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…..