If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
"Volkswagen Eos a topless delight"
Volkswagen Eos a topless delight
The Volkswagen Eos is a revolutionary retractable hardtop with a unique five-part roof structure that includes a sunroof as a bonus feature and there's even a spring-loaded wind deflector mounted in the windshield header. at http://www.washtimes.com/autoweekend...5700-4277r.htm |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
"Volkswagen Eos a topless delight"
Then again I've seen reviews that call it bland, top heavy and underpowered.
That fancy roof, the weight of it, ends up having quite a negative effect on what you really need the car to do, be driveable. Seems like the took the otherwise great Cabrio, mixed in the Audi's otherwise bland convertible and the Mercedes SLK top and made an overpriced car that doesn't handle well. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
"Volkswagen Eos a topless delight"
In article > , "Bill Kearney" > wrote:
>Then again I've seen reviews that call it bland, top heavy and underpowered. I've had several people tell me the same thing regarding underpowered. If the 6 was in the car they say it would be better, but the turbo for the wieght just isn't enough. > >That fancy roof, the weight of it, ends up having quite a negative effect on >what you really need the car to do, be driveable. I think this may be less important then you think for many people who would consider this car. > >Seems like the took the otherwise great Cabrio, mixed in the Audi's >otherwise bland convertible and the Mercedes SLK top and made an overpriced >car that doesn't handle well. Improve the power plant and I think the car is a hit. I personally like the look, I like the retractable top, those little Chevy trucks from a year or so ago just looked fun with the top retracted. Solve the power and there is a class of buyers who will give this car a serious look see. fundamentalism, fundamentally wrong. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
"Volkswagen Eos a topless delight"
Bill Kearney wrote:
> Then again I've seen reviews that call it bland, top heavy and underpowered. > > That fancy roof, the weight of it, ends up having quite a negative effect on > what you really need the car to do, be driveable. It's a boulevard-tourer convertible. What it needs to do is look nice, and draw attention to its owner, while it cruises down the street past all the clothing and handbag stores. If you're looking for a VW to drive, you don't get an Eos, you get a GTI or GLI. -- Mike Smith |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
"Volkswagen Eos a topless delight"
> I think this may be less important then you think for many people who would > consider this car. THAN I think, perhaps. But then again the last thing we need are people driving something top-heavy around. It's bad enough with Moms in Expeditions. > Improve the power plant and I think the car is a hit. I personally like the > look, I like the retractable top, those little Chevy trucks from a year or > so ago just looked fun with the top retracted. Solve the power and there is > a class of buyers who will give this car a serious look see. You could be right. It'll be difficult, however, to solve the high weight problems of that top. |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
"Volkswagen Eos a topless delight"
Bill Kearney wrote:
>> I think this may be less important then you think for many people who > would >> consider this car. > > THAN I think, perhaps. But then again the last thing we need are people > driving something top-heavy around. It's bad enough with Moms in > Expeditions. Oh come on, you're being silly. An Expedition's center of gravity is *much* higher an more dangerous than an Eos will ever be. You're really blowing this out of proportion. -- Mike Smith |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
"Volkswagen Eos a topless delight"
> Oh come on, you're being silly. An Expedition's center of gravity is
> *much* higher an more dangerous than an Eos will ever be. You're really > blowing this out of proportion. Eh, think what you like. I drove one today, and didn't like it. I did notice the ride as being weighted somewhat higher than I'd like. Others may not notice and never care. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
"Volkswagen GTI creates own buzz" | [email protected] | VW air cooled | 5 | March 8th 06 08:24 AM |