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Great Car
trichard, 06/15/2005
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have found this car to be of excellent quality and ride. The V8 is a powerful bonus, but fuel economy suffers (though I find to be getting better milage than the milage posted). The ride is comfortable, with the my only complaint of the interior is air conditioning flow to the back seat. The tires out of the dealership lasted about 15000 miles, so be prepared to buy new then. I do not have the nav system, and found it to be too difficult to use, as it was CD based and not touch screen. Other than that, this is a excellent car for one who wants 4 wheel capability (I live in CO, and it handles rugged roads outstandingly well) or a sporty car for in town.
Repairs - Often and Expensive
1st_andlast_vw, 09/02/2011
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
34 of 69 people found this review helpful
Like previous posts I would not recommed this car to anyone unless they like paying for rental cars and expensive repairs. Just had my drive shaft replaced at 76,000 miles for $1,300. (Tip: search the web for shops that sell re-manufactured shafts for $450 to $350). At 52,000 miles the internal speaker in the instrument cluster went out, the VW repair is to replace the instrument cluster, the part alone is $1,000. It does handle nice in the snow but its a gas guzzler and tires (expensive ones) seem to last only about 30,000...we're due for our 3rd set at 76,000 miles. Also need a slew of special tools to repair if your a do it yourself person. Very noisy, due to wind, with the window open
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Won't buy another VW
Erica, 05/23/2009
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
I was initially really excited about my Touareg, but became suspicious after a road trip that included lots of error messages. When I brought it to the VW dealership to have it checked out, they were not willing to take the time to find out what was going on and told me to come back if it happened again. After a short year and a half we had to put $3000 into it for new tires, breaks, rotors, etc. None of which were included in the warranty although it was leased, I should have known, but was disappointed anyway. The lights go out while driving periodically for no apparent reason. The lining on the door handles are also peeling. Fuel economy is poor, but we knew that. The CD player is poor.
Love My Touareg
Patty, 04/05/2009
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
All of my oil changes were done by the dealer & only cost $108. This car just spared me and my husband from more series injuries following a near head on crash. Other driver crossed center line. My husband swerved to the right to try & avoid the other car, but the driver still hit us / almost a T-Bone then slide the entire length down our car. Drivers side airbags deployed and spared my 6'7" husband from serious injury to his head & face. He still suffered 3 broke ribs though.We love our car.
Love it...
BulldogFTL, 10/02/2004
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
16 of 42 people found this review helpful
I test drove all the luxury SUV's...Lexux, BMW, Mercedes, even the Touareg's cousin the Porsche Cayenne and there was no comparison. Total luxury in the interior, hot, sexy, sporty on the outside.