2006 Volkswagen Touareg Consumer Discussions

VW Touareg Maintenance and Repair

• oil changes

  Written by: bgshrly06 on Feb 25, 2010 11:53:09 AM

  My fiance & I just got a used 2006 Touareg in Dec. I've driven it so much that its time for an oil change. My fiance called VW to get a price quote for a change. I was shocked to hear that it would be $100+ for a simple oil change. Is that true? I would like to take my SUV to another shop to do a simple oil change for ... Read More

• I have pity for VW buyers

  Written by: cfo_86k on Aug 25, 2009 11:18:35 AM

  As I myself purchased a new 2007 Touareg in November 2006 for my wife to replace an '02 Toyota Land Cruiser and know what it feels like to buy a car/SUV that needs repairs every 2 months (but no officially a ) Had the Land Cruiser for over 4 years, 66k miles and not a single issue. Had the Touareg for less than 3 months when the first electrical issue arose- ... Read More

• Glad we Traded the 06...

  Written by: emmab on May 4, 2009 1:07:18 PM

  after only two months. We bought it with 55000 miles on it, didnt have a clue how bad it was. I am so glad we found a great deal on an 08 Volvo, and I am so glad we decided to trade this in after only two months ownership. Today my husband went to the dealer where we bought the Volvo. They said the VW 2006 Touareg was so bad, so ... Read More

• Re: Rotors [carolp1]

  Written by: efilipek on Aug 26, 2008 3:14:16 PM

  This is my first post here. I know there have been many posts about the braking system of the Touareg. I just had my fronts/rears replaced on my 2006 V8 with 23K miles. Total cost of $2K. For that mileage its just crazy. After complaining to the service manager because of the seemingly early wear and the cost (but that is dealer prices for a car that requires new rotors as ... Read More

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• Re: 2006 Toureg V6 4900 miles brake noise [sguertin]

  Written by: arizonatreg on May 14, 2008 6:47:50 PM

  Did you ever get your Touareg issue resolved with VW or did you just end up selling? I have recently bought one and am expierencing the back pain due to the missalligned seat (no other issues yet). Just wondering if they were ever able to resolve the seat issue. many thanks!

Volkswagen Touareg Lease Questions

• Re: Money Factor for November? [mrresearch]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 19, 2006 3:49:44 AM

  Hi mrresearch. Volkswagen has some very attractive money factors on 2006 Touaregs right now. VW Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for 36 month lease of a 2006 Touareg V6 with 12,000 miles per year are .00032 and 48%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

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• Re: I warn you !! dont DARE buy Touareg. Don't cry if you do!! [gagrice]

  Written by: 08lr3 on Sep 25, 2007 8:39:18 AM

  it sounds like VW is the now Land Rover in quality or lack there of. My 2008 LR2, other than a software update for the stereo (which I have yet to have done), has ran flawless in its first 4500 miles in just 2 short months of ownership. I've been researching my next car, as I usually keep one about 2 years. My choices to date are the (in this order) ... Read More

• The latest 207 spy photos (but the '07 is already out!)

  Written by: steve_ on Jul 10, 2006 11:38:12 AM

  "The 2007 Touareg SUV in dealers now is what Volkswagen refers to as an "early 2007." It's essentially unchanged from the 2006 Touareg except for a new base 3.6-liter V6 in place of the '06 model's 3.2-liter engine." The second coming of the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (Inside Line) Steve, Host

Volkswagen Touareg Lease Questions

• Re: Touareg October Lease Program [apa1128]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 24, 2006 3:06:54 AM

  Here you go, apa1128. VW Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg V6 with 15,000 miles per year are .00032 and 47%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '06 Touareg V8 would be exactly the same. VW Credit's current 36 month, 15,000 mile per year numbers for the 2007 Touareg V6 are .00187 and ... Read More

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• Re: Need smart advice on which to buy [ttam22]

  Written by: panzer on Feb 22, 2007 1:29:37 PM

  I owned a V6 Touareg for almost 3 years and 50,000 miles and have driven several examples of X5 and FX. You should drive them as well. They are very different from each other. I presume you are buying used. Ride: No comparison; VW wins. BMW is good, but a little busy, The FX rides like a lumberwagon - you feel every crack in the road. Handling: BMW and FX are ... Read More

• Re: Need smart advice on which to buy [ttam22]

  Written by: carb1776 on Feb 21, 2007 9:30:36 PM

  Hi, The Touareg definately handles the road well, the v6 will give you more than enough power, v8 if you tow. I'm in CT and the VW dealer I bought from in Enfield CT turned out to be horrible. Yes, there are other dealers. I have the 2006. It's a bit tempermental as you have read. If you don't have time to deal with problems, I'd go with the X5, the ... Read More

Volkswagen Touareg Lease Questions

• Re: Carman, You the man [kipa]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 19, 2007 3:15:52 AM

  Thanks Kipa . I'm glad that you find this discussion so helpful. As I mentioned in my previous post, I am sorry to say that Volkswagen's lease program for the 2006 Touareg TDI is not very attractive right now. If you were to lease one through VW Credit for 24 months with 10,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00301 and 65%, respectively. ... Read More

• Re: Money Factor for November? [sebis]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 19, 2007 3:07:59 AM

  Hi Sebis. Unfortunately, Volkswagen's lease program on the 2006 Touareg TDI is not very attractive right now. If you were to lease this truck through Volkswagen Credit right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00301 and 53%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

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• Re: Touareg problems 2004-06

  Written by: carb1776 on Feb 10, 2007 5:14:58 PM

  Hi, I read your message, I won't be buying anymore VW's either. I love my 2006 Touareg with 4900 miles but it makes a loud brake squeal at every stop and the VW DEALER says its normal and part of the design and can't be fixed. I'm getting ready to file under the LEMON LAW to have them take it back. Anyone else experiencing this brake problem? Frustrated in CT

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• Re: Touareg 2007 redesign

  Written by: carb1776 on Feb 10, 2007 4:57:58 PM

  I hope the 2007 Redesign addresses the brake pad noise issue. My NEW 2006 Toureg with 4900 miles has given me a noticable break squeal since the second week I have owned it. I love the vehicle otherwise, but didn't spend a lot of money to be told by the VW Dealer its normal and they can't repair it and I Have to live with it. Anyone else experiencing this issue? ... Read More

• Re: Touareg Diesel [klausk]

  Written by: desertb on Apr 26, 2006 3:43:22 PM

  The V10TDI is coming this late summer and will be in all 50 states. It will be a 2006 MY. California may get delivery any time now. As they are slated to get it first. Rumor is VW is working on bringing the V6TDI to the states but no one knows when yet. Thats the one I am waiting for. I have the V6 now no problems in the past year ... Read More

Volkswagen Touareg Lease Questions

• Re: VW 2006 V8 Touraeg Lease [icedave825]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 1, 2006 9:10:36 AM

  I'd be happy to help you out, icedave825. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg V8 with an MSRP of $47,415 and a selling price of $38,600 through VW Credit right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year are $447. I used a money factor of .00032 and a residual value of 49% to calculate this truck's monthly payment. Car_man Host Prices Paid ... Read More

• Re: Your opinions on the option to purchase after a lease [stars4304]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 9, 2006 2:36:21 AM

  Hi stars4304. There's nothing wrong with leasing a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg right now. VW Credit's lease program for it is pretty good. Your friend can always lease one, drive it for a few years to see if they like it and then decide whether they want to buy it at the end of their lease. One of the benefits of doing this is if she gets into an accident in her ... Read More

• Re: 06 Tourage V6 [dsnow77]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 23, 2006 4:40:25 PM

  Hi dsnow77. As I just mentioned to another community member $500 over dealer invoice is a good price for a leased 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. If you tell me what this truck's exact selling price is, I can calculate what its lease payment should be using VW Credit's actual lease program. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: 06 Touareg V6 Lease [capodanno]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 23, 2006 4:38:38 PM

  Hi capodanno. $500 over dealer invoice is a good price for a leased 2006 Touareg. Make sure that the tells you its exact MSRP and selling price though so you can see for yourself. These numbers are also useful because they allow one to double check their vehicle's lease payment. The money factor that you were quoted for this truck is right in line with VW Credit's current program for it. ... Read More

• Re: Good Deal on 06 V6 Touraeg [mlroberts55]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 6, 2006 3:16:43 AM

  Hi mlroberts55. Volkswagen is providing dealer cash on the 2006 Touareg, however this dealer cash is not compatible with VW Credit's special lease program. So you can't use it to negotiate a lower capitalized cost for your lease. The money factor that you were quoted looks a little high to me. If you were to lease a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg V6 through VW Credit right now for 36 months with 15,000 ... Read More

• Re: Lease question [mnarowand]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 4, 2006 7:58:15 AM

  Hi mnarowand. The money factor that you were quoted looks a little high to me. VW Credit's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month, 12,000 mile per year lease of a 2006 Touareg V8 are .00021 and 51%, respectively. Are you paying both a security deposit and VW Credit's $575 acquisition fee at lease signing. If not, this might explain why the money factor that ... Read More

• Re: LEASE TERMS WANTED & WHAT'S A BALLOON? [ymac]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 16, 2006 5:45:43 AM

  Hi ymac. If you were to lease a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg V6 through VW Credit right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00029 and 51%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a V8 model should be .00029 and 50%. In your post you asked how much of a down payment you would need to ... Read More

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• Re: Gas to use [lawboy]

  Written by: yanni2222 on Apr 2, 2006 8:50:06 AM

  My father-in-law just sold me his very low miles 2004 Touareg, and he bought a new 2006. (Both V8's) I have always told him to use Premium when he owned the '04, and now the '06. I did use 88 octane once, and because I'm in Salt Lake City, the elevation doesn't affect it a lot, but power difference was slight. The reason Chevron is great to use is that VW ... Read More

Volkswagen Touareg Lease Questions

• Re: lease terms wanted [womble]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 26, 2006 7:53:22 AM

  Here you go, womble. If you were to lease a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg V8 through VW Credit right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00029 and 52%, respectively. Car_man Host Smart Shopper / Prices Paid Forums

• Re: Lease Terms Wanted [pbjester]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 26, 2006 7:42:59 AM

  Hello pbjester. If you were to lease a 2006 VW Touareg V6 through VW Credit right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00029 and 53%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a V8 should be .00029 and 52%. If you provide me with the MSRP and approximate selling price of the truck or trucks ... Read More

• Re: looking at leasing [jksledson]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 17, 2006 3:23:17 AM

  Hi jksledson. I don't know if you have already leased the Touareg that you were considering, but VW's lease money factors for it are much lower in January than they were in December. If you were to lease a 2006 VW Touareg V6 through VW Credit right now for 36 months (they are pushing 36 instead of 39 month leases this month) with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease ... Read More

Volkswagen Touareg Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• My new V6 Touareg

  Written by: vtgobbler99 on Jan 8, 2006 8:15:47 AM

  Just finalized the deal yesterday. 2006 V6 Package 4 w/ cargo mat kit and splash guards. Total price including destination: $39,200. Fairfax Volvo/VW. Let me know if you have any questions.

Volkswagen Touareg Lease Questions

• Lease Terms

  Written by: jabber on Dec 26, 2005 2:02:11 PM

  Carman, Can you provide VW lease terms for a 2006 Touareg V6: 36 Month Residuals and Money Factors for both 12K and 15K miles/yr. Acquisition Fee? Disposition Fee? Overmileage charges? Also, are there any incentives/rebates not shown here on Edmunds or any other lease subsidies? Thanks in advance.

• Re: Lease Offer from Preimer on an 05 V8 [blane1]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 17, 2005 4:13:01 AM

  Greetings blane1. If you were to lease a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg V8 through VW Credit right now for 24 months with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00137 and 60%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease should be .00137 and 53%. Car_man Host Smart Shopper / Prices Paid Forums

• Re: VW Touareg Lease [Car_man]

  Written by: rjlaero on Sep 22, 2005 6:03:02 AM

  This is the begining of the model year, so don't expect 8k off list on new 2006 V8 T REG just yet. As for leasing, you can use a diffenent bank other than VCI credit and still use the dealer cash. Lots of dealers use companies like US Bank and other top credit leasing companies. But an 05 model is already a year old, so it may not lease out as ... Read More

• Re: Re: Re: Volkswagen Touareg: Lease Questions

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 13, 2005 4:30:27 AM

  Hi tdo123. Volkswagen is not currently providing any sort of cash incentives on the 2006 Touareg. It is providing lease support on it though. $1,200 over invoice is a reasonable price for this truck, but I would not be surprised if you were able to beat it. You may want to stop by the following discussion to see if any other community members have purchased similar trucks lately: "Volkswagen Touareg: Prices ... Read More

• VW Touareg Lease

  Written by: liz9 on Sep 12, 2005 2:37:46 PM

  What are the chances of finding a Touareg 3 year lease for $350/month or less all inclusive with no money down? 2005 or 2006 ok. Am I being unreasonable?

• Re: Re: Volkswagen Touareg: Lease Questions [Car_man]

  Written by: tdo123 on Sep 11, 2005 9:49:07 AM

  Carman Could you please give me some insight on VW's for 2006. I have heard that there are some incentives on the V8 in the US. Here is what I have been able to get from the dealer: V8 Touareg MSRP list at $56,175 (including destination) and the invoice is $51,140 (including advertising, int. reserve and a $25 port charge). The dealer finally came back to me and said that they ... Read More

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• Re: 2006 changes? [morey000]

  Written by: ivan_99 on Aug 4, 2005 1:42:38 PM

  3.6L and 275hp...sounds like VW's new 3.6L. In the Passat it makes 280hp so I would assume it will make it's way in to the Touareg. I would guess spring/summer.