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Replying to: houstontxmob (Oct 25, 2006 10:00 am) Luxury package with the Lemans wheels. And yes I've owned a black car in the past and know what the demands of the color choice are, but we couldn't resist. It's too sweet! Being in a smaller Texas town, we didn't feel the need for the Nav system, although I'm sure they're very useful in the big cities. The steering wheel controls for the sound system is great! I love the satilite radio, NO MORE COMMERCIALS!!! You can't beat all the other convience features. We really shopped this purchase. Compared all the 4 seat hard top retractable models and TEST DROVE them all. For the money, the ride, the outfitting, and for the SUNROOF- to- CONVERTIBLE feature, the EOS came in with it all! I was honestly ready to put my bucks on the Volvo C70 until we compared it with the EOS. We also test drove the lower end Pontiac G6, and even considered the Lexus SC. Hey, congrats on your car and your good deal too! It does pay to shop around! The open air is just a little sweeter when you know you didn't spend more than you wanted to.
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Replying to: ladyofthelake (Oct 25, 2006 12:56 pm) You are correct, the audio system is amazing! I love it! And the Satellite radio is amazing. I did my research too on this purchase. I was going for a convertible, I even considered Saturn Sky, Miata hardtop, SLK280, BMW 3-series convertible and even the Volvo C70. For some cars, I can;'t justify spending over $40K for a weekend car. Finally, I test drove this car and fell in love since then. Yes, it pays to shop around. I am glad you got a car you wanted. Now drive safe and have fun! 
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Anyone in TX here bought this car? I have talked to lot of dealers here and they're acting as if this is the best thing on earth and are not willing to budge a dollar off MSRP.I test drove the car and I liked it but then is it worth payin MSRP, which is already 4-5K profit for them? Also, i;ve been thinking if i should just probably wait it out and see how the reviews come out. Definitely the car is gonna get cheaper in some months' time. Your thoughta on that? Anyone have suggestions about any good dealers? And has anyone bought the car below MSRP? Thanks a bunch. Anywhere in houston, dallas, austin, san antonio would do.
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Replying to: vw_rider (Oct 25, 2006 5:21 pm)
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Replying to: houstontxmob (Oct 25, 2006 5:34 pm) thanks for the info..I did contact momentum..they also have a base model with leatherette..does anyone know what leatherette is? Does it change the look of the car a lot? For now I think the base model is good for me...the problem is that i'm in austin and cant drive out all the way just to check the car out..and here in austin all they're getting is luxury and sport packages.. Can someone outline to me the difference between base model and luxury/sport packages, in layman tersms? and how many of the stuff in the luxury/sport package is really necessary? thanks
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Replying to: vw_rider (Oct 26, 2006 10:21 am) I would say depends on your budget and what's important to u. Mine is sport package and I pretty much have everything I needed and am very satisfy with it. Good luck.
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| My best suggestion to understand the difference in base model vs luxury or sport package is to go to vw.com. Click on EOS and get the build your own Eos section. This is very informative. You can add and remove options, colors, fabrics and wheel packages to your hearts content. You will get a very good feel of exactly what you are getting for the money. I spent a lot of time at this website before I even test drove the car. As far as what options you REALLY need depends on why you chose this car to begin with. Do you want a car that's a little sporty but still lux? Or is the "driving experience" of a sports car more to your liking? The "sports" suspension IS different than the Lux we drove both back to back and over again to appreciate this difference. Supposedly, the tire size will also affect this difference as well. I also would not want to miss out on the "heated seats". This made a big difference in comfort with the top down when it was a little cooler outside.I think the packages really make the car one thing or another for you. They do however add some bucks to the bottom line. I would not count on buying a base model and then later upgrade with aftermarket items. I only say this because I've heard in this very forum the difficulties encountered by others trying to upgrade without voiding electrical warranties, or the need for special adaptations to make aftermarket items work. If possible, I would personally fall on the side of getting what you want on the car from the outset rather than wish you had later. We purchased from Demondtrond in Houston. We did get it for under MSRP. The Dallas dealerships we encountered were asking $2000 over MSRP. It will help you A LOT to read all the forums you can. Learn the questions you need to ask your salesperson. We had our salesperson e-mail us a spec. page for the VIN number of the car we were buying (the dealership was 800 miles from us) so we could see EXACTLY what was on that car and make sure we weren't missing out on something we really wanted on it. Do your research, drive where ever you have to to get a test drive, then find your best deal by calling around the state till you find what you want. As far as waiting for the prices to come down: if you can stand the wait, the only question is are there still going to be plenty of what you want then? I really don't know what VW will do with this car. Who ever does with a first year model? Good Luck with the hunt!!!! | |
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Replying to: houstontxmob (Oct 26, 2006 10:51 am) I didn't mean to step on your toes about the website suggestion,  we must have both been responding at the same time. My long windedness prevented me from knowing you had already posted the same. It is a useful website though huh?
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Replying to: ladyofthelake (Oct 26, 2006 11:21 am) I am talkin right now to Momentum VW which was usggested by one of the posters here. They're givin me the base model at 31K, which is 4-5K below the one equipped with the leather or sport package.. Someone asked me why i want this car..Cos its a hardtop convertible. Thats the one reason..I testdrove this one but i drove the one with lux package so it definitely must be different from the base model Looked at the website u sent..thanks for that.. I think I have to take a look at the base model and see what it does/doesnt have. I dont wanna go there and be asked " Oh you wanted a steering wheel? thats not there in the base model !!!" Just kidding, but after driving 300 miles i dont wanna be surprised. Thanks for the suggestion about asking them the spec page..I shall do that..and will also checkout the dealer u bought from. Either way if I have to drive from Austin to Houston, I'd better check out all posssibilities.
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