Used 2012 Volkswagen Eos Consumer Reviews
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Love it
Hammock246, 08/27/2010
2010 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Just returned from a trip to my homeland, Chicago, from Daytona Beach, I was truly surprised what a great road car this EOS is. Bought it for a second car and love that aspec too but highway manners and excellent fuel mileage along with not a squeak with 12 thousand miles on it is great. Got 33.7 mpg for just over 3 thousand miles of mixed but mostly highway driving. Nothing like the top down through the Smokey Mts. early morning. Other than appearance, a much better car in every way from the 04 Thunderbird I traded on it.
I love this car but many issues have arisen.
FirstCartomyname, 06/19/2020
2012 Volkswagen Eos Komfort SULEV 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car two years about at 36k miles. All was well but many issues have come to the light. Cosmetic issues such as the air vent direction pick has broken off on 3/4 vents so far, my passanger visor has fallen off and had to be replaced, the upholstery on both door panels are falling off, one of my window buttons has broken, and last but not least, the rear seat head rest FLEW off. Everything is this car is flimsy and cheap in my opinion. Continuing with the cons.... I have had many engine leaks, coolant leaks, valve issues. Cost upwards of $2,000 to fix those. I have seen dripping occur during the raining season through the roof. THE PROS! This car is so fast and zippy, I can get around just about anyone. The screen and system are very simple to use, bluetooth connection never fails. The sound system is quite impressive so such a petite car. I love everything about this car (except for those issues stated above). I enjoy driving this car but it frequently requires maintenance. This car is so adorable. I'm glad I got to experience having a convertible, but when my payments are finished, I will be more excited to get a new car!
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Beware of Defective Water pumps
susanb122, 12/24/2011
2012 Volkswagen Eos Komfort SULEV 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
18 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2012 EOS in April of 2011. As of this writing 12/24/11, I only have 3,100 miles on the car and it has had 3 water pumps put in. Fortunately, the car has not broken down yet, but the water pumps build up pressure after the cars warm up and a screeching noise can be heard from under the hood. My first was found by accident. With only 400 miles on the car, I had gotten out to run back into the house to retireve something and I heard the noise. I brought it back to the dealer and was told VW had a batch of defective water pumps and they would put another one in, which they did. Stand outside your EOS and listen for the noise! My car is being replaced.
Fun until you’re broken down
Kiley, 02/12/2019
2010 Volkswagen Eos Komfort 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for 14,000 and I didn’t come close to making that back. Coolant issues OUT THE A**, and it can’t even handle a pothole. She’s cute she’s fun but she isn’t a long term.
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Bad Trans. Twice. Plus other major problems
johnlaf, 10/29/2013
2012 Volkswagen Eos Komfort SULEV 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
We've had the car for about 30 of the 36 month lease. During the 30 months, car has been in the shop MORE than 60 days total (lost count). There have been 3 major oil leaks, parts failures, and the transmission needed to be repaired twice. The parts had to come from Germany. Glad we chose to lease. Can't wait to get rid of this thing.