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#65 of 142 Have you owned it over 6 months? would you buy it again? by loose1 Apr 04, 2007 (7:11 pm)
Hi prospective buyer how's it treating you? would you still buy one? Just wondering... Any 2008 owners yet? Replies to this message: frerid (Apr 05, 2007 4:26 am) flheat (Apr 05, 2007 5:36 am)
#66 of 142 Re: Have you owned it over 6 months? would you buy it again? [loose1] by frerid Apr 05, 2007 (4:26 am)
Replying to: loose1 (Apr 04, 2007 7:11 pm) I have owned mine over six months, and most of that has been over the winter, when I could not put the top down. I have to report that I am very happy with the car. It drives well, is comfortable, and I have not had any problems. I am waiting impatiently for warmer weather so that I can have the top down all of the time. I would buy one again! Replies to this message: flheat (Apr 05, 2007 5:36 am)
#67 of 142 Re: Have you owned it over 6 months? would you buy it again? [frerid] by flheat Apr 05, 2007 (5:36 am)
Replying to: frerid (Apr 05, 2007 4:26 am) I have owned my Eos since 08/30/06 and have not had a single issue to report. I put my top up and down at least twice daily and had no problems. The car is great, of course I would definately buy it again. I just wish more accessories are made available so I can continue to personalize her. I just had my 5000 service and my experience exceeded by expectations.
#68 of 142 Re: Volkswagen Eos: New Owners' Reports [evoeddie] by dadriver1 May 27, 2007 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: evoeddie (Jan 22, 2007 1:30 pm) I have had my EOS for a week. No problems yet. I have not been in the rain enough to test the roof seals. I do hear a bit of thump in the back that appears to happen when the tranny (2.0T DSG) upshifts. Is this perhaps a normal exhaust noise? This is my first VW. If anyone is familiar with this let me know. Thanks.
#69 of 142 Serious EOS Problem by ctmatthew Jul 09, 2007 (2:32 pm)
I took delivery of a 2.0T in March. At about 5500 miles I started to hear a "thumping" noise from the rear of the car. The car performed fine, but the noise was unsettling. It happened in drive, park, moving, idle, etc.   One day I went to gas up and there was considerable back-pressure when I removed the gas cap. Then the car wouldn't take any fuel. I brought the car to my dealer, Riverbank Volkswagen, in Stamford, CT.   That was a month ago. I still do not have the car. The dealer replaced a pump in the gas tank, then part of an "EVAP" system, then the entire fuel tank explaining that the tank was "imploding.". They gave me the car back and the problem started again one block away from the dealership. I returned the car the next morning.   After waiting for "VW Engineers" to see the car, the dealer determined that "wires were crossed" at the factory. The dealer then told me that when they fixed the wiring issue, the thumping stopped, but a check engine light was on indicating a problem with the EVAP system. Hence, I still do not have my brand new EOS.   Volkswagen Customer Relations has been useless. I am growing progressively more frustrated with both the dealer and VW, and have recently demanded the car be replaced. I now have to initiate lemon law proceedings in hopes of encouraging VW to do the right thing.   The sad part is I loved the car. Yes, there were tiny leaks, the car rolled backward and held gallons of water in the door wells, but the car looked great and ran like hell. I've never received more compliments and thumbs-up about a car. It's a head turner and with the 2.0 is nimble and exciting to drive. At least that's what I can recall. It has been a month since I drove the car. Has anyone had this problem? Replies to this message: dct82me (Sep 13, 2007 8:04 am)
#70 of 142 Re: Serious EOS Problem [ctmatthew] by dct82me Sep 13, 2007 (8:04 am)
Replying to: ctmatthew (Jul 09, 2007 2:32 pm) I've had my 2008 2.0T for one week. I was told by the dealer to avoid high-pressure car washes. "She" had her first (hand) car wash on Tuesday at a local establishment. I checked for leaks (b/c I've read on the boards that this is a common issue). I didn't see any. I'm not quite sure that I was looking in the "right" places. Also, regarding the sealant ... I also was told by the dealer that the product through the dealer is pretty expensive and to just buy a product at a local establishment (basically to save on the cost).   Anyhow, about this thump noise ... is it distinctively loud? I'm wondering if I'd be able to hear it over the stereo. I do have a tendency to listen to loud-er music :o)   I'm wondering if these (most talked-about) issues have been resolved on the 2008 models (crosses fingers).   Anyhow, any input would be greatly appreciated.
#71 of 142 Safety Issue by hazardm Oct 26, 2007 (5:19 am)
I love my EOS but have a serious safety issue that VW says they've never heard of from anyone else.   Sometimes when I come to a full stop on a steep grade and then try to get moving again, I can take my foot off the brake and push down on the accelerator and nothing happens except I roll back in the opposite direction. The engine does not rev up and the gear does not engage. I have to roll down to the bottom of the grade and stop before I can get anything to happen. This has happened to me on several occasions and I have ended up trying to avoid steep grades. I do rolling stops when I can't avoid it.   VW has been unable to duplicate this when I've taken it in to them and tell me no one else has reported this issue. Am I all alone out there?   I also have minor leaking around the window but typically only when I take it thru a high pressure car wash. Replies to this message: forcefield (Nov 01, 2007 7:56 pm) superdogsteve (Nov 14, 2007 12:17 pm)
#72 of 142 response to safety issue by frerid Oct 26, 2007 (5:39 am)
Hi, I have a similar problem, but not nearly as bad. If I am on the very steep hill the car will roll backward when I take the foot off the break, but I can usually "catch" it by gently pushing the accelerator. If I push it gently, the engine engages and kind of spurts forward. Perhaps you are pushing down on the accelerator too abbruptly? It does freak me out that a car with an automatic transmission would roll backward on a hill at all. I would think it shouldn't do that. I have had my Eos over a year, and have just gotten used to this, I guess. The only problem is in the winter, when the road is icy, the tires spin when the engine engages. That's not good. I do love my Eos, but this thing with the transmission allowing it to roll backward on a hill I do not like. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Oct 26, 2007 7:18 am) british_rover (Oct 26, 2007 7:33 am)
#73 of 142 Re: response to safety issue [frerid] by qbrozen Oct 26, 2007 (7:18 am)
Replying to: frerid (Oct 26, 2007 5:39 am) I've had this on many automatic transmission vehicles, although usually more of a problem on heavier vehicles than the EOS. I suggest, if needing to stop on a hill, holding the brake with your left foot and start giving it gas with your right before lifting off the brake. Replies to this message: british_rover (Oct 26, 2007 7:33 am)
#74 of 142 Re: response to safety issue [qbrozen] by british_rover Oct 26, 2007 (7:33 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 26, 2007 7:18 am) The EOS is really a DSG though so I can see a little bit of hesitation as the tranny ECU flutters the outer clutch to try and start on a hill. I noticed it when I tried backing a EOS out of a steep incline a few weeks ago.

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