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Used 2005 Volkswagen Touareg Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

fun car

meg moscati, 05/12/2005
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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Even though the fuel economy stinks, this is an awesome car to drive. Very comfortable inside and handles well. The exterior colors and design make it a really handsome car as well.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I would buy another!

shannywilson, 07/04/2006
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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I bought my VW Touareg V6 in Oct. '05 after driving Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, Toyota, you name it, I drove it. I was not a fan of VW vehicles until I sat in this ONE! I am now looking for a toy car, but don't want to give up driving this EVERY day! I can't imagine owning any other SUV. I will buy this again when a new body style comes out AND only after this has lots more miles! I highly recommend driving this and BUYING this truck!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

owned it 4 months

d daniels, 11/16/2004
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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Its powerful, comfortable, lots of style in interior.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My First 9000 miles

TomLateulere, 05/15/2005
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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I have had the the touraeg for four month. I have put close to 9000 miles. It is a pleasure to drive, handles well in inclement conditions. Excellent turning radius, handles speed well.Tops out over 110 mph. Plenty of room for passengers, heated seats are a nice extra. . Overall a good expierence. I would reccomend to purchase

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4 out of 5 stars

Love & Hate

Toureg 2004, 01/07/2005
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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We've had our V8 for about a year and have found it incredibly unreliable. We love the engine performance, ride and design. However, we hate the numerous electrical problems we've had. In the year we've had the vehicle, it's been to the shop at least 5 times. This does not include the recalls! The battery would just die and the dealer service department couldn't figure out what's wrong. The range on the remote is poor. The back seat is small, the storage/trunk area is nonexistent. Anything more than groceries and you have to fold the backseats down, which is no easy feat. Again, we love the look, design and performance, but for 43K and up, its not worth the hassle.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Strong German Engineering

mikeramirez, 10/10/2004
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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After a lot of thought and quite a few tests, we decided to get the Touareg (instead of the Cayenne or the Chevy Tahoe). We are really happy with it. It feels really strong on the highway (great comfort) and specially agile in city driving. Ours (2005 version) is definitely NOT short on power (240hp) as some people said about the 2004 Touareg (220hp). Of course, it responds quickly to the gas pedal, but bear in mind that you are not driving a Mini :) Fuel consumption is about 20mpg on average, much better than we initially thought. This a great SUV. Can't wait to take it off-road without kids and wife ;)

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Nice ride

kristi gorsuch, 02/01/2005
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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I love my car. I think they could approve on the fuel consumption & the plastic dash covering around the CD player the paint chips off easy. Other then that I would reccommend buying the Touareg to anyone! I receive lots of compliments on the SUV!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love my Touareg!

sammy, 05/31/2005
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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I love the way it drives with a lack of road noise. We have driven it in driving snow, hot weather, pouring rain- it hugged the road! In the snow, rain and ice- there was no slippage at all. I have a dark green/lt gray interior model. Tho only thing I would change is the availablity to get the US spec. asseccories in Europe!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

the only vehicle I have ever liked

Bsmith, 10/11/2004
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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the Touareg, After I got over the silly and awkward name. I found my Touareg to be everything I never thought an automobile could be. The fit and finish was not that of what traditionally has been the $40,000 suv but only found in higher priced luxury SUVs!!! It took me some time to build up the gall to test the offroad capabilities. Because I have the adjustable air suspension I have been able to outperform my friend's H2!!!! this vehicle has changed my view of Volkswagen!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best SUV

hwb, 10/18/2004
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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I have owned many cars and suvs (mercedes, porsche, range rover, bmw,lexus,etc.) It takes a lot in a car to impress me and I can say that this is the most impressive SUV and one of the most impressive vehicles I have ever owned. The build quality and performance are great. It is a vehicle that may not have the eminence of a range rover, but the range rover wishes it could perform all around as well as this vehicle does. Yes there are a few flaws: like no third row and the smelly messy diesel pumps. This is by far one of the best if not the best suv on the planet. you get all of this with an average fuel economy of 22mpg. VW did their homework.

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