mentioned, overall this is still a very good car to go for, having driven for 5 months now, still felt very enjoyable....read morehide

Cons

No trunk space

Purchased As New

I am loving this car! We purchased this as the second, fun car since my hubby drives an SUV. The acceleration and handling are great, both around town and in highway driving. The interior is comfortable and quiet, and controls are easy to find and operate. The covertible top operation is easy (and even fun) and the car looks sharp either way. My friends refer to it now as my "Transformer Car." Obviously, there is very little room in the trunk because the convertible top takes up most of it. If you need lots of space for "stuff" this may not be your car, but it's plenty big for enough stuff for a weekend at the beach....read morehide

Pros

Great car - I love the hard top feature of the convertile.

Cons

I wish it was just a lttle more luxurious inside

Purchased As New

This is by far my favorite car I've ever had - and my last was even a Jag. While the jag was a bit more comfortable, the Eos is so much more fun, and I think better looking - when the top is down. Go drive it - it's a very quick ride, and it handles very well. I'm ALWAYS getting compliments, and when people watch the top go up/down, they're all amazed.

I love it!!!...read morehide

Pros

Great roof design, smooth DSG transmission. Car is quick

Cons

lack of trunk space with top down

Purchased As New

I have only owned the car for 6 weeks but I find it alot of fun to drive. Feels solid and is quick especially in the manual mode. Love the look with the top up or down. So far mileage in city driving around 22.8 mpg

Pros

great engine, excellent handling, good in snow

Cons

could not find any yet

Purchased As New

Have a 2008 Eos, had no problems so far. Very good handling, highway goddess. Front drive helps in wintery conditions, very stable car. Best value for money if you are looking for a convertible.

Cons

Roof leaks

Purchased As New

Drives great but leaks from top have been a nightmare and getting it repaired has been a hassle.

Pros

Excellent everything

Cons

No bluetooth

Purchased As New

I have driven mine for over a year now and cannot complaiin about a thing. It is fast, it is great on fuel and the convertible and sunroof is the best in the business.

Pros

Great on gas, and the convertible hardtop is wonderful

Cons

Back seat is a little tight, great for a small person

Purchased As New

It does wonderful in snow, I have a stick and I am impressed with the mileage and how well it handles.