Tell me all about the Volkswagen Eos

Hi,

Tell me about the 2008 Volkswagen Eos. Anything to look out for? And what's the best engine to go for?

Thank you

Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)

Feb 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Ruairi,

As with any folding hard top cabrio the first and most important thing is to check the roof carefully for any problems, leaks, wear and tear. They can be fragile so you want to make sure that everything's working right. 

Secondly, all that roof stuff is heavy (which is why the Eos is so clumsy to drive) so you need to be checking for excessive wear and tear on suspension, tyres, steering etc. 

As for engine, there's no point in going for the 2.0 turbo engine from the Golf GTI as the Eos's porky weight kills the performance. Better to just accept you'll be slow and go for the 1.4 TSI or 2.0 TDI diesel instead.

Let us know how you get on

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe