Comments on: Retro Road Test Volkswagen Eos & MG B

By: patrick

patrick — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:40:53 +0000

Was the first Monocoque M.G. the 1955 Magnette ?
The “Y” Type a Sedan and the Magnette both had windup windows and gloveboxes ! Probably earlier models did too ! SA, WA,etc, etc.
The M.G.B. received synchro on first gear in about 1966-7 or so and retained it to the end !
Finally, will the VW Eos be as loved for the same period of time as any of the M.G. Models ?

Good one, Matt Brogan, good one !

By: Steve Babinczky

Steve Babinczky — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:19:08 +0000

Oh,,, and I have a Jag XJ6 S2 which I am slowly restoring, although I love driving it…It is a sickness (old british cars) ;-)

By: Steve Babinczky

Steve Babinczky — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:16:52 +0000

I have a USA 1974 1/2 MGB, (yes i do like the rubber bumper models too!!!) I get a new car every few years , and as another reader, just get bored and go back to my B as much as possible. Needs a new engine though!!! Good article!

Steve , Melbourne

By: Allan Blair

Allan Blair — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:36:22 +0000

I own 1967 MGB and love it. Set up and driven properly there are not too many cars that will out handle a B on tight and twisting roads. Having said that I am sure that the VW is a fine vehicle. My problem is every time I purchase a new car I get sick of it in about one month and go back to enjoying the old MG. There is just something about it.

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:57:11 +0000

My wife drives an Eos & loves it, You don’t have to wear a hat like some of the comments,you hardly get any wind so its
not a problem It’s a Great Car.

Cheers AL

By: AGM

AGM — Thu, 22 May 2008 03:15:52 +0000

How about a comparo between the Fiesta XR4 and Escort RS2000?

By: BMWsauberF1

BMWsauberF1 — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:10:55 +0000

Maybe a comparo between a mazda rx-8 to a rx-2 would be good to see how far the rotary engine has come written up in a nice little review like this? would make for a good topic.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:26:03 +0000

Thanks for the feedback everyone. We’ll keep you posted on the timing of the next one and welcome your suggestions for future Retro Roadtests.

By: realcars

realcars — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:01:49 +0000

Mmmmm MGB classic. Veedub not and Fugly.

Excellent concept CA!!!!!!!!!

Learned a bit more about the MGB too! Thanks!

By: booter

booter — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:45:46 +0000

2 similar style cars that offer similar experiences to their owners. would have been similar cost when new and probably marketed to and purchased by similar people. both cars fall into the not cheap but not expensive fun, enjoyable convertable category.

the cars are what 30 years apart so obvioulsy they are going to be wildly mechanically different, however, Im not seeing your point Shaun, perhaps you might you might need to explain your point of view.

of course, if on rainy days water makes its way into the EOS cabin from all angles like the MG they would have to be perfect for comparison…..

By: Shaun

Shaun — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:11:05 +0000

Does anyone else not see how badly mis-matched these two cars are? Other than both being ‘convertibles’, where else are the similarities? I absolutely love the idea of a retro comparison, but this article is like comparing a new Bentley with a 70’s Ford LTD just because they have ‘big chrome grilles’. All of the articles on CarAdvice are excellent, well researched, on topic and well written – this one is no exception, except that it is kind of pointless and frustrating. If future retro compo’s are going to be written, I’d prefer the subject cars to have some tangible relevance to each other. Like I said, great idea though.

By: Angelino Rosso

Angelino Rosso — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:08:47 +0000

Eos looks lively, I am not sure if it targets the same market with the MG B but it sures is an excellent attempt by VW to enter a french dominated market.

By: cainen

cainen — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:05:26 +0000

Retro Road Test is an awesome idea. Looking forward to seeing more of them!

By: Liam

Liam — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:50:43 +0000

Another vote for the Alfa Spyder. Mum used to have one when I was a kid and she’d let me sit on her lap and turn on the indicators. Haha, imagine doing that in this day and age!

Nice article, thanks. Kind of pointless, but valuable and enjoyable all at the same time.

By: No Name

No Name — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:15:00 +0000

1g – a Pal of mine has a Jensen Healey which could do 1g. Awsome

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:08:04 +0000

MG capable of nearly 1g cornering??? Don’t dare put a small bump in the road while attempting this!!!! And make sure you’re running slicks as well…..

Mazda cashed in big time on the market that sadly missed the MG-B’s demise.

My accountant (60+) is a diehard MG afficionado and has a number of them, all have been fully restored, and a couple are daily drivers. I’ll have to suggest to him that he get an EOS (with the amount he charges me, he’ll easily be able to afford it) as it should suit his ageing image a little better!

It’s great occasionally to see how far we’ve come in the motoring world – the old saying “they don’t make them like they used to” is so, so true – thankfully :)

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 19 May 2008 10:26:29 +0000

True – I was more an Austin Healey fan myself when all is said and done, and yes Alfas were brilliant then too, but sadly the MG was my only option given the time frame.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 19 May 2008 10:15:49 +0000

What about the Alfa Spyder 2000 series with a manual fabric roof which you could drop or put up on the fly in less than 15 secs. A whole lot better looking and a much better performer than the rather slow MGB.

By: No Name

No Name — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:47:54 +0000

The condition of that MG looks OK in photos. DOn’t suppose you guys have the same problems with wire worm as we do in wet n soggy UK.

Mines the EOS too – but in diesel format please. Regardig the wind maker, i’m sure my wife will tell you I already have enogh on that. Ha Ha

By: Captain Mainwaring

Captain Mainwaring — Mon, 19 May 2008 09:17:08 +0000

You may very well be onto something here. The sort of people you see in the Eos are very much like the descendents of those =with funny caps who were seen in Morris Oxford convertibles (sorry, MGBs) in the late sixties.