I have one with 2.0 TDi manual. Sport version with 18 inch wheels. Scuttle shake is noticeable for the first few miles after driving the TDi GT Golf I have but then you just ignore it. Bought in March 2023 for £1000 with a non functioning roof. I fixed it in three hours at zero cost.
You're very lucky, to test a 16 year old Eos with a fully functioning roof, Matt from High Peak Autos doesn't like them because of the amount of problems they have
I‘ve had two Eos over the past couple of years and loved them. The first one had a bit of an issue with a leaky trunk, the second one had a leaky roof in the passenger area. What a shame VW don‘t do convertibles anymore. A shame many companies don‘t do convertibles anymore.
I worked at a vw dealer when these came out. I always liked them. The function of the roof is a sight to behold. We had a customer come in with the roof down and the trunk lid all askew. She had placed a case of bottled water ON TOP of the shroud in the trunk, then put the top down. It didn’t end well
We bought our Eos 2.0TDI brand new back in 2007, black, with the light leather interior and the lovely woodwork just like the one in the video. Wonderful car. Fast, solid, reliable, comfortable and returns amazing mileage. Never had an issue with it. Sadly it will need to be replaced soon because of stupid emission laws which are killing cars in Italy.
5:23 don't forget the diesel engines in Maserati models from 2013, i am convinced if Dieselgate wasn't a thing - a diesel Lamborghini Urus would have been a thing!
I had an Eos as a company car prior to them actually naming it. VW let me use it to drive around, and the amount of feedback I got from people, asking what it was - I had to explain, at that point it had no name. Mine also had the optional Leather matching Luggage - was the V6 petrol.
It denotes ‘Eleventh of September’ and is an homage to gaslighting a giant chunk of the population, & opening a East Cuban gruel camp. Some buyers bought two - one from dealership 1 and dealership 2, and dealership 7 collapsed for entirely no explicable reason whatsoever. (Weirdly, the VAG bosses who diddled their way up to a global noxious emissions scandal were *not charged either,* similar to boilersuit clad interns somewhere close to Mexico where the original VW Beetle is still manufactured.)
Thanks Matt. Great review my wife has the 1.4 Tsi bought new in 2008. I am determined to keep it on the road as we paid silly money for it then:( I have unblocked all the roof drains, replaced the hydraulic pump ( it gets ruined by water in the trunk) and the roof module, also I use the proper bw lubricant on the roof seals ..if you keep the leaks at bay it should be fine. And as u say is a very versatile little car…rear seats are useless…loads of great maintenance advice on UA-cam …thanks again
Great video Matt. You have made a great video, showing this Eos off in a great light and demonstrated all the features that make this car unique when compared to many other mid-2000 cabriolet cars with metal folding roofs. Thanks for taking the car out and enjoying some open top motoring in our typically British Summertime weather! Very brave! 😂
Coincidentally, today Dutch car magazine AutoWeek published a test on their UA-cam channel of a 2007 Eos 2.0 FSi with 523.000 km on the clock and it was actually quite good! (1 careful owner).
Great video, Matt. I've seen a few of these, and surprisingly still on the road and in good shape. I don't know about there, but one thing that is quite expensive to replace when needed is the brake light cluster. When the LEDs fail, and they will, replacement is required. They run over $300CDN each. Being on the Mark V Golf platform, they tend to rot in the same places as your Beetle did. The boot storage is the same compromise as Ford faced with the retractable hardtop roof in the 57-59 Sunliner. The trunk is essentially useless. I would be overflowing it with my basic load out of emergency equipment. One of the big downfalls of any folding metal roof is the effect the roof has on both weight distribution and centre of gravity. This is particularly noticeable in a front wheel drive car. Roof up, the weight is centred on the wheelbase, but is higher in the car. Roof down, the mass shifts to being on the rear wheels, somewhat helped by the lower centre of gravity. It does change the driving feel
That looks lovely. I've never paid any attention to the Eos, never even realized it's a mark 5 Golf. Can't believe it's been out of production for eight years; to me it's a new car. During your review I kept thinking I really like that. Looks beautifully designed and that roof system is a work of genius. Pretty much my perfect car. Would I have one? No. That roof mechanism would give me nightmares in case of failure. I'll stick to my MX5. Undo two clips and manually flop it down.
A couple of my friends have these. The roofs need maintenance and concern about this makes them cheaper to buy than other cars with as much appeal, so there are plusses and minuses. The main thing is they're really nice cars!
What a rather lovely example. Perfect exterior / interior colour combination. From a time when Volkswagen gave us genuine instruments and audio / ventilation controls instead of the cheap and techie looking substitutes that give today.
I've always wanted a convertible and I bought an EOS tsi 2011 a few years ago. It is such a great car. Fun to drive, super stylish and the roof is just a pleasure to watch and use. Thanks for the review. Loving the Australian summer with the top down.
I've had my 2010 EOS 2L Tdi for 9 years now, it's never missed a beat, done 115,000 miles now, pulls like a train, and does 65mpg on the motorway. Only major problem was the flywheel disintegrated , common with that design. The really essential thing with these is to look after the roof seals , VW sell a special fluid (krytox) which is insanely expensive, but nothing else does the job, applied twice a year the roof should never leak. Also the drain channels running down the windscreen pillars need frequent cleaning to avoiod leaks, very simple, just force water down them with a large syringe, Interestingly, I've never noticed any difference in handling, with the roof up or down. Looking at the seats on the one you drove, it looks brand new!
The Eos was on my shortlist before I got the Lexus IS250C a few years back. I'd still consider one now, but it would have to be fully tooled up with the 2L TDi. I'd love a VR6, but running costs . . . That looks like a lovely example mind and great test as always Matt, many thanks!
I and one for four years and toured Europe in it. A lovely, pretty and practical cab/coupe. A friend bought it from me, she still has it and roof still works a treat. I’d have loved a new model with all of VW’s tech in it.
I’ve had two Megane convertible’s one was a 56. The other one was the later shape. I liked both of them 1.9 and 1.5 diesel. I’ve allways had diesel cars up until a couple of years ago when I went down to doing 3,000 miles a year then changed to petrol as diesel cars don’t like short journeys
I've always been curious about these and am pleased you have done a review on one. They were a serious contender when I was buying a reasonably priced convertible a couple of months ago.
What a good looking car and that roof mechanism is a joy & wonder that will Ofc end in tears one day but let’s just enjoy today Matt , great design and super interior, never seen one up close before 👌🏻 thanks Matt enjoyed it
This was something I aspired to at the time. Did find it odd that from a cost of production point of view, they went this route rather than making a direct convertible of the Golf. That DSG automated manual may not be the best decision with age tho (having owned a VW with DSG).
Good video, I like the look of the car and the interior, spec and quality build. Know someone who had one and had water leaking in through the roof and it's not an easy fix I gather. Nice car if you can get a good one.
Thank you so much for this review. I’d been looking at tiptop convertibles and I do like a VW but I’d never considered a EOS until now. I just might buy one of these if I can find a mint petrol version with the right history.
I love a convertible, I drive a 2012 640d F12 called Bertha, she has a superb boot and oodles of power! You’re welcome to try her one day, I’d live to know your thoughts on her! Great video as always, thank you!
Another top video Matt. I remember these cars and a few of my work colleagues over time had one. A great idea without a doubt but some execution of those ideas as you mention were not the best. Personally I love the concept but maybe sometimes things get slightly too complex for initial introduction anyway but the review car looks great. Many thanks for sharing.
As you say a niche vehicle. Confirmed really by the diversity of comments! Keep the reviews coming please. Have you ever reviewed a Scirocco? Any of the three generations? Cheers. 👍
A mate of mine had one with the VR6 engine. Understeer galore! Just not a fun car to drive sportily. And most important of all: the auto box has the + and - gears in the wrong direction :(
That’s an interesting car, and it looks very nice, especially that cream and wood interior For me, the boot overhang looks too long, and the amount of boot space is a compromise too far for me! Someone at work used to have one. Something fell on the roof, and the roof was never right afterwards. I’ve recently bought an Audi TT. It has a much more practical boot shape, and the electric roof takes about 5 seconds to go down. Disappointingly loads of scuttle shake, which was a shock. Did your Rover Cabrio have a lot of scuttle shake?
Sorry did you state that the Eos replaced the Golf Cabriolet...no it didn't!! What about the mk6 cabriolet that ran from 2009 to 2015. That's not a VW radio if it has carplay, it's an aftermarket unit. VW units didn't come with carplay until the MIB 2 units
Threshold a red Eos near ne and I've never seen it or any other Eis with the roof down! Nice looking convertible though but wouldn't want that V6 in it.
Many of these hard top convertibles had noticeable scuttle shake. They were cars with of their time, I doubt we’ll see many new versions. In fact there aren’t many convertibles full stop to buy anymore is there? The window buttons are out of the Convertible Beetle. I briefly had a 2005 Peugeot 307CC 180 (horrid thing), the scuttle shake was so bad on it with the roof down, it would regularly crack the windscreen when going along bumpy roads.
I remember when the Eos came out but I didn't realize it had stayed in production for so long. I can understand cars like this becoming high maintenance, more so than a traditional convertible, after a while. Another niche of car that has disappeared in recent years, the convertible based on a family car.
hi matt....continuing the theme of hard top convertibles, how would you like to come and review my hardtop volvo? i would absolutely love to see it on the channel if you want to
Yo Matt. VW Eos. Hm, it's still a Golf with a expensive converting roof. Lovely looking piece of machinery, but not for me. Not a problem if you are flush with cash but the repairs for that would be in the big bucks classification. To be honest i can't say ive ever seen one. Ive been to my share of auctions and i still havn't seen one. Maybe someday.. Later Thanks for the vid.👍
I was so surprised that VW never did a GTI version being it was pretty much Golf based. That was one thing the likes Renault, Peugeot and even Vauxhall never did with their hardtop Coupe convertibles.
They did, the TSI Sport has the Golf GTI engine in it, the MK 1 2006-2010 has the MK5 TFSI engine in it, the MK2 Face Lift Model has the MK 6 TSI engine in it. I have 2009 with the MK5 Golf BWA Engine. They also did a the 3.2 VR6 or a limilted editiion 3.6 V6. in 2010-2011. They weigh about the same as a Passat they are not that quick. Mine is stage one tuned from 200 to 250BHP, so it not that great off the line but when she lift her skirt she goes. Because they are their own design they are slightly wider than a golf, I feel handle better that my previous MK5 GTI. I don't get any scuttle shake on mine, but you can put in a front strut in that will sort that out. If you want to buy one in the UK and concerned about the roof. You can got to HW Autos in Fleet in Hampshire who are VW EOS Specialists and trained roof technicians. Also Cayman Auto's in Redhill in Surrey. As long as you car hasn't been rear ended then they can normally sort stuff out. If you want one then go to www.vweosclub.com. You can get all the support you need for ownership.
“They might even be aquatic.” I don’t thinks so, they aren’t even very good at keeping the rain out, by reputation. And given their weight, they’d probably sink. Nice otherwise, though.
Complicated roof mechanism - in one of the videos from the Tank Museum in Bovington their director spoke about the engineering styles of different countries. He said that German engineers have to make thing big, expensive, and complicated or the other German engineers will laugh at them and bully them. I think he had a point there...
If taking the wife on a tour of the Italian Lakes or French Riviera one better hope she doesn't pack too many clothes or do too many designer shopping trips. One could always keep the roof up but that defeats going to the destination.
From what I hear this kind of hood mechanism, even on the VWs, fail with regularity (Volkswagen, in reality, Volkswagen isn't a reliable marque despite perceived quality. Manufacturers have ditched metal roofs because of the complex design and the subsequent frequent failures. Personally, I think these metal roof cars look hideous and end up looking similar to eachother because of the design constraints.
Seems the worst of all worlds to me. Not much room, floppy with the roof down, and no boot space, heavy and complicated roof system, and expensive. Probably makes more sense as a used car though, if it keeps working. OK, OK, it's obviously not far me. I'm more a GTi kinda bloke.
Peugeot GTi not VW GTI, right? In theory you could take the running gear from a 306 Rallye and put it in a 306 cabriolet (soft-top)... Of course the chassis is a lot floppier, but some prize the open air experience.
Total sales flop for VW like the phaeton..over complicated just not as nice as a Golf and ridiculously expensive to fix at the dealer.At one point my London dealer had five demonstrators to boost the figures,a tactic they are now using for the Buzz
Yes VW have a completely undeserved reputation for being reliable, they haven’t made a decent petrol engine for years, and the electrics are on par with 90’s Renaults, coupled with the fact the parts are stupidly expensive I really don’t get the following VW get… but each to their own
I have one with 2.0 TDi manual. Sport version with 18 inch wheels. Scuttle shake is noticeable for the first few miles after driving the TDi GT Golf I have but then you just ignore it. Bought in March 2023 for £1000 with a non functioning roof. I fixed it in three hours at zero cost.
You're very lucky, to test a 16 year old Eos with a fully functioning roof, Matt from High Peak Autos doesn't like them because of the amount of problems they have
I‘ve had two Eos over the past couple of years and loved them. The first one had a bit of an issue with a leaky trunk, the second one had a leaky roof in the passenger area.
What a shame VW don‘t do convertibles anymore. A shame many companies don‘t do convertibles anymore.
I worked at a vw dealer when these came out. I always liked them. The function of the roof is a sight to behold. We had a customer come in with the roof down and the trunk lid all askew. She had placed a case of bottled water ON TOP of the shroud in the trunk, then put the top down. It didn’t end well
We bought our Eos 2.0TDI brand new back in 2007, black, with the light leather interior and the lovely woodwork just like the one in the video.
Wonderful car.
Fast, solid, reliable, comfortable and returns amazing mileage.
Never had an issue with it.
Sadly it will need to be replaced soon because of stupid emission laws which are killing cars in Italy.
5:23 don't forget the diesel engines in Maserati models from 2013, i am convinced if Dieselgate wasn't a thing - a diesel Lamborghini Urus would have been a thing!
I had an Eos as a company car prior to them actually naming it. VW let me use it to drive around, and the amount of feedback I got from people, asking what it was - I had to explain, at that point it had no name. Mine also had the optional Leather matching Luggage - was the V6 petrol.
It denotes ‘Eleventh of September’ and is an homage to gaslighting a giant chunk of the population, & opening a East Cuban gruel camp.
Some buyers bought two - one from dealership 1 and dealership 2, and dealership 7 collapsed for entirely no explicable reason whatsoever.
(Weirdly, the VAG bosses who diddled their way up to a global noxious emissions scandal were *not charged either,* similar to boilersuit clad interns somewhere close to Mexico where the original VW Beetle is still manufactured.)
Thanks Matt. Great review my wife has the 1.4 Tsi bought new in 2008. I am determined to keep it on the road as we paid silly money for it then:( I have unblocked all the roof drains, replaced the hydraulic pump ( it gets ruined by water in the trunk) and the roof module, also I use the proper bw lubricant on the roof seals ..if you keep the leaks at bay it should be fine. And as u say is a very versatile little car…rear seats are useless…loads of great maintenance advice on UA-cam …thanks again
Great video Matt. You have made a great video, showing this Eos off in a great light and demonstrated all the features that make this car unique when compared to many other mid-2000 cabriolet cars with metal folding roofs. Thanks for taking the car out and enjoying some open top motoring in our typically British Summertime weather! Very brave! 😂
Thanks Ian, really glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for the super chat, thats too generous!
It was pretty good weather for and English summer!
Coincidentally, today Dutch car magazine AutoWeek published a test on their UA-cam channel of a 2007 Eos 2.0 FSi with 523.000 km on the clock and it was actually quite good! (1 careful owner).
Must have been a very careful owner!
Great video, Matt. I've seen a few of these, and surprisingly still on the road and in good shape. I don't know about there, but one thing that is quite expensive to replace when needed is the brake light cluster. When the LEDs fail, and they will, replacement is required. They run over $300CDN each. Being on the Mark V Golf platform, they tend to rot in the same places as your Beetle did. The boot storage is the same compromise as Ford faced with the retractable hardtop roof in the 57-59 Sunliner. The trunk is essentially useless. I would be overflowing it with my basic load out of emergency equipment. One of the big downfalls of any folding metal roof is the effect the roof has on both weight distribution and centre of gravity. This is particularly noticeable in a front wheel drive car. Roof up, the weight is centred on the wheelbase, but is higher in the car. Roof down, the mass shifts to being on the rear wheels, somewhat helped by the lower centre of gravity. It does change the driving feel
That looks lovely. I've never paid any attention to the Eos, never even realized it's a mark 5 Golf. Can't believe it's been out of production for eight years; to me it's a new car. During your review I kept thinking I really like that. Looks beautifully designed and that roof system is a work of genius. Pretty much my perfect car. Would I have one? No. That roof mechanism would give me nightmares in case of failure. I'll stick to my MX5. Undo two clips and manually flop it down.
A couple of my friends have these. The roofs need maintenance and concern about this makes them cheaper to buy than other cars with as much appeal, so there are plusses and minuses.
The main thing is they're really nice cars!
What a rather lovely example. Perfect exterior / interior colour combination. From a time when Volkswagen gave us genuine instruments and audio / ventilation controls instead of the cheap and techie looking substitutes that give today.
I've always wanted a convertible and I bought an EOS tsi 2011 a few years ago. It is such a great car. Fun to drive, super stylish and the roof is just a pleasure to watch and use. Thanks for the review. Loving the Australian summer with the top down.
I've had my 2010 EOS 2L Tdi for 9 years now, it's never missed a beat, done 115,000 miles now, pulls like a train, and does 65mpg on the motorway.
Only major problem was the flywheel disintegrated , common with that design. The really essential thing with these is to look after the roof seals ,
VW sell a special fluid (krytox) which is insanely expensive, but nothing else does the job, applied twice a year the roof should never leak. Also the drain channels running down the windscreen pillars need frequent cleaning to avoiod leaks, very simple, just force water down them with a large syringe,
Interestingly, I've never noticed any difference in handling, with the roof up or down.
Looking at the seats on the one you drove, it looks brand new!
The Eos was on my shortlist before I got the Lexus IS250C a few years back. I'd still consider one now, but it would have to be fully tooled up with the 2L TDi. I'd love a VR6, but running costs . . .
That looks like a lovely example mind and great test as always Matt, many thanks!
I and one for four years and toured Europe in it. A lovely, pretty and practical cab/coupe. A friend bought it from me, she still has it and roof still works a treat. I’d have loved a new model with all of VW’s tech in it.
I’ve had two Megane convertible’s one was a 56. The other one was the later shape. I liked both of them 1.9 and 1.5 diesel. I’ve allways had diesel cars up until a couple of years ago when I went down to doing 3,000 miles a year then changed to petrol as diesel cars don’t like short journeys
I've always been curious about these and am pleased you have done a review on one. They were a serious contender when I was buying a reasonably priced convertible a couple of months ago.
I’ve not tried your generation Astra yet, but if the roofs go wrong your fabric one would be a cheaper fix!
@@furiousdriving let's get a date in the diary then.
What a good looking car and that roof mechanism is a joy & wonder that will Ofc end in tears one day but let’s just enjoy today Matt , great design and super interior, never seen one up close before 👌🏻 thanks Matt enjoyed it
I thought exactly the same. Not normally a fan of light coloured interiors but that looks so classy. But yes, that roof...yikes!
@@graham104e 😅
What an awesome car. You wouldn’t believe how many mechanisms work for that roof to come down so neatly! Great video.
Which is why it isn't awesome...over complex and why would you ever choose one over a SLK?
@@adams7405Two-seaters aren’t practical for everyone.
This was something I aspired to at the time.
Did find it odd that from a cost of production point of view, they went this route rather than making a direct convertible of the Golf.
That DSG automated manual may not be the best decision with age tho (having owned a VW with DSG).
Good video, I like the look of the car and the interior, spec and quality build. Know someone who had one and had water leaking in through the roof and it's not an easy fix I gather. Nice car if you can get a good one.
These are prone to bad roof leaks same as the Astras
Thank you so much for this review. I’d been looking at tiptop convertibles and I do like a VW but I’d never considered a EOS until now. I just might buy one of these if I can find a mint petrol version with the right history.
I love a convertible, I drive a 2012 640d F12 called Bertha, she has a superb boot and oodles of power!
You’re welcome to try her one day, I’d live to know your thoughts on her!
Great video as always, thank you!
Another top video Matt. I remember these cars and a few of my work colleagues over time had one. A great idea without a doubt but some execution of those ideas as you mention were not the best. Personally I love the concept but maybe sometimes things get slightly too complex for initial introduction anyway but the review car looks great. Many thanks for sharing.
As you say a niche vehicle. Confirmed really by the diversity of comments! Keep the reviews coming please. Have you ever reviewed a Scirocco? Any of the three generations? Cheers. 👍
My choice for a hard top convertible of the time would be a Lexus SC430. The Eos looks good though.
A mate of mine had one with the VR6 engine. Understeer galore! Just not a fun car to drive sportily.
And most important of all: the auto box has the + and - gears in the wrong direction :(
That’s an interesting car, and it looks very nice, especially that cream and wood interior For me, the boot overhang looks too long, and the amount of boot space is a compromise too far for me! Someone at work used to have one. Something fell on the roof, and the roof was never right afterwards. I’ve recently bought an Audi TT. It has a much more practical boot shape, and the electric roof takes about 5 seconds to go down. Disappointingly loads of scuttle shake, which was a shock. Did your Rover Cabrio have a lot of scuttle shake?
Sorry did you state that the Eos replaced the Golf Cabriolet...no it didn't!! What about the mk6 cabriolet that ran from 2009 to 2015.
That's not a VW radio if it has carplay, it's an aftermarket unit. VW units didn't come with carplay until the MIB 2 units
Threshold a red Eos near ne and I've never seen it or any other Eis with the roof down!
Nice looking convertible though but wouldn't want that V6 in it.
Many of these hard top convertibles had noticeable scuttle shake. They were cars with of their time, I doubt we’ll see many new versions.
In fact there aren’t many convertibles full stop to buy anymore is there? The window buttons are out of the Convertible Beetle.
I briefly had a 2005 Peugeot 307CC 180 (horrid thing), the scuttle shake was so bad on it with the roof down, it would regularly crack the windscreen when going along bumpy roads.
I remember when the Eos came out but I didn't realize it had stayed in production for so long. I can understand cars like this becoming high maintenance, more so than a traditional convertible, after a while. Another niche of car that has disappeared in recent years, the convertible based on a family car.
hi matt....continuing the theme of hard top convertibles, how would you like to come and review my hardtop volvo? i would absolutely love to see it on the channel if you want to
drop me an email, location is an issue though!
@@furiousdriving email sent
Yo Matt. VW Eos. Hm, it's still a Golf with a expensive converting roof. Lovely looking piece of machinery, but not for me. Not a problem if you are flush with cash but the repairs for that would be in the big bucks classification. To be honest i can't say ive ever seen one. Ive been to my share of auctions and i still havn't seen one. Maybe someday.. Later Thanks for the vid.👍
I was so surprised that VW never did a GTI version being it was pretty much Golf based. That was one thing the likes Renault, Peugeot and even Vauxhall never did with their hardtop Coupe convertibles.
They did, the TSI Sport has the Golf GTI engine in it, the MK 1 2006-2010 has the MK5 TFSI engine in it, the MK2 Face Lift Model has the MK 6 TSI engine in it. I have 2009 with the MK5 Golf BWA Engine. They also did a the 3.2 VR6 or a limilted editiion 3.6 V6. in 2010-2011. They weigh about the same as a Passat they are not that quick. Mine is stage one tuned from 200 to 250BHP, so it not that great off the line but when she lift her skirt she goes. Because they are their own design they are slightly wider than a golf, I feel handle better that my previous MK5 GTI. I don't get any scuttle shake on mine, but you can put in a front strut in that will sort that out.
If you want to buy one in the UK and concerned about the roof. You can got to HW Autos in Fleet in Hampshire who are VW EOS Specialists and trained roof technicians. Also Cayman Auto's in Redhill in Surrey. As long as you car hasn't been rear ended then they can normally sort stuff out.
If you want one then go to www.vweosclub.com. You can get all the support you need for ownership.
You can put a scirocco mk3 front end on looks fantastic
A nice example, but not really my thing, these tin tops. I like the 2001-2006 Astra Cabriolet with the soft top ❤
Ive seen a lot of them with the roofs sealed shut with Screwfix finest black silicone
The older version just looks so much more appealing than the new, but the red digital display reminds me of how old I am....lol
Love the cream leather seats, shame about the cream on the camera sensor, though.
Definitely NOT a Heath Robinson roof mechanism...
I bought just one , looks amazing 🙂
Did think about getting one a few years back, but water leak issues put me off.
The only convertible with a sunroof alongside the Eos is the Mercedes SL, i wish more were available
“They might even be aquatic.”
I don’t thinks so, they aren’t even very good at keeping the rain out, by reputation. And given their weight, they’d probably sink.
Nice otherwise, though.
Complicated roof mechanism - in one of the videos from the Tank Museum in Bovington their director spoke about the engineering styles of different countries. He said that German engineers have to make thing big, expensive, and complicated or the other German engineers will laugh at them and bully them. I think he had a point there...
Bring back cream interiors classy
It looks abit like the Megane CC from the side. Not a criticism just something I noticed.
Could you test drive a Golf R mk6 convertible (265hp)? I've only seen 1
I suppose it was part of Dieselgate as well, Matt. Pretty, interesting in its versatility, but essentially part of the Evil Empire.
I got rid of my SLK because the roof gave me the fear every time I operated it.
Now got a Boxster with a canvas top. Simples.
Know what you mean ref SLK. Held my breath every time I operated the roof.
If taking the wife on a tour of the Italian Lakes or French Riviera one better hope she doesn't pack too many clothes or do too many designer shopping trips. One could always keep the roof up but that defeats going to the destination.
Great review, thank you
Nice looking car. better than the modern dumpy crossovers filling our roads. Not a fan of the gearbox I would rather have a 5 or 6 speed manual.
Another great video has always Matt 👍
Aquatic they can certainly fill with water, when the pipe comes off the drain 😢
The roof mechanism is very impressive but you just hope to god that nothing would ever go wrong with it!
Hm. Nice video, but I'd stick to an MX5.
Eos have major roof issues that need constant servicing and maintenance.
I always thought that it should of also beed available as an Octavia too. it would of been better looking then!
Ive never heard anyone say something positive about the Eos
I love it. I think it's great.
There you are; you have now
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Owners seem to love them
Always felt this generation of VW was a low point for quality
VW were very bad up to about 2005, the electrics especially going bad but mid 00s on they started to sort that out
Impressed me I went on auto trader and they are withing my budget a future car maybe 😊
Very good looking car. Would I be brave enough to own one?
From what I hear this kind of hood mechanism, even on the VWs, fail with regularity (Volkswagen, in reality, Volkswagen isn't a reliable marque despite perceived quality.
Manufacturers have ditched metal roofs because of the complex design and the subsequent frequent failures.
Personally, I think these metal roof cars look hideous and end up looking similar to eachother because of the design constraints.
German Ford Focus CC
I like it but would be afraid to own it because of the rain we get 🙄👍🇮🇪
VW Passat & Golf of that era absolutely eat sensors. When you mentioned sensors, yes that’s the death. Definitely VWs failing, sensors.
Over complicated roof which being a VW is never going to end well...i get them through the trade for a few thousand but hard to sell on
The ideal car for coming out in.
All I remember about this car is that they were expensive & sold poorly. VW wasn't allowed those traits, yet, in the oughts....
Wind deflectors are so stupid. Last convertible i bought, first thing i did, throwing the wind deflector out.
Nice interior, and clever roof design, but, "pretty" it most definitely isn't 😅
Yeah the proportions are all wrong. With the roof down its an ok looking car but when the roof is in place it looks far too bulbous and rounded.
"the Greek god of Canon cameras" oh yes
Sorry, it's a Golf, and not a relaible one like the Mk. 3
It reminds me of my wife’s old Megane convertible. Only without the shite electrics!!
Seems the worst of all worlds to me. Not much room, floppy with the roof down, and no boot space, heavy and complicated roof system, and expensive. Probably makes more sense as a used car though, if it keeps working. OK, OK, it's obviously not far me. I'm more a GTi kinda bloke.
Peugeot GTi not VW GTI, right? In theory you could take the running gear from a 306 Rallye and put it in a 306 cabriolet (soft-top)... Of course the chassis is a lot floppier, but some prize the open air experience.
a diesel engine in a convertible car cough cough 😷
Who will be the first between you and hubnut to test drive a city bug.. a car that's been completely invisible to both of you
It still is…even google is vague on it
C1,107/108 Aygo... Citybug was used in the original ad
Please drive a c1 108 aygo before hubnut finds one... dare you!
Total sales flop for VW like the phaeton..over complicated just not as nice as a Golf and ridiculously expensive to fix at the dealer.At one point my London dealer had five demonstrators to boost the figures,a tactic they are now using for the Buzz
oh god perish the thought of vw unreliability!
On the Dashboard it has a man wearing glasses with a big gaping mouth with a beard.
Yipee I'm 4th today.
Since when are VWs reliable?
I am German and even people in Germany know there are better choices for trouble-free motoring than VW
Yes VW have a completely undeserved reputation for being reliable, they haven’t made a decent petrol engine for years, and the electrics are on par with 90’s Renaults, coupled with the fact the parts are stupidly expensive I really don’t get the following VW get… but each to their own
So what do Germans buy for reliability?
It reminds me of my wife’s old Megane convertible. Only without the shite electrics!!