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#16 of 17 2008 Sebring Convertible hardtop 2.7L vs. VW Eos by flash11 Aug 12, 2007 (8:19 am)
Lets have a comparison of the new 2008 Sebring Convertible hardtop versus the VW Eos 2.0T and the G6 convertibles. The Sebring limited model also has a 3.5L engine option, but I like the 2.7L 190 hp. flex fuel (E85) engine. The Eos is a nice car but as mentioned in a previous email under the Eos string the parts are fragile and costly. Sebring parts are about half the cost and Chrysler just announced a lifetime warrantee on the powertrain on all Chrysler products. The VW Eos has a diesel engine and gets 23/32 mpg better than the 2008 Sebring's 2.7L 18/28 mpg, although I am still waiting for statistics on the Sebring's 2.7L flex fuel engine using environmentally friendlier E85 ethanol based fuel with a 50 cent cheaper per gallon price tag which then beats the cost overall on fuel consumption versus diesel fuel. Price tag for a loaded 2008 Sebring Convertible Limited or Touring model $34-38K, the VW Eos $35-38K, the G6 GT convertible 250hp (sportiest of the group) 16/25mpg $32-36K. Any other comments out their, personal experiences with these 3 makes of car ? Replies to this message: 600kgolfgt (Aug 18, 2007 12:41 pm)
#17 of 17 Re: 2008 Sebring Convertible hardtop 2.7L vs. VW Eos [flash11] by 600kgolfgt Aug 18, 2007 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: flash11 (Aug 12, 2007 8:19 am) The VW Eos has a diesel engine and gets 23/32 mpg   The VW Eos only came with two engines - the Audi-sourced 2.0T and VW's VR6 engines - both of which require premium gasoline - not diesel.   under the Eos string the parts are fragile and costly   If you are referring to the hardtop mechanism only, I will buy that argument - given the fact that it just came out on the market, and the jury is still out on its reliability/durability. But the chassis and powertrain (which have been out for quite sometime in the Jetta GLI and VW GTI), have proven to be quite robust and reliable to date.   Given the state of Chrysler - which is currently owned by the venture-capital group Cerebus and headed by an ex-Home Depot CEO (who is credited with nearly running Home Depot into the ground), I would be very wary of Chrysler products these days.   Cases in point: http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=4654 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=4692

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