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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

Great SUV...BUT

jrthomas6565, 01/03/2005
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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I really love my Touareg, but have a few issues with it. One, the NAV system is cd based, and my salesman told me DVD based. It cannot locate a lot of places I want to go, and cannot go to a specific address, just in the general "block" of that address. The other thing...no XM or Sirrus radio options. I wanted that option too, and was told it can be done, but NOT. I would not have purchased the vehcile if know about those two items, they were important to me, because of traveling for business a lot! Fuel mil is good, 22 mpg avg, and power is great. Hopefully they will upgrade the NAV and stereo and offer that to previous owners!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my VW

katie, 01/06/2005
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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The bug was fun, but the SUV is luxury. All the bells and whistles, plus towing at 7,500 lbs! Great on the highway and in town. Fuel cost is the ONLY drawback. The rain sensitive wipers are really nice. Buy one.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Touareg

Mary , 01/16/2005
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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Handles like a sports car with SUV room and feel.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Ride!

MATT MCGLASHEN, 08/04/2007
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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It gets about 15 mpg , not bad for a V8 and heavy vehicle. Great drive, great audio system, very luxurious inside. There have been several reliability issues, but I think after 2004 many things have been fixed. The power window switches are white plastic, painted black, the paint comes off easily. The air suspension had a new compressor put in at 22,000 miles and the tires are getting work out (19" Pirellis), gonna try Michelin next. A seatbelt seized up in the rear, and one headlight had a bad connection. I still love this car! It gets lots of compliments.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best vehicle I ever drove/owned

queennella, 01/19/2005
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
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Being a past employee at an automobile dealership with over 9 car lines, this is by far the best vehicle I have ever driven. I purchased this vehicle in May of '04 and dread having to turn it in at the end of my drivers option lease. Not only is this vehicle reliable in all circumstances, it also is worth every penny that I spend on it a month. I wouldn't trade my Touareg for any other vehicle in on the market. Volkswagen has definitely hit a high note with this one and continues to prove that they are a company that will continue to rock the market with new and exciting merchandise in the future. I can't wait to see what they will do next to top this one.

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