2009 Volkswagen Routan Consumer Discussions

Beware of action!!!! - VW turns off DVD function

• Re: Beware of action!!!! - VW turns off DVD function [newroutanowner]

  Written by: woorules on Aug 28, 2011 6:25:18 PM

  hello -- I have to assume you're already aware that Routan is rebadged Chryler Town/Country. Chrysler does various annoying things with Entertainment system that have been addressed by company called Coastal Tech (coastaletech.com). The product you need is something called LockPick. I just installed a LockPick.v3 into our 2009 Routan SEL and it works perfectly -- unlocks all features (including ability to view ANY input on head-unit when in motion -- ... Read More

2009 VW Routan A/C Problem

• 2009 VW Routan A/C Problem

  Written by: mujeebk on Jun 10, 2011 11:28:03 AM

  I bought 2009 VW Routan couple years ago and every since it has issues. Recently the A/C is not working properly and I took the car to the dealer twice and they said everything working fine....I have 10 years old honda Accord and its A/C is 10 times better than routan. I would like to know if anyone else running into the same issue and how to deal with this type ... Read More

2009 VW Routan

• Must smell from windows

  Written by: wonderinginmd on Aug 1, 2010 12:22:18 PM

  Anyone experiencing this? fix for this? 6 month old 2009 Routan - last 3 months, when driving with windows down, no ac/heat on - horrible musty smell comes out of the windows. With windows up - no smell. There was no event that preceded this, ie. raining with the windows down, etc.. VW Dealer has no answers at this point. Dealer is thinking about pulling door panels....

Volkswagen Routan Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2009 Volkswagen Routan SEL (4.0L 6 cyl)

  Written by: mozartman on Jul 23, 2010 7:24:11 PM

  Hi all. I bought 2009 Volkswagen Routan SEL (4.0L 6 cyl) today. Without navigation and RSE. It has 5,500 miles on odometer. Price was $22,900. After paying document fee, sales tax, license fee final price was $24,500 OTD.

• Re: About to pull the trigger, can anyone beat it?? [ea7576]

  Written by: allthumbsdiy on Jun 2, 2010 11:57:16 AM

  vw recently ran a $10,000 off MSRP campaign (for 2010 routan, excl "S" model) which drew in some buyers. does anyone know the exact incentives being offered to dealers to move 2009 models?

• Re: 2009 VW Routan SE [intotheoh]

  Written by: rmbalisa on Feb 8, 2010 8:17:59 AM

  definitely not. i'd shoot for at least 9-10k under msrp. there should be about $6k off 09 SE's plus $500 for RSE, then the selling at invoice pricing. You should be looking for at least $9k off

• 2009 VW Routan SE

  Written by: intotheoh on Jan 27, 2010 3:07:54 PM

  Got an offer for a 2009 SE + RSE, Remote Start , Navi, Power lift gate for 28,104+TTL. Any good? MSRP was 35,000

• Re: 2009 VW Routan SEL [wonderinginmd]

  Written by: abbym on Jan 4, 2010 6:44:10 PM

  Sorry for the silence, was out of town. I'm hearing they are all going at $10k under sticker at the moment for the 2009. My dealership has none left and I was an out of town purchaser; did it all over the phone. I swear to you, I think the thing that clinched it was I gave the guy my credit card number for a $500 deposit if they took my ... Read More

• 2009 SEL New Year's Eve purchase info

  Written by: victorspoils on Jan 1, 2010 9:54:09 PM

  Just passing along our information to the group. Did an end of year deal with McKenna VW in Huntington Beach, CA. Bought SEL with RSE, Nav and Trim Pack 3 (Sunroof, adjustable pedals, roof rails, remote start). With the exception of the roof rails, everything on our model is now standard on 2010 SEL for comparison. On the 2009, we got the $10k off MSRP ($42150 down to $32150). We were ... Read More

• Re: 2009 VW Routan SEL [abbym]

  Written by: rmbalisa on Dec 30, 2009 7:53:33 AM

  zero and abby...at what dealership did you get your routans at? do you have the breakdown of your purchase? such as the msrp, the selling price and the incentives that were included (consumer/dealer cash)?

• Re: 2009 VW Routan SEL [abbym]

  Written by: wonderinginmd on Dec 29, 2009 10:37:27 PM

  Hi abbym, Great price! I am working with a dealership in Md that offered $30k on a $40k 2009 SEL Routan. I walked away. Found on Edmunds they are listing it for 28k. How were you able to work it down to $25k with your dealer? I would love to get if for the same price. Want to buy tomorrow to take advantage of the tax credit! Thanks, Tom Laurel, Md ... Read More

• Re: 2009 VW Routan SEL [zerolast]

  Written by: abbym on Dec 29, 2009 7:53:54 PM

  I just paid $25,225 + tax/title (no dealer fee) for a base model SEL 2009. I would have loved to find an RSE but none around in the color I wanted.

• Re: 2009 VW Routan SEL [rainingday]

  Written by: zerolast on Dec 28, 2009 5:29:25 AM

  24853 +tax/title.

• Re: 2009 VW Routan SEL [zerolast]

  Written by: rainingday on Dec 18, 2009 8:36:07 AM

  Does you price 24853 includes dealer fees? Thanks.

• Re: 2009 VW Routan SEL [troy23]

  Written by: zerolast on Dec 3, 2009 5:38:19 PM

  It was a base model SEL. No extras. Hope this helps.

• Re: 2009 VW Routan SEL [zerolast]

  Written by: troy23 on Dec 3, 2009 3:57:05 PM

  What all was on your SEL? Any extras like RSE, NAV, or pkg 3?

• 2009 VW Routan SEL

  Written by: zerolast on Dec 2, 2009 5:15:58 PM

  Just purchased a 2009 Routan SEL for $24853 + tax/title at Hatfield VW in Columbus, OH. Was trying to decide between Honda Odyssey EX-L and Routan. Wife wanted the Routan. Price is $700 under Edmund's TMV and $9500 off MSRP. Happy with the vehicle so far and the transaction was first-class. Also got a 4.02% rate for 72 months (top tier credit). Usually go with Honda or Volvo, but will give ... Read More

VW ROUTAN MILEAGE SUCKS!!!

• Re: VW ROUTAN MILEAGE SUCKS!!! [jim_j_c]

  Written by: tipoytm on Nov 30, 2009 2:36:18 PM

  I don't know about people who complain regarding the Routan's gas mileage... we recently purchased a base 2009 VW Routan SEL (4.0L)... and I have to say the EPA estimates on city/highway of 17/25 is SPOT ON. The first 300 miles of the minivan netted us 17.5 city average. Just this thanksgiving weekend, we took the Routan to a 1,500 mile road trip (back+forth total) and we averaged 24mpg on the ... Read More

2009 VW Routan

• Help/Suggestions Needed!

  Written by: tylerwku on Aug 10, 2009 4:40:43 PM

  I need help on deciding wether to get a Routan or Dodge/Chrysler?!?! I like both of them, but I am worried that they might not continue the Routan in 2010 because of the poor sells in 2009. I know that they will always make the Grand Caravan and Town and Country, so would that be the safer bet? Will I be able to still get parts for the Routan if it ... Read More

Volkswagen Routan Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• VW sales figures - April 2009

  Written by: iloveyou on May 1, 2009 7:19:26 PM

  VW-US Snapshot Rabbit 610 1,809 -66.3% 2,797 6,860 -59.2% GTI 475 1,173 -59.5% 1,957 3,943 -50.4% R32 6 399 -98.5% 132 1,603 -91.8% Total Rabbit/GTI/R32 1,091 3,381 4,886 12,406 -60.6% Jetta Sdn 4,937 7,171 -31.2% 21,684 29,112 -25.5% SportWagen 1,084 - 0.0% 3,949 - N/A Total Jetta 6,021 7,171 -16.0% 25,633 29,112 -12.0% New Beetle - Coupe 1,467 1,585 -7.4% 3,456 4,700 -26.5% - Convertible 379 1,218 -68.9% 1,291 3,503 -63.1% ... Read More

• Routan Sales Up in April!

  Written by: vanneeded on May 1, 2009 5:36:34 PM

  REPORTS APRIL 2009 SALES Best Routan sales month ever HERNDON, Va.—Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced April 2009 sales of 16,289 units, a 16.1 percent decrease over April 2008 sale of 19,415 units. Volkswagen’s European tuned minivan, Routan, posted its best sales month ever with 2,606 unit sales. The New Beetle also performed well in April with its best sales month since August of 2008. “Our new products continue to sell ... Read More

Volkswagen Routan Lease Questions

• Re: Lease Options [mgoblue3]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 12, 2008 6:14:57 PM

  Hi mgoblue3. Volkswagen Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2009 VW Routan SEL with RES and 15,000 miles per year are .00137 and 47%, respectively. Interestingly, the numbers are exactly the same for a 39 month lease, so that clearly is the better deal. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

2009 VW Routan

• 2009 VW Routan

  Written by: KarenS on Oct 15, 2008 11:22:12 AM

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