Is the Volkswagen Eos a good purchase?

My wife and I wish to purchase a hard top convertible. We presently own a five-year-old BMW 3 Series with 38,000 on the clock. We think the Volkswagen Eos looks promising, but do you have any advice or other suggestions for us?

Asked on 18 August 2012 by FW, Bristol

Answered by Honest John

We road tested the Eos here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/volkswagen/vw-eos-.../ but be aware of the negatives here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volkswagen/eos-2006/

That said, reports about Eos leaks now seem to have dried up, although you might stay less wet in a Volvo C70: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/volvo/volvo-c70-20.../ and www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/volvo/c70-2010/

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