Volkswagen Eos 1.4 Petrol - To buy or not to buy?!

GingerG

I'm considering buying a Volkswagen Eos but wondering do any of you drive one and if so, what do you think of it.
In the past i have driven a 1.6 Renault Megane convertible (petrol) and whilst i loved it, it bugged me that you can only have the roof either all up or all down.
With the EOS, you have the advantage of still having a 'Sunroof' for the days when the convertible isn't in use (which is pretty much everyday in our sunny climate!).
I would prefer to go for a diesel option, but the Eos only comes in a 2lt diesel, which, as i only really use the car at the weekends, i don't see the point in buying a car with that big an engine.
What is the 1.4lt petrol like on fuel economy etc? I know the road tax is €302 a year (which i'm ok with), but really it's down to the day to day running costs that will sway my decision.

Appreciate any feedback

Matt Simis

Given the weight of the body I would say its extremely slow and tedious to drive. Didnt they have 1.6 and 2.0 FSI engines in it too? 1.4 is just too small..

R.O.R

Matt Simis wrote: »

Given the weight of the body I would say its extremely slow and tedious to drive. Didnt they have 1.6 and 2.0 FSI engines in it too? 1.4 is just too small..

I think it's the 1.4T - 122bhp engine that's in the EOS, or at least it was in the one I delivered to someone in 2008.

Despite it's small size, it's a very nippy engine and is generally well regarded by the owners. Not sure on fuel consumption, but I think it's fairly reasonable in the Golf. Probably suffers a bit in the EOS with the heavier body.

Looking at the history of the one EOS 1.4T we have on fleet, it's just had it's second service at 29,000km and a faulty window regulator was replaced at the same time. Whether that's a problem on all of them, I don't know as one car isn't a great indicator.

Matt Simis

Ah right, didnt know it was the "super" 1.4 engine:
http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/volkswagen-eos-1.4-tsi-1005836.html

Dunno if I buy into the mega boosted tiny CC engines idea myself, its not a great design by itself, its a tax efficient design.

R.O.R

Matt Simis wrote: »

Ah right, didnt know it was the "super" 1.4 engine:
http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/volkswagen-eos-1.4-tsi-1005836.html

Dunno if I buy into the mega boosted tiny CC engines idea myself, its not a great design by itself, its a tax efficient design.

An even more boosted 1.4 is about to be unleashed in Ireland, in a fairly large Family saloon, but this is getting way O/T now.

GingerG

Thanks everyone.
Yes, it's the 1.4T 122Bhp that I was considering. Naturally the garage are dining it's praises but I expect that.
The Renault megane 1.5 diesel is well spec'd but without the option of the sunroof I would rather not go there. And generally I don't want to go higher than a 1.6 (regardless of fuel type) as I don't do huge mileage.
My alternative to the Eos is a stylish coupe with sunroof (again no higher than 1.6).

Going to test drive the Eos on Sat so will see how it goes.

colm_mcm

I drove one when they came out, not too keen on them, I like the roof but they always make me think of divorced 50 something blonde with sunglasses

I don't get the engine size thing, is it for insurance?

GingerG

Thanks Colm.
I was really looking at the 1.4 because of tax and running costs. I don't use a car for work but do want to buy something nice (preference is convertible or then a coupe with sunroof)
The garage have told me that the 1.4T is 'better' than the 1.6lt. But as I say, I would expect them to say that!

heate

Not doing much milage - then buy it! I wouldn't say the engine is over boosted the French were churning out 99hp 1.4's an extra 22hp with direct injection and a little turbo isn't exactly over the top its probably adding the guts of 20 odd hp to the mix.
The car itself - is good looking and has a nice interior. As for the 1.5dci Megane - ugh a bit drab - and if you're not doing any mileage don't bother with a diesel - no fun and can end u being a headache.

bazz26

The Eos is basically a Passat underneath the fancy frock and also uses trim from the Mk V Golf and Jetta. 1.4 TSi 122bhp engine is used through out the VAG range and hasn't any major problems so far. If you are not doing big mileage then it makes more sense over the diesel.

GingerG

Thanks guys
Will definitely have a serious look at it on Sat.
And if I do buy I promise not to look like a 50 year old Blonde divorcee when driving it!! (more a single red head!!)
Thanks again, really appreciate the feedback.

heate

how much is being asked for it? Has it got a leather interior?

-Chris-

The 1.4T engine is better than the 1.6 imho.

Make sure to get them to throw in an umbrella with the deal - the Eos leaks like a sieve.

colm_mcm

What sort of money are you spending?

Zubeneschamali

GingerG wrote: »

Thanks Colm.
I was really looking at the 1.4 because of tax and running costs.

Tax is no longer based on capacity since 08, and running costs never were. I think that 1.4 motor is 159g CO2, so €447 a year. The 2.0 TDi is maybe a band lower, at €302, and a Bluemotion one is €156.

Worrying about an extra hundred or two in tax is a waste, though, since there's €100 sloshing around in the fuel tank, and it'll drop €100 in depreciation every 10 days. Motor tax is chicken feed.

R.O.R

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

Tax is no longer based on capacity since 08, and running costs never were. I think that 1.4 motor is 159g CO2, so €447 a year. The 2.0 TDi is maybe a band lower, at €302, and a Bluemotion one is €156.

Worrying about an extra hundred or two in tax is a waste, though, since there's €100 sloshing around in the fuel tank, and it'll drop €100 in depreciation every 10 days. Motor tax is chicken feed.

If it's an early enough 2008 model (pre 1st July) then it can still be taxed on engine size.