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Used 2009 Volkswagen Routan Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Family friendly Vehicle

Anthony, 04/20/2009
2009 Volkswagen Routan SE 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Having 2 small kids, and the endless stuff that goes with them, i knew the days of non-mini van ownership were numbered. I drove the Grand caravan and was very impressed with the engine and transmission performance, Loved the conveniences of all the interior cubbies and storage compartments. I feel that VW addresses the ONLY downfall of chrysler, and thats its interior design. VW nailed the dash setup, the softtouch material looks and feels great. this van is HUGE! with the 3rd row seats folded, i can roll in strollers and bikes and still have room for the weeks groceries. the 3 year maintenance is a great relief. gas Mileage is outstanding!!, im getting 25.1 Highway (62mph)

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5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding!

AdamR, 06/16/2009
2009 Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium CARB 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This van is an eye-catcher! There is not a single thing left to want on this van. Harddrive, folding 3rd row (power), and more storage than a cargo ship. The A/C in the 3rd row is just as good as the front and the fact every door is powered, incredible. If you're looking for a van, and you don't check this out, you've seen nothing but the average. LOOK at this superior vehicle... HOLY SMOKES!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

We like it very much, but not typical VW

lenny97, 06/21/2009
2009 Volkswagen Routan SEL CARB 4dr Minivan (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We have the Routan for 10 days now and are very happy with it. Glad to have the 4.0l engine. We are from Europe and had a VW Eurovan TDI. Unfortunately this not in the US lineup. The Routan might be german tuned, but still gives a American ride feeling. It ist very comfortable and quiet.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excited

Tommy, 09/16/2009
2009 Volkswagen Routan SEL 4dr Minivan w/Rear Seat Entertainment (4.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We just picked up our Routan and we couldn't be happier! There is NO CHOICE in my opinion when shopping for a minivan in this market. The alternatives are aged, bland and BORING. If you want exclusivity - get a Routan. It's gorgeous, handles superbly for a minivan, loaded with what you need, oozes techno gadgetry, reasonable price and 0% financing. For us it was an easy choice. The tough part was choosing a color.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

NOT a Dodge or Chrysler with a VW badge

devnic, 12/30/2008
2009 Volkswagen Routan S 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am qualified to make the above statement as I own a Chrysler Town & Country and have driven the Dodge Grand Caravan several times prior to purchasing my Routan. Anyone who thinks this is the same car as the Dodge or Chrysler is sadly mistaken. The seats in the VW are definitely VW - more firm than the mushy seats of the other two. The engine on the base Routan which I have- the S- is the 3.8L Chrysler engine - not the 3.3L on the base Town & Country or Dodge. The interior design and the driving experience are VW. I have owned more than 6 VWs over the past 20 years and this van feels, looks and acts like a VW. Sharing an engine and body panels w/the other two make it no less a VW.

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