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#9 of 17 Re: For the money... [f14tomcat] by paulzooms Jul 22, 2007 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: f14tomcat (Jul 20, 2007 11:38 pm) My last car was a Pontiac Sunfire GT Convertible. It was a piece of junk in comparison to the Eos. I did get 8 years out of it, but had $5,000 worth of repairs the last two. That's what I sold it for! Should have got rid of it sooner. The fit and finish do not compare. Not sure if the G6 is better, but I doubt it. Replies to this message: f14tomcat (Jul 23, 2007 2:39 pm) cb391 (Jul 23, 2007 6:43 pm) f14tomcat (Jul 24, 2007 2:42 pm) and 1 more... slackerman (Aug 03, 2007 7:04 pm)
#10 of 17 Re: For the money... [paulzooms] by f14tomcat Jul 23, 2007 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: paulzooms (Jul 22, 2007 12:55 pm) The Sunfire is a compact car and the G6 is a midsize. That should say a lot about the difference in fit and finish. The Sunfire's fit and finish is never going to be as good as the Eos, because the Sunfire is smaller/cheaper. Replies to this message: cb391 (Jul 23, 2007 6:43 pm) f14tomcat (Jul 24, 2007 2:42 pm) cb391 (Aug 05, 2007 8:05 pm)
#11 of 17 Re: For the money... [f14tomcat] by cb391 Jul 23, 2007 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: f14tomcat (Jul 23, 2007 2:39 pm) Size has nothing to do with fit and finish. Fit and finish are more determined by design and quality of materials used and quality of assembly performed. Just because a Golf is smaller than a Passat doesnt mean a Golf should be considered crap. A Sunfire may not be good because GM designed it and US automakers have never built a good small car here because it was never a high priority. It has always been easier to import something from overseas. By the way the G6 has it's own Quality issues. Replies to this message: f14tomcat (Jul 24, 2007 2:42 pm) cb391 (Aug 05, 2007 8:05 pm)
#12 of 17 Re: For the money... [cb391] by f14tomcat Jul 24, 2007 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: cb391 (Jul 23, 2007 6:43 pm) GM has never made good small cars so you should not expect the Sunfire to be up to the standards of the midsize car which GM puts more into.   By the way, what quality issues has the G6 had? Replies to this message: cb391 (Aug 05, 2007 8:05 pm)
#13 of 17 Re: For the money... [paulzooms] by slackerman Aug 03, 2007 (7:04 pm)
Replying to: paulzooms (Jul 22, 2007 12:55 pm) Hey, I have a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire convertible (2.4L, 5-speed) and it's still running well. OK, after 10 years I had to have the top replaced, but how long do you expect a softtop last?   The quality issues have been more than bearable.
#14 of 17 Quality... by f14tomcat Aug 04, 2007 (4:00 am)
I always thought the build quality was good on the Sunfire/Cavalier too, but I guess it is a matter of opinion. I will say though that the Eos is a well made machine. However it is apples and oranges to compare its quality to the quality of the Sunfire. The Sunfire was last generation and the Eos benefits from modern quality. Compare the Eos build quality to that of the Pontiac G5 and then see how close you are. Thats more accurate.
#15 of 17 Re: For the money... [f14tomcat] by cb391 Aug 05, 2007 (8:05 pm)
Replying to: f14tomcat (Jul 24, 2007 2:42 pm) Some G6 coupes have reported leaks and the G6 convertible finished last in convertible crash tests and the driver's seat came partially unmounted
#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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