2005 Volkswagen Touareg Consumer Reviews Page 7

The annoying stuff...

Written by: Thomas on 07/10/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The V6 is underpowered, but performs well for a vehicle this weight. Smooth ride and excellent handling. After 40k miles in one year, thankfully, no maintenance nightmares. Only annoying stuff that keeps you coming back to the dealership - tire pressure sensors always going out, allignment issues, and way too many recalls. Dealership (Boardwalk VW, Dallas) has an excellent service dept, highly recommended for those in DFW area. Not as well built as some suggest, a couple of creaks in dash. After reading other reviews, I would also be very upset about the reliability of this vehicle for the price paid, but overall a good experience here.

Favorite Features

Dash lights, simple yet classy design inside and out, ride and handling, off road strength, strong sound system. Gets attention on the road.

Suggested Improvements

Tires wore out quickly, always have alignment problems, annoying little reliability issues that will probably cost alot after warranty expires.

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Perfect blend

Written by: SUVW on 07/08/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I bought one of the first ever. I love the interior, the solidity, and aside from some minor problems, the ride.

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Review

Written by: beatriz roldan on 06/27/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Safe car, fun to drive, beautiful to look at, lousy on gas, strong response when needed, beautiful interior design

Favorite Features

Driving, interior design

Suggested Improvements

Gas usage,

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A Drivers Vehicle

Written by: Leon Rubinstein on 06/25/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Bought for wife,in truth I wanted it. Drove older one last year and read of problems and waited til now. Drove it on dirt, thru sand, mud, high speed drift on dirt, on soaked grass covered with water,etc, salesman turned white, to me outstanding. Waited til now to buy.In younger days drove sport cars,Jags, was top driver in SCCA with a back door sponsorship and a factory built race car. Not a problem,wife and kids love it especially when it gets dark out and the dash light come on,all those colors. I dont care about gas mileage,am sure my wife will advise me about it. My daughter,17,now going to Univ.in upper NY State,we live in FL,I asked her if she wanted one of these after her first year.

Favorite Features

manual shifter

Suggested Improvements

As my wife is primary driver,none that she can think of. As for me, I would like to see some brighter colors, if so I might just buy another.

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VW Hits a Homerun

Written by: Jaime Mendez on 06/24/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Not having owned an SUV before, I didn't know what to expect. Well, Volkswagen surpassed my expectations. This vehicle is a charmer inside and out. Everything about it feels sturdy, from the seats to the leather covered steering wheel. It has a smooth and quiet ride with very good visibility. This vehicle is a good value for your money.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

The one improvement that this vehicle needs is in its gas mileage. It's quite a disappointment for a V6 engine to give such poor gas mileage.

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Can't go wrong

Written by: Damian Ward on 06/21/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This vehicle will do everything you ask of it onroad or offroad. Safe, reliable, and plenty quick between traffic lights. Stops really well. great vehicle for long road trips. SatNav system is last generation CD instead of DVD. Air suspension works like a dream. No complaints in 1st year of ownership. This vehicle is the full deal.

Favorite Features

V8 engine, Interior quality, air suspension

Suggested Improvements

Satnav system, rear legroom.

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Great Car

Written by: trichard on 06/14/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

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.

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Electronic nightmare

Written by: Dissatisfied Owner on 06/12/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Not one of VW's best efforts. Has been in the shop for warranty work seven times in less than one year - all related to the vehicle's electronic warning systems. Confusing and overly complicated instrumentation/cabin controls. Abysmal gas mileage, very limited tire life - 12-15000 miles, odd size tires that very few dealers stock. Can't wait to get rid of it but none of the local dealers will touch it on a trade- in. Was offered $10,000 trade in value on a new Accord.

Favorite Features

Comfort, handling, style.

Suggested Improvements

Reengineer electronics for better reliability, fewer unnecessary warning lights, voice messages etc. Improve mileage, go to more standard tire sizes etc.

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Just traded mine in for a Turbo Outback

Written by: Syracuse on 06/08/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

After many recalls, and many problems, I finally gave in and traded mine in. Took a big hit, but it was well worth it. My new car has 12,000 on it, and hasn't been to the dealer yet. VW made a great looking SUV that test drives well, but is terrible to live with. Their service department isn't up to the standards set by other manufacturers in this price range. I owned a Saab previously, and although it spent too much time in the shop, the service dept was knowledgeable and always had a loaner. Bottom line, getting rid of my Touareg was worth it (simply so I wouldn't be reminded of my poor buying decision every day).

Favorite Features

Great looking and drove very well when working.

Suggested Improvements

If your vehicles are going to need to be serviced constantly, your dealers should be prepared to take exceptional care of the customer. The nicest thing about my new vehicle is that I have no idea if their service department is any good. At the rate it's going, I may never know . . .

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As a Tow vehicle

Written by: Jim Quick on 06/06/2005

Vehicle

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I tow a 31' travel trailer and have found the Touareg to be a excellent tow vehicle. The six speed transmission along with the 310HP V8 do a very good job, much better than the full size PU I was using before. Also better gas mileage than before.

Favorite Features

drivability. Very fun to drive

Suggested Improvements

Wiper blades chatter. Needs some improvement in design.

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