Three weeks and 1500km.

[sydeos]

I have had none of the issues that would require an application of Krytox at this stage.

When the vehicle was delivered the Salesman was well aware that I had researched the Eos extensively but did not mention Krytox in regard to whether it had been used in the PDI or with it's use in ongoing maintenance. It is however mentioned in the Driver's Handbook.

The seals on my vehicle looked in good condition on delivery and so far so good. It definitely does not leak

I have however purchased a bottle of the "Magic Cure for all Problems" for the princely sum of $85.90 including GST from my dealer to cover all eventualities.

As for checking the car on delivery the usual I guess. The biggest problem here is all you want to do is grab the keys and go. And if I am telling you how to suck eggs please ignore the following

Try to take your time checking the car over carefully inside and out in daylight or in a well lighted area, it is Melbourne after all , roof up and down looking at the paint, panel gaps particularly around the roof and sunroof and the condition of the seals. Open the bonnet and boot and all doors, check over the interior for any scuff marks or other damage. I later found that my tires were a little over inflated but apart from that everything was spot on.

On the drive home check everything on the vehicle Audio, Airconditioning, Seat Heaters, Cruise Control etc to see whether they work and if it doesn't just check the handbook first to make sure that you are doing it right! My Dealer did a good job of explaining and demonstrating all the features to me and we spent about 20 minutes doing this even though I was very familiar with the Eos.

[VWindahouse]

Pictures please

[slitko]

He posted pics in the other thread.

Good to see the car is going good and holding up so far

Sydeos which dealer was it that gave you the windblocker free? I got a very good discount already but I am greedy and want as much as I can suck out of them but they would not give me the windblocker free only at half price

I ordered from Chatswood Classic Cars.

[sydeos]

The URL for my pics is here -

http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x217/sydeos/

As for the Rear Wind Deflector the impression I was left with on delivery was that the car arrived at the Dealer with it in the car. Neither I nor the Dealer had ordered it so as it was in the car when the vehicle arrived in the country and it stayed that way until delivery.

So I am not sure if it was an error on VW's part or not. It may be a mistake or now it is standard, I am not sure but the phrase about "Gift Horses" and "Mouths" came instantly to mind

[VWindahouse]

Looks hot and great exterior/interior colour combination choice! Nice job.

[phaeton]

Thanks for the review Leigh

I'm sure owners waiting and browsers who have not joined yet, appreciate the thoroughness of your review

[MrDerek]

Great write up Leigh...having gone for a spin in your beast I think you got it spot on.

The EOS is a funny one...I've seen an old grandmother driving one in that horrible light blue colour with standard wheels, roof up and it looked VERY average indeed - a Passat gone wrong comes to mind. Then I see Leigh's car - silver, red nappa, 18s, roof down and it's a completely different car -almost sexy!

I've been going around in circles the last few weeks looking for a new purchase...the new TT & BMW coupes were standouts but I keep coming back to the EOS because of what you get for the money - I cannot justify the other two Germans for an extra $30k, and come summer time I know the EOS stock price will most certainly rise sharply - Decisions decisions...


Question - can you drop/pop the roof with the remote?