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152 messages, Last post on Oct 05, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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I purchased a slightly used 2007 EOS, Thunder Blue with beige leather, luxury, dynaudio. It had only 1100 miles and I got over $4k off sticker price. I was aware of the leak problems before I purchased - but I decided to take the risk. Foolish? Perhaps - we'll see. Ok, now for my question: I read the manual and it recommends treating the rubber seals regularly to minimize the risk of seals leaking, cracking, freezing, etc. I went to my VW dealer and they looked up the part # - they want $75 for a couple ounces!!! Does anyone know if there is a general purpose rubber protector that I could use that would be effective? Or should I pay the price for VW's recommended product? Second quesion: does anyone know if putting a automatic car starter in will void my warranty? Thanks for your help in advance. P.S. I do have very minor leaks in a high pressure touchless car wash (when the high pressure rinse shoots sideways - directly at the windows). By minor I mean a couple drops. I can live with that.
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Replying to: autumn3 (Mar 16, 2007 1:37 pm) http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3087297 Consider it TLC for your baby. High pressure (touchless) carwashes are to be avoided. Regular car washes are OK as per the Owner's manual.
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Replying to: blowininthwind (Mar 06, 2007 6:50 pm) |
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Replying to: grubbygirl (Dec 22, 2006 9:33 am) Interestingly when I went to pick up my cheque, the car was already for sale on the forecourt and the windows were covered in condensation. Seems my dealer was quite happy to pass it on to someone else with the leak. That in itself is enough to make me never want to buy a VW again.
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Replying to: grubbygirl (Apr 05, 2007 12:30 am) I've had removable roofs before (Fiat & Nissan) that were water-tight from the get-go, and stayed that way for years. ~lash |
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I'd really like to buy an Eos, but living in the great Pacific Northwest, all the postings about the 2007s leaking has me worried (the car won't be garaged). I realise the "lubricant" solution has worked for many, but to my way of thinking, the rubber used on the Eos-leakers really must be the problem. There's very few reports of the Volvo or Mazda HD Convertibles leaking. I've been hoping they've upgraded the seals on the newer cars, any 2008 owners out there want to weigh in? Thanks, Lash |
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Replying to: lancelotlink (Oct 04, 2007 6:55 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 05, 2007 4:51 am) VW issued a TSB on the problem (see VWvortex) which proves the problem exists. I know I could be suffering from Internet Research Paranoia (IRA)but that's the cross I bear.
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 05, 2007 4:51 am) I would expect a handful of leaks once the cars got out in the real world and a TSB to correct some of those problems.
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Replying to: lancelotlink (Oct 05, 2007 7:09 am) |
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