Overview & Reviews

An all-new model last year, the Volkswagen Eos enters 2008 with revisions to its trim levels. The most significant of these changes is the introduction of the four-cylinder model's "Lux" trim, which comes with the luxury features of the V6-powered Eos.

• Power-retractable hardtop with integrated glass sunroof, plenty of zip from base turbocharged engine, handsome styling, high-quality cockpit furnishings.

User Reviews:

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  Maintenance Nighmare! - 2008 Volkswagen EOS
  By Mandy - April 25 - 6:40 pm

  In the year and 3 months Ive had this car Ive been at the dealership with problems once or twice a month. So much that they know me by sight! Falling quickly out of love. Trunk failed 4 times, suspension and brakes squeak constantly, wheel bearings broken in exactly a year. Horrible experience for such a beautiful car. Truly broken hearted that Im probably going to get rid of this beautiful car!

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  Sadly Disappointed - 2008 Volkswagen EOS
  By KZigg - April 25 - 5:06 am

  I have a 2008 2Turbo Eos for just over 1 year I had to bring into the dealership for service a few times: hard top would not go down, coolant system leak. My car would run low on oil not long after a scheduled maintenance oil change. I was told that I must frequently check the oil in- between recommended oil changes because the car will burn oil fast. This should not be with a "high line car" just over one year old. A recall was recently done "What"? The trunk latch would close back soon after unlocking. Too many problems.

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  I Love My Eos - 2008 Volkswagen EOS
  By danerice - March 9 - 2:26 pm

  I got my Eos in May 2008 and 14 months later, I still smile every time I get behind the wheel! The hardtop/sunroof/convertible roof is brilliant. I get stares and smiles while putting the roof up on a regular basis. With the same 2.0 Turbo engine as the GTI, the car is peppy and fast. The 17-inch wheels are sporty and sharp. The leather and walnut interior is reminiscent of a car much higher priced. The upgraded Dynaudio stereo system rocks. The Ipod adpapter and navigation system would have been nice! My only complaints are the top-up styling isnt as slick as some other competitors, and interior noise can be an issue. Overall, this car is a blast and I would recommend it to anyone!

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  Love it, love, it, love it - 2008 Volkswagen EOS
  By Girl Racer - January 23 - 8:23 pm

  Until a few weeks before I purchased the car, I even didnt know about the car nor seen before. I fell in love with the car right away. Its such a cute car. I get a lot of attention on the road. I really enjoy it. Small car with a lot of power and charm.

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  awesome first car - 2008 Volkswagen EOS
  By ianm1997 - December 25 - 2:40 pm

  i purchased this used this year as my first car. before this i as driving my moms 2011 toyota highlander. the reason i bought this is because my best friends mom owns one and she let me test drive it. it is defiantly a head turner. it goes fast, is pretty good on gas, and so much fun to drive. my only complaint is that it doesnt have a touch screen radio.

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  STOP AND READ BEFORE YOU BUY! - 2008 Volkswagen EOS
  By Karen from CT - September 27 - 11:46 am

  There are several issues with this car. 1. When the key is removed from the ignition, the front windows drop slightly, thus when it is raining you get poured on. You get soaked inside the car whenever it is raining. 2. The radio antenna is in the trunk. The reception for FM and Satellite radio does not hold. While you drive the radio stations fade in and out. 3. The EOS is horrible in snow. We had to add sand bags to the trunk to allow traction when driving. In addition, when it is below 32 degrees the trunk freezes up. I now have to prepare myself when bad weather is approaching and put my snow scrapper in the back seat. Please read this before you buy your EOS, I wish I knew this stuff.

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  Great Car - 2008 Volkswagen EOS
  By timinwi - September 1 - 6:04 pm

  I traded my Buick LaCrosse for this car because I wanted a convertible; so it was quite the change for me but Ive really enjoyed driving my EOS. It is not really a sporty car in the sense that it can take tight curves at high speed like say, a Mazda Miata, but more like a sporty cruiser. No mechanical issues to speak of yet, so maybe I have lucked out compared to some of the other reviews written here. I chose a mechanic who is independent and focuses totally on foreign cars and the car checked out well. I think this car is a great value for what you get especially the moving hardtop which are typically on higher priced vehicles.

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  Funin the Sun - 2008 Volkswagen EOS
  By newca11 - August 13 - 4:30 am

  This is my fourth VW, but my First Convertible. Have had three Jettas before this and the last was A GLI with all the toys. But I have never had as much fun driving as I do now. The roof is great and their is very little to no wind noise. I love having the security of a hard top on a convertible. Foe the Base model with auto I really think it has a lot of options. Like I was told when i bought my first VW. The only problem is you have to replace it with another.

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  Hope to keep mine for a long time - 2008 Volkswagen EOS
  By EOS for MEOS - August 6 - 3:06 pm

  I agree with the positive reviews seen below, so Ill just add my 2 cents to their comments :-) Like others, Id never even heard of this car until I started shopping around. Before, I was going to own either a Sky/Solstice. I drove the Solstice and it was quick and throaty but in the bang for your buck category, the EOS has no peer, IMHO. Im getting 26-27 mpg around town, but be warned, heavy footed drivers (like my WIFE!) will get 4-5 less mpg. The shifting in this automatic 6 speed is so smooth that you dont notice unless you watch the tach. There are so many features on the "trip computer" that you may not use half (and Im a geek!). Save yourself some time and test drive this first!

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  Lemon of 2008 - 2008 Volkswagen EOS
  By danny - February 27 - 10:00 am

  My wife has an 2008 EOS and has had nothing but trouble with the car. We have taken it to two different dealerships to fix the problem and no one wants to do their job and fix it; it has been burning oil, the turbo is problematic, the brakes are squealing, and the top leaks whenever it rains. The mechanics at a VW dealer said bring it back every 500 miles to do oil comsuption test.The car is burning all the oil in less than 500 miles.These problems existed before the warrenty was up and the dealership said it was fixed, but they didnt fix the problems and now the warranty is expired. In my opinion I would never buy a VW again, unless you want to be stuck with a car that doesnt run & no help