Golf Eos

panthro · 27 May 2006 at 01:12

My mum is considering buying one of these as she really wants a convertible, particularly one that can seat 4 adults and has an electric folding metal roof. Apart from the 307, Megane and upcoming Ford Vignale, I cant think of any others that would fit the bill for around 20k.

Im not entirely sure of what sort of depreciation to expect on a car like this. I know that the Golfs hold thier value quite well, what do you reckon?

Mad old tory · 27 May 2006 at 01:16

I'd go used tbh, surely should be able to get a nice e46 or A4 cabrio for this money nad would be a much better car imo

Morba · 27 May 2006 at 01:21

she wants a folding metallic roof tho.

a4 and e46 do not have this, tho personally they are what i would be looking at.

Mad old tory · 27 May 2006 at 01:23

Ah missed that. All of the 4 seater metal roof ones look horifically ugly imo, I'd go for a fabric roofed one instead, although i can understand the safety concerns...

panthro · 27 May 2006 at 01:32

Yep, its got to be a metal roof. Very set on this. I think it is just from being set in her ways and her safety concerns. Im not actually sure of how much safer metal roofs are than fabric roofs, but thats another thread.....

She isnt a BMW fan either. Dont know why.....inbuilt stereotyping!! She still thinks SEATS are crappy spanish rustbuckets with a bad reputation

[TW]Fox · 27 May 2006 at 02:41

It's a bit hard to comment on how it drives as it isn't really out yet but on paper it seems like a pretty decent car - except for the price. £20,000 - £27,000 really is rather a lot of money.

Alternatives? Well, Volvo C70? But again, ouch at the price.

Obvious recommendation on the used market would be a tidy SLK320.

alg1a · 27 May 2006 at 09:35

[TW]Fox said:
Obvious recommendation on the used market would be a tidy SLK320.

Won't seat 4 adults.

Barry Smalley · 27 May 2006 at 09:57

alg1a said:
Won't seat 4 adults.

Also, poorer build quality than the Golf. They rattle like hell.

morgan25 · 27 May 2006 at 10:08

Vauxhall Astra Twin Top and keep four grand . Ok its a astra but its also very good looking, more so than the golf.

Barry Smalley · 27 May 2006 at 10:24

It'll be worth F all in a couple of years though. I'd sooner have the Merc.

NickXX · 27 May 2006 at 10:36

Other than the Merc which won't sit four, the Eos should hold its value pretty well I'd imagine compared to the others. Good looking car too.

morgan25 · 27 May 2006 at 10:46

Barry Smalley said:
It'll be worth F all in a couple of years though. I'd sooner have the Merc.

Based on what? Oh yeah its a "Vauxhall".

This is Parkers review.

Barry Smalley · 27 May 2006 at 10:51

morgan25 said:
Based on what? Oh yeah its a "Vauxhall".

Spot on.

Mike · 27 May 2006 at 10:52

If she wants a metal roof she should buy a coupe.

All the decent 4 seater cabrios are gonna be soft tops, 3 series, A4, CLK.

Mid 20k's on a new golf is gonna be horrendous.

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panthro · 28 May 2006 at 18:58

Following on.......

we are going to some PR thing that the local VW garage are having for the car, just to have a look at it.

But also........

Just walked past the garage near my house. They have 2 Audi A4 cabrios. Both are on 03 plates in Silver and are the Sport models. One is a 1.8T and the other is a 1.9TDI. I know that both are puny engines, but they are 20k and the garage will p/x my mums car (corolla Tsport) and will offer her up to 5 years 0% finance. Is this a no brainer? I am trying to convince her that she doesnt need a metal roof!!

NickXX · 28 May 2006 at 19:23

panthro said:
Following on.......

we are going to some PR thing that the local VW garage are having for the car, just to have a look at it.

But also........

Just walked past the garage near my house. They have 2 Audi A4 cabrios. Both are on 03 plates in Silver and are the Sport models. One is a 1.8T and the other is a 1.9TDI. I know that both are puny engines, but they are 20k and the garage will p/x my mums car (corolla Tsport) and will offer her up to 5 years 0% finance. Is this a no brainer? I am trying to convince her that she doesnt need a metal roof!!

Convince her she doesn't need a metal roof, then send her down the e46 route...

[TW]Fox · 28 May 2006 at 19:24

NickXX said:
Convince her she doesn't need a metal roof, then send her down the e46 route...

I don't know, maybe the Audi would be a better buy for her?

The BMW is the best drivers cabriolet for sure, and its what I'd have but lets think about what the typical woman driver wants..

a) Style
b) Image
c) Prestige
d) Looks

The BMW cabrio's have a bit of a wide boy image, whereas the Audi's have a decent image and are VERY pretty looking cars. Couple this to the fact they are often a tad cheaper than a BMW reflecting the fact keen drivers prefer the BM and I think the A4 Cabrio is probably a better buy..

panthro · 28 May 2006 at 19:25

NickXX said:
Convince her she doesn't need a metal roof, then send her down the e46 route...

definitely wont happen, shes not a BMW fan. I prefer the Audis anway. I dont want her to lose the function of indicating

panthro · 28 May 2006 at 19:28

[TW]Fox said:
I don't know, maybe the Audi would be a better buy for her?

The BMW is the best drivers cabriolet for sure, and its what I'd have but lets think about what the typical woman driver wants..

a) Style
b) Image
c) Prestige
d) Looks

The BMW cabrio's have a bit of a wide boy image, whereas the Audi's have a decent image and are VERY pretty looking cars. Couple this to the fact they are often a tad cheaper than a BMW reflecting the fact keen drivers prefer the BM and I think the A4 Cabrio is probably a better buy..

Thats pretty sound advice. I also think that the Audis will hold their value as much as the BMW's.

6thElement · 28 May 2006 at 19:37

Audi cab = win.