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Leaks and radio problems
docbob, 12/02/2008
2008 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Absolutely do not buy this car. There are at least two inherent design flaws that will make the car unacceptable. 1. When you remove your key from the ignition the window drops slightly to let you out. When it is raining the rain follows the track of the roof into the car along the seal and actually POURS into your lap before you can move. You get rained on in the car! 2. The radio antenna is in the trunk. Not on top of the trunk or up front but inside so radio stations do not hold, satellite reception comes and goes abruptly and am is an almost total wash out of static. I addressed both these issues and some others with the dealership and was informed there is nothing they can do.
New EOS Owner
Sharon davenport, 04/22/2016
updated 05/07/2017
2008 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Owned it a month, In the shop three time for minor repairs.
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Transmission Nightmare!
R Ives, 08/31/2009
2008 Volkswagen Eos Lux 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved this car when I first purchased it. At about 500 miles, the transmission started to buck and loose power accelerating into traffic. Dealer could not find the problem. The problems started getting worse until it was jerking an shaking when backing or proceeding slowly. After numerous complaints they finally replaced the Mechtronic unit. That fixed it for about another 100 miles. Now it's starting all over again. I've had 3 situations where the car lost transmission power while proceeding into traffic. I wouldn't recommend the automatic to anyone.
Love the car but lots of issues
Greg, 02/24/2010
2008 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 Eos and it has really been an enjoyable car to drive, when it is not at the dealership. So far I have taken it in at least 4 times, 3 of which for the same issues. Small leakage in the drivers window during a heavy rain, auto roll up windows do not always go back up, and breaks squeal despite the dealership telling me they are fine, it is just the way VW made them. The other issue I had recently was the battery needing to be replaced at about 30K miles (this was causing the trunk latch in the car to not pop the trunk completely open).
Vw EOS Feeling the wind in my hair!
Gary Gladwell, 12/30/2015
2008 Volkswagen Eos Turbo 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
So much fun! Convertible opens & closes with ease, at the push of a button! Heated seats and satellite radio were both unexpected pleasures!
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It looks fun
MISHMISH, 12/22/2007
2008 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 9th VW. Traded my 04 R32 for my 08 Eos. My R32 was top of the line, 4motion with a V6. No other VW compares to it. I think thats why I'm having a hard time falling in love with it. But with that aside, it is a great car. It's peppy for a four cylinder since it has a turbo (mine is a manual). It's a little light in windy conditions though. Oh, and did I mention it has a terrible blind spot! It's handling great in the snow. The sound system is great. The seats are comfy. I just adore the look. And when putting the roof down, all eyes on me. What a show!! Great car for the price!! A step up from the Cabrio of my past! I'm learning to love it more every day.
Sadly Disappointed
KZigg, 12/14/2008
2008 Volkswagen Eos Lux 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have a 2008 2Turbo Eos for just over 1 year I had to bring into the dealership for service a few times: hard top would not go down, coolant system leak. My car would run low on oil not long after a scheduled maintenance oil change. I was told that I must frequently check the oil in- between recommended oil changes because the car will burn oil fast. This should not be with a "high line car" just over one year old. A recall was recently done "What"? The trunk latch would close back soon after unlocking. Too many problems.
AWESOME
khuckabee, 07/02/2011
2008 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
We have been looking at these cars for quite some time. I recently bought an 09 with low miles. The car lot gave me the story that some little old lady drove the car and just traded it in on a new one. I believe they tell that story to all buyers. I found an old insurance card in the car and found a number for the name on the card. When I called, it was an old lady and she was very nice. She loved the car and the only reason to get rid of it was she traded in on a brand new one that was the exact same model and color. She said no problems with leaks or oil and it was very dependable. I bought the car for my 17 year old daughter and I really like it.
it's all in the roof
ripped off, 11/25/2008
2008 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Volkswagen put all of their dollars in the roof and put almost nothing in interior finish. My car listed at $34,000 and the leather in the seat ends at the piping on the side of the seat. I'm not even sure it's leather! The passenger seat has NO electronic controls. And there is no place to put my sunglasses. It's just poorly thought out. I can see paying a premium for the hardtop convertible roof, but give me some place to store my sunglasses. I should have paid attention to the things I thought a 'great car' would offer as standard.
Great and fun car
roger, 08/10/2008
2008 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2002 Jetta great car now I own a the best looking car on the road today . 2008 conv. Eos light blue, every one stares when I put the top down. It's so fun to drive I put 5000 miles on it the first month fast to watch out v-8s