Comments on: Volkswagen Eos finally arrives in U.S. showrooms http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: British_rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-231817 British_rover Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:47:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-231817 They won't do AWD on this car as it will start to step on the toes of the A4 Cab and TT Roadster. They won’t do AWD on this car as it will start to step on the toes of the A4 Cab and TT Roadster.

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-228738 Madcapp Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:33:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-228738 The truth about cars website just got done torpedoing this car in their review. It's rather harsh for what's really a well thought out car. I can't imagine why they choose not to see the beauty of this car. The truth about cars website just got done torpedoing this car in their review. It’s rather harsh for what’s really a well thought out car. I can’t imagine why they choose not to see the beauty of this car.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-227250 Renton Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:25:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-227250 1952 MG TD-- Country of origin has everything to do with it when Germany is involved. They make/design shiat better there. Jeff -- It may be assembled in Portugal but it is German design. 1c3d0g -- The VR6 has more in common with an I-6 than a V-6. I don't know why they have chosen to market the VR6 as a V motor, but they have. The new motor has live only a 15 degree angle and sigle head. The VR6 is more like an I-6 that has been compressed on both ends, It is very trick and very smooth. It allows a 6 to fit where only a 4 could reside. Toy Yoda -- There will NOT be an AWD version. The chassis bracing prevents a driveshaft going back there. FWD only. ss -- the Car and Driver article I read said AWD was not planned. That is what I read. I saw this car yesterday. Fabulous construction. Just watch the top go up and down is a work of art. Very Benz SL-esque. Uber complex as only the Germans can do. You really will not be able to compare the Pontiac G6 to this machine when you see them close. The VW fit and finnish is superior. 1952 MG TD– Country of origin has everything to do with it when Germany is involved. They make/design shiat better there.

Jeff — It may be assembled in Portugal but it is German design.

1c3d0g — The VR6 has more in common with an I-6 than a V-6. I don’t know why they have chosen to market the VR6 as a V motor, but they have. The new motor has live only a 15 degree angle and sigle head. The VR6 is more like an I-6 that has been compressed on both ends, It is very trick and very smooth. It allows a 6 to fit where only a 4 could reside.

Toy Yoda — There will NOT be an AWD version. The chassis bracing prevents a driveshaft going back there. FWD only.

ss — the Car and Driver article I read said AWD was not planned. That is what I read.

I saw this car yesterday. Fabulous construction. Just watch the top go up and down is a work of art. Very Benz SL-esque. Uber complex as only the Germans can do.

You really will not be able to compare the Pontiac G6 to this machine when you see them close. The VW fit and finnish is superior.

]]> By: Brian Hilty http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-226305 Brian Hilty Wed, 16 Aug 2006 02:40:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-226305 I fell in love with the Eos the moment I saw it in February. I have a deposit down to the first in my town to get one.. My dealer is so cool he let me order both the turbo and the V6 just the way I wanted it so I can decide which one I want.. Sweet!!! I fell in love with the Eos the moment I saw it in February. I have a deposit down to the first in my town to get one.. My dealer is so cool he let me order both the turbo and the V6 just the way I wanted it so I can decide which one I want.. Sweet!!!

]]> By: British_Rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-226300 British_Rover Wed, 16 Aug 2006 02:27:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-226300 Well with the Eos you can get a 6 speed DSG automatic and with the G6 you get a regular 4 speed auto. The Eos has a great direct injection turbo 4 cylinder that makes 200 hp and should get great gas mileage or a 3.2 liter V6 with 250 hp and slightly lower mileage. The G6 motors are larger, heavier, make less hp and get worse gas mileage. Well with the Eos you can get a 6 speed DSG automatic and with the G6 you get a regular 4 speed auto.

The Eos has a great direct injection turbo 4 cylinder that makes 200 hp and should get great gas mileage or a 3.2 liter V6 with 250 hp and slightly lower mileage. The G6 motors are larger, heavier, make less hp and get worse gas mileage.

]]> By: diogo http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-226277 diogo Wed, 16 Aug 2006 01:52:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-226277 I can not see the pictures too Frankie. I can not see the pictures too Frankie.

]]> By: Jeff Riley http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-226050 Jeff Riley Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:02:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-226050 I saw one of these last week and the sticker price was just over $36K. And why wouldn't I get a G35 coupe for less money instead? I saw one of these last week and the sticker price was just over $36K. And why wouldn’t I get a G35 coupe for less money instead?

]]> By: Frankie http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-225838 Frankie Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:51:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-225838 I can't see the pictures. The error message I get on the page says; "The image “http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/tm_1-volkswagen-eos-aug.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors." Anybody else seeing this?? I can’t see the pictures. The error message I get on the page says; “The image “http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/tm_1-volkswagen-eos-aug.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.”

Anybody else seeing this??

]]> By: Marty Vaughn http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-225766 Marty Vaughn Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:23:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-225766 For that kinda money it really needed to be RWD. For that kinda money it really needed to be RWD.

]]> By: 1952 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-225382 1952 MG TD Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:28:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-225382 June 5th is a fine day. Not sure what it has to do with anything... maybe a link, or a quote might help your cause... June 5th is a fine day. Not sure what it has to do with anything… maybe a link, or a quote might help your cause…

]]> By: Steffi Jeffi http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-225178 Steffi Jeffi Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:22:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-225178 Its still way better than a G6 or Sebring Jeff Its still way better than a G6 or Sebring Jeff

]]> By: Jeff http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-225153 Jeff Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:17:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-225153 It's definitely not from der Fatherland; the Eos is assembled in Portugal. It’s definitely not from der Fatherland; the Eos is assembled in Portugal.

]]> By: Treppy Dation http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-225129 Treppy Dation Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:08:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-225129 Try June 5th 2006 Mike microphallus Try June 5th 2006 Mike microphallus

]]> By: 1952 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-225113 1952 MG TD Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:02:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-225113 Nice keyhole lights.... and thanks for not backing up your worthless statements about what I really didn't say. I love when I call someone on their BS and get a sidestep in return. Nice keyhole lights….
and thanks for not backing up your worthless statements about what I really didn’t say. I love when I call someone on their BS and get a sidestep in return.

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-225089 Jon Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:55:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-225089 I saw the new Volvo hard-top convertible, and it looked a lot better than the Eos. Jon. I saw the new Volvo hard-top convertible, and it looked a lot better than the Eos.

Jon.

]]> By: 1952 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-225056 1952 MG TD Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:37:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-225056 Treppy... I don't remember ragging on anyone about the eos.... please quote and link to that thread. The eos is after the crossfire and pacifica, so yes, I can say that the picture in this article of the eos reminds me of the '07 sebring when looking at the a pillar, keyhole lights, and general arc where the hood meets the grill. Treppy… I don’t remember ragging on anyone about the eos…. please quote and link to that thread.

The eos is after the crossfire and pacifica, so yes, I can say that the picture in this article of the eos reminds me of the ’07 sebring when looking at the a pillar, keyhole lights, and general arc where the hood meets the grill.

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224902 ss Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:48:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224902 the salesmen i talked to said a 4wd version is possible but likly only on the 3.2l...the thing is you will be getting into TT price point so its up in the air right now. the salesmen i talked to said a 4wd version is possible but likly only on the 3.2l…the thing is you will be getting into TT price point so its up in the air right now.

]]> By: Toy Yoda http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224896 Toy Yoda Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:46:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224896 Will they have an AWD version for people like me who like convertibles but live in wintery regions? Will they have an AWD version for people like me who like convertibles but live in wintery regions?

]]> By: Treppy Dation http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224833 Treppy Dation Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:23:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224833 Mike the Sebring is after the EOS so don't you dare compare the EOS to the Sebring, the Sebring looks like the EOS and when other people said the same thing weeks ago you ragged on them you loon Mike the Sebring is after the EOS so don’t you dare compare the EOS to the Sebring, the Sebring looks like the EOS and when other people said the same thing weeks ago you ragged on them you loon

]]> By: Treppy Dation http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224743 Treppy Dation Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:52:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224743 I have driven one in the UK and it is AWESOME. It has a 3 piece glass roof, the crappy G6 only has a 2 piece solid roof, no wonder it sucks I have driven one in the UK and it is AWESOME. It has a 3 piece glass roof, the crappy G6 only has a 2 piece solid roof, no wonder it sucks

]]> By: Christi http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224648 Christi Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:16:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224648 Wonderful car - test drove it twice. But, you cannot get the options pictured in most of the press releases. Not the saffire blue, not red interior, not grey interior with the island grey. Someone in their marketing group is not talking to the production group. Wonderful car – test drove it twice. But, you cannot get the options pictured in most of the press releases. Not the saffire blue, not red interior, not grey interior with the island grey. Someone in their marketing group is not talking to the production group.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224610 1c3d0g Tue, 15 Aug 2006 16:06:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224610 Oh, it's a FWD car, I forgot. Move along. :-( Oh, it’s a FWD car, I forgot. Move along. :-(

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224470 ss Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:27:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224470 I was doing research on the 3.2 coming out and it will have two 6v batteries because the engine compartment is that tight. I was doing research on the 3.2 coming out and it will have two 6v batteries because the engine compartment is that tight.

]]> By: British_Rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224408 British_Rover Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:03:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224408 Uhhh probably because VW does not have an Inline 6 and secondly an inline 6 has a hard time fiting in a FWD car. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VR6_engine Brief history of the VR6 motor and just from me skiming it it seems fairly accurate. Uhhh probably because VW does not have an Inline 6 and secondly an inline 6 has a hard time fiting in a FWD car.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VR6_engine

Brief history of the VR6 motor and just from me skiming it it seems fairly accurate.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224402 1c3d0g Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:42:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224402 Odd. Why wouldn't they go for an I-6 immediately then? Space constraints? Odd. Why wouldn’t they go for an I-6 immediately then? Space constraints?

]]> By: ss http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224399 ss Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:40:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224399 they wil put the 3.2l v6 from teh R32 and t-reg into it. my parent test drove the 2.0T this weekend and will prob be buying one shortly. it was a kick ass car and very well appointed...i just cant wait to drop the top and go for a cruise. they wil put the 3.2l v6 from teh R32 and t-reg into it. my parent test drove the 2.0T this weekend and will prob be buying one shortly. it was a kick ass car and very well appointed…i just cant wait to drop the top and go for a cruise.

]]> By: British_Rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224387 British_Rover Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:24:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224387 Narrow angle V6 means the VR6 motor that only has a 18 or so degree V angle and uses a single head for both cylinder banks. Narrow angle V6 means the VR6 motor that only has a 18 or so degree V angle and uses a single head for both cylinder banks.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224385 1c3d0g Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:23:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224385 Jay, they probably mean a 60 degree V-6 as opposed to the usual 90 degree V-6. Jay, they probably mean a 60 degree V-6 as opposed to the usual 90 degree V-6.

]]> By: DaveO http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224368 DaveO Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:03:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224368 It's nice inside but rather boring on the outside. I think the money is better spent on the Volvo. Don't know about best selling in Europe though....have seen only two on the road here in Germany but have seen several Astra twin-tops. It’s nice inside but rather boring on the outside. I think the money is better spent on the Volvo.

Don’t know about best selling in Europe though….have seen only two on the road here in Germany but have seen several Astra twin-tops.

]]> By: Jay http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224354 Jay Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:57:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224354 What's a narrow angle V6? Is that like a W6 or something? For some reason I can't open the pictures but from what I heard it will be a cool car What’s a narrow angle V6? Is that like a W6 or something?
For some reason I can’t open the pictures but from what I heard it will be a cool car

]]> By: 1952 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224347 1952 MG TD Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:54:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224347 Renton, I would not put a vehicle on top simply beause of the country of origin. The whole segment has some great offerings, and maybe its just the DCX fan in me showing, but I have extremely high hopes for the sebring conv. not saying that it is the best, just that I wouldn't write it off before it is even introduced. Renton, I would not put a vehicle on top simply beause of the country of origin. The whole segment has some great offerings, and maybe its just the DCX fan in me showing, but I have extremely high hopes for the sebring conv.

not saying that it is the best, just that I wouldn’t write it off before it is even introduced.

]]> By: Barry http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224345 Barry Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:52:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224345 I think in black and some nice tires/wheel package it could have some serious potential. I think in black and some nice tires/wheel package it could have some serious potential.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224318 Renton Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:44:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224318 1952 MG TD-- I think the EOS will come out on top of the FWD "touring convertible" pack this year. Its from der Fatherland. 1952 MG TD– I think the EOS will come out on top of the FWD “touring convertible” pack this year.

Its from der Fatherland.

]]> By: 1952 MG TD http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224281 1952 MG TD Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:33:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224281 keyhole lights and general shapes remind me of the new sebring. Should be interesting to see the touring convertible market offerings in battle (c70, eos, sebring, g6, solara, eclipse) keyhole lights and general shapes remind me of the new sebring.

Should be interesting to see the touring convertible market offerings in battle (c70, eos, sebring, g6, solara, eclipse)

]]> By: British_Rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224231 British_Rover Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:19:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224231 Our VW dealership has had one for demonstration purposes on and off for a couple of weeks but they have not had any to sell yet. Our VW dealership has had one for demonstration purposes on and off for a couple of weeks but they have not had any to sell yet.

]]> By: fromes http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms.html#comment-224219 fromes Tue, 15 Aug 2006 13:13:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/15/volkswagen-eos-finally-arrives-in-us-showrooms/#comment-224219 Interesting, I was in Arizona a few weeks back and saw one of these on the street...I just assumed it was already on sale Interesting, I was in Arizona a few weeks back and saw one of these on the street…I just assumed it was already on sale

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