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#56 of 152 The VERY FIRST DAY!!! by arlingtonian Feb 19, 2008 (6:15 pm)
We bought our dream Eos - a Paprika Red VR32, with everything, from a very reputable local dealer (name withheld until resolution) that we've known and trusted for years. I'd even asked about the leaks, based on what I'd seen online and was told they'd had no problems with the cars they'd been shipped. We brought it home and found that the very same day, after about three hours sitting in front of our house, the entire inside was fogged up!! I've never seen anything like this before - it took 3-4 minutes of heavy defrost just to be able to drive it again. I called the VW dealer and told them about it; they said they'd never heard of anything like it before. I mentioned that I'd seen THREE cars on their lot that appeared to have the same problem last Sunday! They said they hadn't noticed...   Anyway, having told them that I didn't want the car if it leaked, before I ever bought it, I took it back for an "assessment." Sure enough, it leaks. (duh) Based on what I've seen posted here and elsewhere, that is very BAD news... I am forever hopeful, though. Has anyone out there had a situation where the car leaked for a while, was fixed and then never leaked again? I haven't yet seen any posts to support that as a potential happy outcome. I LOVE the car, but for $40k I don't want something that leaks, smells and will not hold its value.   Another question, has anyone on this blog tried to get VW to take a leaking car back? We only put about 30 miles on it (drove it home and then ">back to the dealer). I'm more than willing to hire a lawyer and fight this, if only on principle. I'm just curious to know if others have found that VW stands behind the cars they sell or if we should get ready to do battle... [I soooo hope that they play this straight up....]   Arlingtonian Replies to this message: cadd2233 (Jul 03, 2009 7:04 pm) lancelotlink (Jul 04, 2009 12:13 am)
#57 of 152 new problems by koolkat4 Feb 19, 2008 (8:58 pm)
Okay - you think the only problem we have is leaking - think again!! It now seems as though there is a transmission problem. I took my EOS in to have them take a look at the transmission - when shifting gears the car jerks and when pulling off from a stop light or sign it seems as though the transmission is trying to catch up. When I first start the car up, once I turn the key - it automatically backs up- this along with sliding backward after it has been put in gear! The dealer, yes the volkswagon dealer, told me that they called volkswagon and this is the way it is suppose to do. I asked, why now - why not from the beginning? They had no answer. I will now make an appointment to take the EOS back and invite the mechanic to go for a ride with me. Maybe after he experiences these things he will have a better idea of what needs to be done. What a price I am paying for wanting a cool convertible! I will never buy a car again unless it has been on the market for at least 3 years - that should be enough time to work the kinks out, don't you think? Replies to this message: cb391 (Feb 20, 2008 9:11 pm) photogal57 (Apr 06, 2008 6:26 pm) kls7rf (Jun 24, 2008 5:19 am)
#58 of 152 Re: new problems [koolkat4] by cb391 Feb 20, 2008 (9:11 pm)
Replying to: koolkat4 (Feb 19, 2008 8:58 pm) Car should not back up when starting if the car is in park. If you stop on an incline the car may drift backward. This is normal to some degree. The problem when starting out from a stop shouldn't happen. If you can't get the dealer to figure that out try a different dealer Had mine 16 months and the trans works ok and the top doesn't leak. I have been using the special stuff listed in the manual (if you have an 07).I do have an issue with the top and a loud rattle when you hit bumps that is more noticeable when it is cold out.
#59 of 152 Re: EOS - treating the rubber seals...? [paulzooms] by kraut_rock Mar 02, 2008 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: paulzooms (Mar 17, 2007 3:37 am) THANK YOU so much for this post; I have not had much trouble with leaks, just a drop or two but the rattles and squeeks have been driving me crazy! I am hoping after treating my EOS with the Krytox it will also help with cutting down road noise.
#60 of 152 Re: Roof Leaks?? [just4fun1] by trackula Mar 07, 2008 (8:22 pm)
Replying to: just4fun1 (Oct 28, 2006 9:29 am) As soon as you take delivery, just check with the service manager to see if part of pre-delivery was the ritual roof seal lubrication. If he says yes, do it anyway when you get home, he may be lying. Make sure you check for deformation of any seals also. Go to vwvortex forum for an excellent guide to seal lubrication with numerous photos. Expect it to be a 1.5 hr. job. It will keep the rain off your head. We have a new Eos and it is water tight. Plan on doing the seals every 3 months at least. The owners manual gives contradictory advice as to the type of lubricant to use. In one section they suggest a silicon based lube. On the next page they say not to use silicon based lubes. I do know that Petro-based lubes will degrade the rubber. The safest bet is an inert lube called Krytox. It is the base of the recommended VW weatherstrip lube, but is expensive as hell! Good luck, you'll love this car.
#61 of 152 Re: me too [jbryanjohnson] by deepc1 Mar 10, 2008 (8:25 am)
Replying to: jbryanjohnson (Dec 15, 2007 8:48 am) I just got my wife's back last Thursday and it rained Fridayand it leaked worse than ever. It went back to the shop this morning for repair #5 of the top. I have also had a few problems with the top not going down because of "loose cables" that open the tonneau flap. You can push them open easily once you realise that's what it is.   I've started lemon law proceedings and we'll see what happens.   The last thing I have to say is that the BMW 128i cabriolet will be in the dealerships this week with a 31ish sticker. If my arbitration is successful I think I'll get one of those. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Mar 10, 2008 11:30 am)
#62 of 152 Re: me too [deepc1] by qbrozen Mar 10, 2008 (11:30 am)
Replying to: deepc1 (Mar 10, 2008 8:25 am) The last thing I have to say is that the BMW 128i cabriolet will be in the dealerships this week with a 31ish sticker.   Don't know about "this week," and its like $34k with a manual trans and doesn't have a retractable hardtop like the Eos. But, yeah, should be a nice vehicle, I think.
#63 of 152 Re: Love my Eos! [wlby] by swalker1 Mar 11, 2008 (8:46 pm)
Replying to: wlby (Dec 03, 2006 1:52 am) Months later I am curious if VW was able to permanently fix the leak in the roof of your car. I am considering buying an 07 Eos. From the date of your posting, I'm assuming yours was an early production model. Any insight you can give would be appreciated. Replies to this message: monwales (Mar 12, 2008 1:50 am) swalker1 (Mar 12, 2008 5:47 am)
#64 of 152 Accidents? by swalker1 Mar 11, 2008 (8:51 pm)
I hate to be the one to pose this question, but has anyone been in a rear-end collision with the top down? What the heck happens to the roof in the trunk?
#65 of 152 Re: Dry [lancelotlink] by swalker1 Mar 11, 2008 (8:58 pm)
Replying to: lancelotlink (Dec 28, 2007 7:12 am) Glad to hear that you have a dry Eos. I am considering buying a pre-owned 07. For reference sake, can you tell me the date your car was manufactured. (It's on the black sticker in the drivers side door sill) It seems that the early production models were more likely to leak (maybe?) Thank you.

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