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Used 2004 Volkswagen Touareg Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I love this truck!

rbar06, 05/31/2006
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is such a great truck. I have owned quite a few vehicles including a Tahoe and a Camaro but must say that this is the most versatile, fun, and reliable vehicle of them all. I can fit the kids in it when I need and also use it to go out on the town. Go ahead and buy it - you will not be disappointed! :)

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3 out of 5 stars

What an Expensive Piece of Junk!!!!!

growlingbadger, 09/02/2011
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 25 people found this review helpful

2004 Touareg with under 60K miles. I have never had a better maintained vehicle because it's in the shop at least once a month! And expensive!!!!??? A key - $75, key with remote - $150. Headlamp replacement is an annual event. They don't last very long and require a mechanic to install and even Factory techs hate replacing them! Cost - $150. It also has issues that the dealers keep blowing off. This is just the cheap stuff! It's a good day when I can get it out of the shop for under $500. I'm on a first name basis with the wrecker driver the dealer uses.

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2 out of 5 stars

wish i had read this first

C R Carter, 10/28/2016
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

Recently bought a 2004 Touareg with just over 100k miles, and against my better judgement, did not do my due dilligence in having a used vehicle checked out. And oh boy am I paying the price for that. Hands down DO NOT PURCHASE WITHOUT CHECKING WITH CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN FIRST FIRST FIRSt. Now , to be totally fair, I do believe the one I had purchased most likely wasn't kept up according to manufacturer suggestions. Just don't think that you're going to be buying a reliable japanese car. I mean, it's big and solid, didn't show signs of any leaks, no out of the ordinary noises, that was only for one day. The very next day, all HELL broke loose. Car stopped on me 3 times within 10 miles, then the very next day, quit on me completely on side of the road with my kids aboard at night. So the saying BUYER BEWARE, applies to this model

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3 out of 5 stars
Technology
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Performance
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Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
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2.63 out of 5 stars

Got rid of it!

Ugh!, 06/24/2006
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

My wife and I were seduced by the looks and lure of the Touareg. We bought one without doing the research I normally do. It just looked so sweet. Well, we hated it...mostly for the TERRIBLE gas mileage. It was not comfortable to get in and out of, and the power of the V6 engine is weak. It doesn't even gome with standard power seats. Mine had a faulty back door and CD player, an underpowered engine on hills or passing, a fast clock (10 minutes a week) and when a tire was low, it required a VW appointment to reset the computer which kept telling me the tire was flat, long after I filled it. Also, the roof rack is a pain in the neck to use. Finally, this truck is unbelievably slow taking off from a stop, almost dangerously slow.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Get Rid of It!

beet, 07/20/2006
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I just traded in my VW Touareg in on an Infiniti FX35. It was the best feeling in the world. Have owned six VWs since 1999. This will be our last! This truck was very unreliable. My dealer could/would not fix its problems. Mine had problems with the electrical system, tire pressure monitor, locking system, tow hook, etc... These are all that come to mind right now. Do not buy this truck, even a used one!

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