Volkswagen Eos (2006 - 2014) 2.0 Sport TDI 2d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I'm likely to arrive somewhere wet when it's raining

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Originally, that it is an incredible feat of engineering. After seeing the faults with it, that it's poorly built for a £28,000 car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No no no no. See above for reasoning.

What are you likely to buy next?

I'm taking delivery of a Saab 93 later today

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£28,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

VW EOS review from previous owner. Having reserved my EOS prior to release, I was completely in awe of the beautiful design upon collection and the feat of engineering that was the roof in motion. I remained delighted with my £28,000 acquisition for a grand total of 6 weeks. After this short period of time, in December, the airbag fault warning light came on. Following the instructions in the manual I returned the car to the dealership and asked for it to be repaired. They duly did so and cited an error with ‘connectivity gel’. I was temporarily placated. On the 5th January I was forced to write to VW and complain about the vehicle. On this occasion, I was aware of a leak in the roof at the point of the frame on the driver’s side of the car. Water was running down the A-Frame on the

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

The design and retractable hard-top

What was the dealer like?

See above

What's it like to drive?

Fun but noisy due to the pesistent rattling of the roof.

What's it like to park?

Easy enough

Have you had any problems with the car?

See above

What's most practical about your car?

The roof

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The roof