Looking at a Touareg

[Frosty]

I have a Touareg 07 - 70,00k - just been informed that the discs and pads need replacing - cannot be skimmed - VW insist that discs and pads are matched and must be replaced together.

The cost is $2700 ! ! !

Upon inquiry, the dealer informs me that that's quite good (mileage) - they have had to do the job @ 30,000 in some cases ! ! !

Overall, the costs of servicing the Touareg v my BMW X5 is HORIFFIC - the cost of VW spares will bring tears to the eyes!

I'm scared spitless at possible future expenditure on this vehicle - not to mention the cost of oil - $333 for an oilchange plus filter plus plug, for instance.

BTW, the VW and Touareg are serviced by the same dealer - different departments.

FROSTY

[gerhard]

I have a Touareg 07 - 70,00k - just been informed that the discs and pads need replacing - cannot be skimmed - VW insist that discs and pads are matched and must be replaced together.

The cost is $2700 ! ! !

Upon inquiry, the dealer informs me that that's quite good (mileage) - they have had to do the job @ 30,000 in some cases ! ! !

Overall, the costs of servicing the Touareg v my BMW X5 is HORIFFIC - the cost of VW spares will bring tears to the eyes!

I'm scared spitless at possible future expenditure on this vehicle - not to mention the cost of oil - $333 for an oilchange plus filter plus plug, for instance.

BTW, the VW and Touareg are serviced by the same dealer - different departments.

FROSTY

Try here http://www.qfmperformance.com/ and read about it here http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=24856

You should be able to get it cheaper by using aftermarket parts.

Perhaps these http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....Name=WDVW&rd=1

You will also be able to read more about touaregs over at clubtoureg.com forums.

I'd be very surprised if your BMW brakes were significantly cheaper