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Re: Guys... VW is scre*ing you [jgjiffy]
by lm66
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Aug 06, 2009 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: jgjiffy (Aug 02, 2009 8:51 am)
If you don't mind my asking -- did you only have a water leak or other problems with the EOS? I have several issues, minor leaks, wind noise and oil usage. I am in the middle of the lemon law process. Did you do anything specifically to obtain cash settlement instead of a replacement vehicle?
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- #136 of 152
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Re: Guys... VW is scre*ing you [lm66]
by jgjiffy
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Aug 06, 2009 (5:37 pm)
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Replying to: lm66 (Aug 06, 2009 5:32 pm)
Email me at this screen name at A...OH .. EL....
I will respond with my notes and thoughts.
Jeff
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- #137 of 152
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Re: Guys... VW is scre*ing you [lm66]
by mikeh9
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Aug 07, 2009 (2:29 am)
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Replying to: lm66 (Aug 06, 2009 5:32 pm)
When you say "only a water leak" it completely flooded the inside of the car, three times. The garage must have experienced similar problems with other owners as they did not hesitate to replace the car when requested. I did not go for a refund as I particulary wanted a VW so I do not know what the reaction would have been if I had requested money.
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- #138 of 152
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Re: Guys... VW is scre*ing you [mikeh9]
by cadd2233
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Aug 07, 2009 (5:14 am)
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Replying to: mikeh9 (Aug 07, 2009 2:29 am)
I looked at mikeh9's earlier post, I also had the similar issue with at least a cup or 2 of water collecting on both sides of door (near hinge) when I open after rain or even a car wash (I do it by hand), I asked VW many times, they said "This is normal", as if I'm don't know what I'm talking about. Now since I had to take it in for the Interior Flood, they place a weep hole on the rubber seal which "solved" this problem. Meanwhile, VW told me this was addressed by them sending "Technical Bulletin" to the dealerships, make them aware of the problem and provide solution. I challenged them why they don't provide notices to owners so we are not brushed aside from our concerns? VW said this is internal info., and like issues will not be posted for the public or recalled. So I really appreciate this website for us to share our experiences and knowledge.
As for the status of my car, VW is willing to pay 1 month of my car payment (being no use of car for 3 weeks). They refuse to pay for other personal items damaged (new GPS, etc.) said I must go through my own insurance!
So, I filed with BBB under the lemon law since I fit all requirements. After airing out my car for over 2 weeks (as requested by the dealer), it still smells bad! I don't drive it anymore, I drive my old Honda Accord with 208K miles & no A/C because the mildew odor makes me sick!
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My Eos Issues
by cadd2233
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Aug 07, 2009 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: lm66 (Aug 06, 2009 5:32 pm)
Static noise of radio speakers; trunk gets shut too quick after using release; sun roof & all windows didn't open with 1 button (re-programmed); water collecting on both sides of door hinge area, of course, the last straw, the flood, mildew & rust (caused by right corner drain being clogged)... now some new scratch damages occured during roof repair.
I don't know about oil usage, but lately I smell something burning and wonder if it's other car around me?
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moisture inside the eos
by chump2
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Aug 31, 2009 (2:21 am)
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my daughter has a 2008 EOS she loves it but se gets major moisture on the inside of the windows , i assume this is because of a water leak into the car . last year the dealer replace the gaskets an it was better now the moisture is back . we are bringing to the gealer agin this week o check it out . also the window wont open when it gets to freezing they told us we may have to thow some warm water on the window in the morning so they open . not likeing this at all . any comments would be appriciated .
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Re: moisture inside the eos [chump2]
by mikeh9
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Aug 31, 2009 (3:14 am)
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Replying to: chump2 (Aug 31, 2009 2:21 am)
Check that carpets are not damp as that is normally the cause of moisture on inside of windows. Mine used to flood regularily and eventually I had to insist that VW replaced the vehicle with the VW Sportline estate with panoramic roof. Not quite the same I know but at least it is dry inside. Unfortunately VW will not admit that there is a major problem which is criminal as far as I am concerned. Peugeot and Ford do not apparently have this problem but I understand that Mercedes build the Peugeot collapsible roof and Ford build their own or so I am led to believe. Either way I would not buy another cc.
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Re: moisture inside the eos [mikeh9]
by lancelotlink
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Aug 31, 2009 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: mikeh9 (Aug 31, 2009 3:14 am)
Again I've got to say... There seem to be a few problem Eos's out there, but I think the silent majority are very happy with their cars! (fingers crossed)
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2008 EOS moisture
by chump2
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Sep 01, 2009 (8:34 am)
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carpets are damp , i guess thats it we are bringing to the dealer tomorrow
the othe problem we have is the door window freeze and wont move when you unlock the doors , and if you open the door to fast it wont close because the window never went down that 1/4 inch to clear the gasket , the dealer told us last year to take a cup of warm water out to the car and throw it on the window
my comment to him was ARE YOU freaking nuts
thanks
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Re: Love my Eos! [wlby]
by david198
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Sep 04, 2009 (1:32 pm)
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Replying to: wlby (Dec 03, 2006 1:52 am)
You guys don't need new seals. There is a procedure listed in you owners manual that outlines seal treatment. This is to be done every six months. The treatment product is available at all VW dealerships. Most dealers don't know about this treatment so take your manual in and show them. They can order it, the part number is in the manual.
The product they (VW) sells will treat the seals and make them swell up afterwards. The seals become soft and pliable also. I have used this product myself on my seals on our 08 EOS. We had water leaks before the treatment and now have none. I even took a hose and sprayed water directly on the roof and window seals and could not make my car leak water. I takes about a half an hour to treat your seals around the windows and roof top.
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