Used 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Love this SUV
fsonline, 04/06/2006
Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It's surprising to me to see in a recent magazine that the Touareg is rated as a "vehicle to avoid." I find the build quality, the ride, the power, and the comfort all to be way above par, even over Passats, and Lexus LS400s' I've owned. All issues that I have had with this truck were immediatley handled by the dealership and resolved as expected...and as part of the new model (at the time,) experience. It's a shame that VW, a company with great ideas, is becoming a notch above their "niche" despite the results, which are superb.
Solid performing SUV
GC, 04/29/2008
Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This has been a great SUV. I read a lot of disgruntled reviews which you would expect to see on this site, but my experience has been satisfying with this truck after driving it for four years. I use it to tow a race car each month and it has great towing power. I haven't had any of the electrical or tire issues like others - I regularly rotate and align the vehicle which has definitely helped. Put new tires on at 25K miles. This SUV also performs extremely well in the snow or winter driving conditions with its AWD system. If considering the V6 vs. the V8, stop considering and immediately get the V8. This SUV is way too heavy for the V6 and MPG difference is nominal.
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I hate my car
Karen Bishop, 01/06/2005
Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Reading the other negative reviews before I started mine made me feel vindicated. The dealership made me feel like I was nuts. The transmission is terrible - going around curves slowly the car bucks like a bronco, and God forbid I have to take my foot off the gas pedal. Once in awhile for no reason, the transmission will make a loud "clunking" noise like I've just run over something. It scares me to death and then of course makes me furious. I have had nothing but trouble with the electrical system; if I believed the displays I've had braking problems, tire pressure issues, etc. FYI - don't expect the tires to last to 20K miles. Plus, this is the "beepiest" car I've ever owned! YUCK!
Amazing Vehicle
speedle44, Valparaiso, NE, 04/07/2011
Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
24 of 36 people found this review helpful
Love this Vehicle! I see a lot of bad reviews but honestly if you take good care of your car then you won't have problems! Do not buy this vehicle if your money is tight because repairs can be expensive. I have had no trouble with my touareg I LOVE IT!! Super sporty & you feel totally in control when you drive it also very safe! I have never been stranded! JUST KEEP UP WITH OIL CHANGES & REGULAR MAINTENANCE and trust me you'll be fine!
Total Electrical Failure!
RPD, 05/21/2010
Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased an off-lease VW Touareg that was VW certified, drove well for 1 year then electrical problems started. Truck would just die without any lights, etc being on. Since then it has been in and out of Volkswagen for complete electrical failure, even VW doesn't know how to fix it. They claimed it was after-market wiring which is strange because it was a certified used VW. Anyone looking to buy a used Touareg don't do it you will never be able to drive it and pay almost more than the car is worth fixing it!