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#84 of 141 New 08 2.0T Flawless so far by trackula Mar 08, 2008 (12:03 pm)
We took delivery a couple of weeks ago and have nothing but praise for the car. Fit, finish, quality materials, comfort and performance are beyond our expectations. No leaks yet, but we personally lubed all seals as soon as we brought it home. Went through a fairly high pressure "touchless" wash with no leaks found. Fuel economy was 29.7 on the first tank with 80% highway driving. The only issue is a very slight headlight beam misalignment. The buying experience was great and we'd do it all over again.   Thanks to all who have posted their experiences. It really helped in the few weeks we researched the car before buying. I had some reservations due to the leak issues but decided to take the chance and I'm now glad we did.   Does anyone out there have 40,000 miles or more yet on their Eos? Just wondering how the reliability has been and whether the driveability has degraded at all. Replies to this message: eosluvr (Mar 16, 2008 9:03 pm) trackula (Mar 17, 2008 3:10 am) eosluvr (Mar 17, 2008 2:30 pm) eosinseattle (Feb 26, 2009 10:40 am)
#85 of 141 Re: New 08 2.0T Flawless so far [trackula] by eosluvr Mar 16, 2008 (9:03 pm)
Replying to: trackula (Mar 08, 2008 12:03 pm) I just passed 27,000 miles on my 2.0T. I purchased mine in Sept. 06 and fell in love. In Dec. 06 the turbo system imploded and the dealer had to replace the entire turbo system. Since then I haven't had any problems. In one thread someone mentioned the trunk not staying open long enough to get to it from the drivers seat. I have the same problem but that is pretty minor. I'm just too lazy to have the dealer fix it. I don't want to give up my car for that long. I drive about 90 miles a day round trip to work and my average mileage is about 30mpg. I have driven on longer trips and gotten as much as 35mpg. Overall the car is a blast to drive. No degradation of performance at all Replies to this message: trackula (Mar 17, 2008 3:10 am) eosluvr (Mar 17, 2008 2:30 pm) eosinseattle (Feb 26, 2009 10:40 am)
#86 of 141 Mod4cars module experience by eosluvr Mar 16, 2008 (9:10 pm)
I'm thinking of installing a module that will alter the operation of the top and other features. I was wondering if anyone else has one of these modules? How is the performance? Any problems with installation or electrical issues? The module is from a company named Mods4Cars. They make roof operation modules for many of the German cars.   thanks for any info
#87 of 141 Re: New 08 2.0T Flawless so far [eosluvr] by trackula Mar 17, 2008 (3:10 am)
Replying to: eosluvr (Mar 16, 2008 9:03 pm) Glad to hear you are having fairly good luck with the car. I'd like to see one of the major car mags do a long-term test on the Eos. Was there any indication from the dealer as to what caused the Turbo implosion, and how long did you wait for parts? The only VW dealer here is 150 miles away. Replies to this message: eosluvr (Mar 17, 2008 2:30 pm) eosinseattle (Feb 26, 2009 10:40 am)
#88 of 141 Re: New 08 2.0T Flawless so far [trackula] by eosluvr Mar 17, 2008 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: trackula (Mar 17, 2008 3:10 am) That was the REALLY bad part about the turbo failure. I had only owned the car for 3 1/2 months when it happened. When I took it to the dealer they said they would have to order parts. Then they told me that I could still drive the car if I wanted while the parts were on order. That wasn't a good sign. I refused the car because I had almost been involved in numerous wrecks because I couldn't accelerate. Short story, they had the car for 26 days. 4 more days and they would have owned the car because of the Cailfornia lemon law. Needless to say I was VERY upset with the dealer. I fell out of love with the car very quickly but after driving it since I haven't had any more problems.
#90 of 141 Re: should i purchase EOS? [flheat] by nmack Jun 28, 2008 (8:10 am)
Replying to: flheat (Feb 24, 2008 7:34 am) We are having accelerator problems with the EOS. It hesitates for a second or two and then surges. Seems dangerous. took it in twice already and still no fix found. Do we have a lemon? Any one else with this problem? Replies to this message: superdogsteve (Jun 28, 2008 8:39 am) VWEosMystery (Dec 21, 2008 7:18 pm)
#91 of 141 Re: should i purchase EOS? [nmack] by superdogsteve Jun 28, 2008 (8:39 am)
Replying to: nmack (Jun 28, 2008 8:10 am) I have this problem with the engine is cold. I notice it most when I back out of a parking space and then press the gas... it starts to go, and then loses power, and then kicks in again. It has also happened to me when I have pulled out into traffic, I step on it, and then BAM no power, and then it's back... but only when the engine is cold. once it is up to temperature, I have not had a problem.   Of course the dealer can not duplicate the problem and no codes are recorded.   I still love the car. It is a year old now, and I wouldn't trade it for anything!!!   If anyone finds a fix, please share it!!
#92 of 141 acceleration by nmack Jul 31, 2008 (8:13 am)
We have had the EOS in the service dept three times for lagging acceleration. Sometimes you just start to pass or pull out and NOTHING happens. It just puts along for a second ot two and then suddenly spins the wheels and jumps forward. It is kindof scary. They say nothing is wrong.
#93 of 141 acceleration problems by suebryant Nov 07, 2008 (3:50 pm)
I've had the Eos 3 months and have the problem of surging when I accelerate - and especially when I'm stopped and take my foot off the brake. Even if I don't touch the gas the car surges forward, a few times so hard I thought I'd been rear-ended. Parallel parking is a nightmare. Brought it to the dealer twice and was told it's the way the car is designed and there's nothing they can do. How common is this problem, anyway? And has anyone been able to get it fixed by a dealer?

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