| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.2 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Pajero |
Summary:
A Porsche in VW clothing
Faults:
Oil sensor fault - warranty repair.
General Comments:
The engine is the highlight of this car. Fantastic performer.
Not as big and bulky as an Audi Q7, however $25,000 cheaper than its sister Porsche Cayenne.
Good for the environment. After 40.000km and the inside of the exhaust is still squeaky clean. And it's a diesel.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st September, 2009
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 TDI Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
5.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A6 |
Summary:
Fundamentally good, economical as a 2.5, but over-engineered which is its biggest downfall
Faults:
Poor cold starting.
Cracked door wood inserts in cold weather.
Defective glass hatch release motor at 47000 miles.
Oil level light on every 3000 miles.
Uneven tyre wear (alignment issues)
Overzealous brake pad wear indicators (half worn, but warning light on)
Black plastic coating peeling form switchgear.
Handbrake on light & bongs, even though you've already released the brake.
Leaking boot struts (causing tailgate to collapse onto my head) - £800 repair suggested.
Broken bonnet cable at 65000 miles - £300 to fix!!! (the final straw)
General Comments:
The most comfortable car I've ever driven, with okay handling too, which is surprising given its weight.
Manual gearbox is to be avoided at all costs - I've driven lorries with smoother changes - very clunky.
Avoid a cloth interior too - this is real poverty spec and impossible to shift on secondhand.
A broken bonnet cable & leaking tailgate struts are the things than ultimately put me off this car, costing over £1100 to put right.
Dealer workshop labour rates are extortionate for VW "prestige" products, costing me £110/hour plus VAT!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 30th March, 2007
I would agree with some comments as I have experianced a number of the issues raised uses oil...tyres...had the brake bong and light... alloys pitted leak from rear washer causing damage to headliner... just had the handbrake pull leaver come off in my hand... prob buy another, but would go for the 3.0 diesel... have looked at the porsche and q7... VW good value for money, but residual not as good.
Okay, first of all, the oil light coming on every 3,000 miles is more than likeley indicating that you need to change your oil, and second of all, a friend of mine bought a VW Toureg and the motor locked up at about 30,000 miles. (a $10,000 repair!) Overall, I would recomend looking at a Subaru B9 Tribeca, my cousin has one and it is the best car she has ever owned. Not only is it reliable, it is safe, powerful, and it drives like a sports car, but rides like a Cadillac. Toureg-NO WAY JOSE! Tribeca-OH YES!
The Subaru (you the above guy) mentioned has never even been heard of in the UK! Can't be that good. I think I'll go Volvo XC90 next time.
I think Volvo doesn't utilize any air suspension. (That is what makes a Touareg a Touareg) Does it?
I agree, my Volvo XC90 has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. Volvo for life.
I too went for a Volvo XC90 after a troubled experience with the VW, and haven't looked back. By the way, air suspension isn't standard on the VW, and the ride is just as good on my Volvo, plus the Volvo has 7 seats - bonus!
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.0 / 10
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| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz CL |
Summary:
It's a great car with a great engine
Faults:
We bought the V10 Tuareg last summer (2004) and we haven't had any kind of problems with it yet. I heard some people are having some problems with the electric system of the V5 but I gotta say the V10 works perfectly.
General Comments:
The 313 hp the V10 are enough to enjoy every ride you had on it. We've driven the car through many forrerent trails and it always responds with security. The driver never feels unsafe.
We've also driven long distances with it and compared to the Mercedes CL 600, my other car, I would actually prefer the Tuareg. You can't drive as fast as the CL, but the car is much more comfortable and easy to drive.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd March, 2005
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.3 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 19000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW X5 |
Faults:
Nothing so far.
General Comments:
I hope it will be reliable as it is a very impressive vehicle. So far there doesn't seem to be any problems.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 20th January, 2005
Fun car to drive if you can afford it. Requires high octane gas and gets 13 mpg. I paid $1800 for brakes at 27000 miles and am on my 3rd set of tires. Small electrical problems appear to be unfixable.