History/Description: A unique convertible 4-seater designed for year-round use, the Volkswagen Eos featured a sleek coupe body capped by a hard-top motorized roof and sunroof assembly—allowing owners to take in the sun and fresh air even on colder days.
All Eos models got a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine with turbocharger and direct-injection technology, good for 200 horsepower. Transmission choices included a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with paddle shifters.
Feature content included navigation, parking radar, Bluetooth, premium audio, xenon lighting and heated leather seating.
What Owners Like: Eos’s quick-acting top mechanism, nicely-trimmed cabin, fun-to-drive attitude and an overall sporty and refined character is popular with owners. Most also rave about the uplevel stereo system, and note that interior space up front is generous, given the overall size of the car. Styling and affordability are also highly rated.
What Owners Dislike: Eos owners typically wish for more back-seat space, better rearward visibility, and more storage space for smaller, at-hand items within the cabin.
Common Issues With A Used Volkswagen Eos: Start a test drive of a potential used Eos by looking for water leaks. Many Eos owners have reported some level of water leakage through the roof assembly past its rubber seals—so be sure to check carpeting, the roof panels, the area where the roof stores, and even the seats for signs of mold, dampness and standing water. Plugged body drain hoses may also cause leaks.
Adjusting the roof panels and lubricating the seals of the Eos’s roof can be helpful to prevent leaks. Your VW dealership will be familiar with the process if a leak is detected.
Taking the vehicle in question to a coin-operated car wash and ‘soaking’ it extensively to check for leaks is not a bad idea.
As with virtually any used German car, be sure to check for proper operation of all on-board electronics, noting any lights, functions or systems that aren’t working properly. Ensure xenon headlights, if fitted, aren’t burned out, as these special bulbs can be pricey to replace.
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| 2007 Volkswagen Eos (Photo: Michel Deslauriers/Auto123.com) |
All Eos models got a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine with turbocharger and direct-injection technology, good for 200 horsepower. Transmission choices included a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with paddle shifters.
Feature content included navigation, parking radar, Bluetooth, premium audio, xenon lighting and heated leather seating.
What Owners Like: Eos’s quick-acting top mechanism, nicely-trimmed cabin, fun-to-drive attitude and an overall sporty and refined character is popular with owners. Most also rave about the uplevel stereo system, and note that interior space up front is generous, given the overall size of the car. Styling and affordability are also highly rated.
What Owners Dislike: Eos owners typically wish for more back-seat space, better rearward visibility, and more storage space for smaller, at-hand items within the cabin.
Common Issues With A Used Volkswagen Eos: Start a test drive of a potential used Eos by looking for water leaks. Many Eos owners have reported some level of water leakage through the roof assembly past its rubber seals—so be sure to check carpeting, the roof panels, the area where the roof stores, and even the seats for signs of mold, dampness and standing water. Plugged body drain hoses may also cause leaks.
Adjusting the roof panels and lubricating the seals of the Eos’s roof can be helpful to prevent leaks. Your VW dealership will be familiar with the process if a leak is detected.
Taking the vehicle in question to a coin-operated car wash and ‘soaking’ it extensively to check for leaks is not a bad idea.
As with virtually any used German car, be sure to check for proper operation of all on-board electronics, noting any lights, functions or systems that aren’t working properly. Ensure xenon headlights, if fitted, aren’t burned out, as these special bulbs can be pricey to replace.
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| 2008 Volkswagen Eos (Photo: Kevin Corrigan/Auto123.com) |