is there a way to play my phone music thru the mp3 plug in ?
in the armrest there is a place to plug in a mp3 player. I want to know if anyone knows of a cable I can us to go from my phone to the mp3 outlet ?
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2008 Volkswagen Eos Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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If Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, the foreign carmaker better known for wagons and sedans hopes droptop fans will crown the '08 Eos the People's Champ. This model differs from your typical convertible when it comes to overall design. Perhaps it's appropriate that with a model named after the goddess of the dawn, you can keep the top up and still feel the sun shining down on you with a panoramic glass sunroof.
Volkswagen offers the Eos in four trims and adds a little extra to each one in its second year of production. The Turbo gets optional heated seats, the Komfort and Lux each get 17-inch alloy wheels, and the VR6 gets 18-inch wheels and some fresh flourishes on the grille. All four trims get a little extra leather in the interior.
The Turbo, Komfort, and Lux each have a turbocharged 2.0-liter, 200-horsepower inline-four engine, while the VR6 features a 3.2-liter, 250-hp V6. Gas mileage averages out to around 20 mpg in the city and 27-28 on the highway. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes around 7.3 seconds. The Turbo and Komfort offer an optional six-speed manual transmission or standard six-speed manual, while the Lux and VR6 are available exclusively with the standard six-speed automatic. Like most coupe convertibles, all Eos trims have two doors and seat four.
Overall, the '08 Eos gets a lot of love from its drivers. The hard top provides more safety than a typical convertible, and the sunroof offers a nice view. Of course, owners enjoy putting the top down and taking full advantage of the Eosâ??s smooth handling. Surprisingly, they also like the turbocharged inline fourâ??s power, although some say upgrading to a V6 in future model years wouldn't hurt. Some drivers suggest the '08 Eos could use a little more space in the trunk and interior and note that the carâ??s price can rise quickly with options. Regardless, most drivers don't have much to complain about when it comes to their 2008 Volkswagen Eos, and they don't think you will, either.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2008 Volkswagen Eos
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by Official_theo I
Aug 25, 2022
Bad electrical problems. Unless you have money to fix it not worth itAug 25, 2022
by J M
May 09, 2022
I love the car. It was fun to drive. Comes fully loaded like the Hyundais and Kias. Easy on gas. May 09, 2022
by Jennifer S
Apr 25, 2022
I love the body style of the 08 vw but I don’t like convertibles that much Apr 25, 2022
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by Official_theo I
Aug 25, 2022
Bad electrical problems. Unless you have money to fix it not worth itAug 25, 2022
by J M
May 09, 2022
I love the car. It was fun to drive. Comes fully loaded like the Hyundais and Kias. Easy on gas. May 09, 2022
by Jennifer S
Apr 25, 2022
I love the body style of the 08 vw but I don’t like convertibles that much Apr 25, 2022
by Ralph H
Oct 23, 2021
This is a nice car. Having a hardtop convertible with a moon roof and it all opens at the push of a button. It has power everything but the only drawback is it does not have hands free for making calls or listening but that is easily corrected with buying a fm transmitter. Oct 23, 2021
by Reece G
Oct 17, 2021
The VW Eos is a nice compact coupe with decent handling and speed, decent braking and a nice stock exhaust system. The TSI turbo inline 4 engine in the VW Eos is extremely reliable and maintains a good MPG whilst being able to rack up miles. My only problem with the car is that the roof can have leaks that aren’t expensive to fix but if left to continue leaking can cause major internal damage to the components inside the carOct 17, 2021
by Ed W
Jul 19, 2021
Satellite Radio , All Wheel Drive
Otherwise greatJul 19, 2021
by Helen M
Feb 22, 2021
Great, unassuming convertible. Love that this car is a cute little sedan in the Winter with good gas mileage and a stylish convertible in the Spring and Summer.
Only negative so far is that it requires premium gas.Feb 22, 2021
by Ron C
Aug 31, 2020
The only draw backs I had with mine was leaking at the joints a live the windows and the ignition key needing to be replaced. More than once! Aug 31, 2020
by Deshawn J
Aug 30, 2020
Delivering what a person should have to look good and classical with is the Volkswagen Eos. With all its modern up to date features and spin style. And it gets you to where you dont need to be and to where you want to go. So I say buy it for the road and yourself.Aug 30, 2020
by Gerard A
Jun 08, 2020
I really like the looks and how these cars are equipped and how can you beat the name of Volkswagen in the automobile industry.Jun 08, 2020
by Mimi M
Sep 23, 2014
I have loved this car's performance; it's great on gas, good-looking, and sporty. It also has relatively low mileage at 59,950. When the top is down on a cool day, it's absolutely invigorating.
It's ideal for one or two people.Sep 23, 2014
by Anonymous
Oct 23, 2012
This car has way to many problems and VW service is not what it used to be. They can't seem to fix anything right the first time and to many things have gone wrong for a brand new car. I have owned it since brand new and have had to many problems to list including at least 5 leaks,roof problems, electrical, transmission, trunk, stereo(upgraded),breaks, leather, seat backs, etcOct 23, 2012
by Anonymous
Jul 30, 2011
This car is a blast to drive. I was hoping to hang onto this car for a long time but I'm afraid that won't be the case. This car goes through over a liter of synthetic oil ever 1000 kilometers or less. The car has been at a Volkswagen dealer for over two weeks waiting for new rings to come in from Germany. The dealer "Hopes"that will correct the problem.
Not exactly a vote of confidence after you shell out $30,000.
I would not recommend you buy a Volkswagen Eos unless you have shares in an oil company and have access to a replacement vehicle.
Jul 30, 2011
by Marie H
Jan 25, 2011
Acceleration, braking and handling. Has had one small sunroof leak that has been repaired. Exterior is great looking with the hard-top down. Interior beige leather LOVE it!!! For a turbo it really does well on the road...I can get up to 32 mpg with the top down. FUN FUN FUN to drive!!!Jan 25, 2011
by Aaron M
Feb 14, 2010
Performance - 2.0L I4 single Turbo, Handels Well, Brakes very well.
Build Quality - Plastic, and sheet metal, the interior is decent could be better though. Looks like a Jetta? Not very noticeable when the hard top convertible is up.
Appearance - Interior Style is good, wish it could be better quality material, Outside looks like a jetta when hardtop is up. When hardtop down the car looks amazing.
Cost of Ownership - bought brand new 30k-40k, good on gas.
Fun Factor - Great car to cruise in and has a transforming convertible top that gets peoples attention.Feb 14, 2010
by Isaac S
Dec 20, 2009
Perfecto para hacer carreteras de curvas con el techo descubierto. Otra vez con el cambio DSG es la mejor opcion. Las suspension deportiva es muy recomendable ya que da un plus de deportividad sin ser incomodo. Asientos sujetan bien, la piel imprescindible.Dec 20, 2009
by Jamie L
Dec 03, 2009
I love everything about the car except for the looks...I will
most likely slap on a bodykit with a low-profile
spoiler...hopefully it will improve in the looks
department...overall a very fun car to drive especially up the
NS highway...Dec 03, 2009
by Michael T
Jul 19, 2009
I love my car it is a very smooth ride all the way around.I love the fact that it is a convertible.I like the way it handles in all roads as well as weather conditions.The top comes down with a flip of a button it only takes 30 seconds for that to happen.A lot of people do not believe that it is a convertible when they first see it.Jul 19, 2009
by Michael T
Jul 19, 2009
I like it just the way it is.I enjoy driving it and showing it off.It is like having 2 cars in 1.I love the color and the style the leather seats.The way the AC works separate on both sides of the car.The quick way the roof retracts in to the trunk it takes 30 seconds.Also the SNAP it has at the green lights.Jul 19, 2009
by Dionysis V
Sep 15, 2008
best
choice..Performance – acceleration, braking,
handling
Build Quality – has it needed repairs?
squeaks/rattles
Appearance – both interior and exterior styling
Cost of Ownership – gas mileage, Performance –
acceleration, braking, handling
Build Quality – has it needed repairs?
squeaks/rattles
Appearance – both interior and exterior styling
Cost of Ownership – gas mileage, maintenance
Fun Factor – is this car fun to drive?
Fun Factor – is this car fun to drive?Sep 15, 2008
by Roberto O
Jun 18, 2008
It's gorgeusJun 18, 2008
by David A
Jun 15, 2008
=) molto guenoJun 15, 2008
by Pedro C
Mar 08, 2008
just take a test drive and feel it.
My boys call it the transformer car!
The folding technology of the hard top is incredible!Mar 08, 2008
by Jordan W
Jan 09, 2008
Comfort meets sport. Handles nice.Jan 09, 2008
by Alan M
Dec 28, 2007
feature full
performance . . .
FUNDec 28, 2007
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2008 Volkswagen Eos Pricing
Original MSRP
$28,990 to $38,100Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible roof: power retractable hard top · Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Impact sensor: door unlock
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible roof: power retractable hard top · Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Impact sensor: door unlock
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
IPod auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Dynaudio premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in center console · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual Adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible roof: power retractable hard top · Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Impact sensor: door unlock
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system
Tires
Type: all season
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Dynaudio premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in center console · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible roof: power retractable hard top · Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Impact sensor: door unlock
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system
Tires
Type: all season
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation