2005 Volkswagen Touareg Consumer Reviews
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Touaregs are tops
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
The best vehicle I have ever owned. Great looking inside and out. You feel safe and secure inside it. A joy to drive. Great handling, perky engine and powerful drivetrain, solid construction, roomy interior (front seats) cozy seats and a smooth ride. Going to the gas pump often is offset by the car performance.
Favorite Features
The automatic and self adjustable suspension system. Put it in sport on those mountain roads and this SUV hugs and zooms aroudn the curves. Put it in comfort mode and enjoy a cushiony ride. Great feature.
Suggested Improvements
The transmission occasionally seems to slip a bit from 1st to 2nd if you are indecisive and baby the gas pedal (it wants to go!).
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Great Ride!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
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.
Favorite Features
Good looking design inside and out, good power and handling. Great audio system, decent milege for the size, great wheels (19"). Great towing.
Suggested Improvements
Tires that wear longer, a better navigation system (with street names), bluetooth connectivity, iPod adaptors, oil changes that aren't $300 from the dealer... synthetic oil is great, but not that great. Dealers' service departments need to be upgraded, and the warranty should be 100,000 miles
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Beats the X5 and ML
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I have owned it for about 2 years with almost no problems; the maintenance is very affordable, about once a year for $120 ~ $180. It is fun to drive, beats the X5 and ML hands down. Great handling. The interior is really nice, almost as nice as the Cayenne. Some people say the gas mileage is not that great; I have to partially agree but keep in mind that this is an SUV with lots of horses under the hood. If you are looking for gas mileage then do not buy an SUV.
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Suggested Improvements
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Love it, but...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I purchased my VW new with only 13 miles on it. I have to say, I love this car, I like how it drives and the pure power. The only down side are the brakes and tires. I had the first set of tires replaced at 8700 miles under the tire warranty, I still had to pay $220.00. Then the brakes at 15000 miles, that was $600.00. Now at 27000 miles I need another set of tires. For some reason the car loves to wear out the tires. I take it to the VW dealer every 5000 miles for its oil change and tire rotation. So a car that is two years old with 27000 miles has a new set of brakes and rotors, and on it's third set of tires. Be prepared to spend some money!
Favorite Features
Love the remote locks, nav system, climate control is always right on. Oh and the power!! Love the V8, only way to go.
Suggested Improvements
Fix the tire problem and the brakes. Why does a $50K auto need to eat up tires and brakes? That's it, love the car!
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Great buy!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Was lucky enough to buy a 2005 V6 with only 8000 miles, now up to 12000 miles. Free of any problems so far. I love to drive it; it is luxurious with a quiet ride, has an impeccable interior, great handling, feels solid and very safe, definitely underpowered with the v6, recommend driving in the S mode, transmission and shifting is great, heavy and poor acceleration especially when compared with my 2006 X3. The stereo system is disappointing at any volume above 21 (especially the bass). If economy is not your concern, buy the V8 or V10 diesel version.
Favorite Features
Elegant, luxurious interior with great ride, solidity and safety. I love driving it over the BMW X5 of that year.
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Just what I wanted
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
When I saw Touareg first time on a car show, I knew that I would own it. I fell in love with it right away. Although I knew that I should wait a year or two before buying just to see that all the minor problems/defects and recalls will be fixed. So in 2005 finally got it. My choice was a V-6 with package 5, which includes all options, such as air suspension, navigation, etc. Exterior color is black, interior is beige. So after 1 1/2 years and 30K miles I still enjoy every minute I spend driving it. The only downside - fuel economy. Even for V-6 and a large gas tank, you will spend quite a bit of money on gas. Other then that it is perfect car. My wife has a VW as well and loves it too.
Favorite Features
Exterior and interior design. Build quality. Long range drive is easy and fun. Sound quality. Controls access.
Suggested Improvements
Improve gas mileage.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
The best SUV I've ever driven!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
This is hands down the best SUV I have ever driven. I considered 8 others and the Touareg is the best SUV for the money. It's not a "soccer mom" car. It's an SUV that's fun to drive, has lots of options and drives like a car. I recommend this vehicle if you like quality and performance.
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Suggested Improvements
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Buy new or used, it's awesome!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Bought this SUV 10/05 after looking at MB500. VW is so much quieter. No problems in 18k miles! I love this vehicle and its durability, wear and tear. Everyone who has sat in it wants to borrow it when additional space is needed - they'd buy but can't afford it. Great family car - whether you have kids or just a dog like me! So much fun in the winter and summer! Definitely will buy another after this hits higher miles.
Favorite Features
Dash, heated/comfort of seats, heated steering wheel, AWD, tilting mirrors, electrochromatic mirrors, sound system.
Suggested Improvements
6 CD changer in dash, better tires, tow package standard, easier folding seats.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Buy Something Else
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This is by far the best looking SUV on the road and it stops there. VW went wrong or someone did not follow how an SUV is supposed to last. The brakes are a big problem. You will replace them every 5,000 miles and it will cost you $600 or more to have them repaired. An oil change can cost you upwards of a $150 due to the design of getting to the oil pan. Everything goes wrong with this SUV. Stay away from the Touareg.
Favorite Features
The lights at night are the best.
Suggested Improvements
Everything from improve the gas mileage to the brakes. This vehicle is very poor for a VW.
2 out 8 people found this review helpful
My VW
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
Review
My Touareg is two years old now and it still looks brand new. It has a very nice ride. I love the heated seats in the winter.
Favorite Features
This truck has very comfortable seats and I love the blue and red dash lights at night.
Suggested Improvements
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