Used Touaregs ... buying advice

[barefoot]

Also R5 engine is the unit injector which blows a bit more of the black smoke.

I think the V6 tdi has a particulate filter which also helps with containing the soot.
Cheers

[bobzed57]

Ben

You may be right that 40mm is too high. I'm looking at something that will also cover the load on the towball caused by my camper trailer.

Love the expedition, wouldn't mind the winch. The Treg would look really blokey then

[phaeton]

Ben

You may be right that 40mm is too high. I'm looking at something that will also cover the load on the towball caused by my camper trailer.

Love the expedition, wouldn't mind the winch. The Treg would look really blokey then

I don't know much about 4x4 lifts etc but if VW only did 25mm it must be for a reason ???? perhaps that huge roof rack

Maybe an extra 40mm won't hurt seeing as though the air suspension goes to 300mm ?

Have you talked to any pros about the lift ?

On the Expedition......

All the Aussie 4x4 mags wished the Expedition came here but unfortunately VW only sold it in Germany

Perhaps it may have helped lift sales here by showing those who don't believe the potential offroading strengths of the Touareg.

[dmm_au]

Interesting thread to keep going. For those who own VWT's and those who hope to. I've now placed an order on a new TDv6, and looks like I best forget about it until March '08.

For those shopping, I have been running an alert on Carsales.com.au for 6 months or so.

My observations;
Diesels seem rare.
Generally speaking they always advertise for 50K+
I saw a 3.2L petrol first year model for 48K a while back.
The V8 model seems to come up regularly, the R5 rarely and the V6 diesel almost never.
I've never seen a Air-suspension model on anything other than the V10.
The rear tyre carrier showed up today for the first time.

In fact today a V6 diesel with the rear tyre, in black with the chrome pack and sioux leather interior was advertised for about 78K today in WA. Might be worth checking out. It claims to have air suspension, but from the interior photos, I'd say that's a mistake.

http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...gine_high=3000

[Flipper Dog]

I think the salesman got a little bit carried away with the options list.
Looking at the photos attached there is no air suspension, or sun roof, dvd player, Sat Nav, roof rails, Bi-xenon lights, power tail gate (with a wheel carrier???), and why the space saver spare tyre. I would also guess that there is no memory pack at that price or rear air con but you can not see via the photos. Surprise they never included 19" wheels

If I was back in WA I would love to take this ad to them and demand to see the vehicle as advistised or at lease a $10,000 discount.

Flipper Dog

[dmm_au]

A 2004 R5 for $48K, with 80,000 KMs
http://search.carsguide.news.com.au/...&vehicleType=1

That doesn't sound like a bad price, although from the forums the 2004 has been a little troublesome. Still if it had the recall/enhancement work, it sounds like a good price for a good vehicle.

[dmm_au]

2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 7L MY05 R5 Luxury
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...gine_high=3000

This vehicle has been on the market for a little while now. I suspect it's priced too high, but may well be a good buy at the right price. Later models have fewer reported issues.

[dmm_au]

2005 R5 for $50K
http://search.carsguide.news.com.au/...&vehicleType=1

This might be worth a look, especially if it's had the recall.
It's done 84,848 kms. Is there a big service required at 100k or so?

p.s. If you find these postings annoying let me know, I don't intend to run a free advert for the car sales web pages!

[REDMKVGTI]

Unless you actually need a 4WD, don't do it.

[dmm_au]

I tend to agree, although some might be able to justfy the need for an AWD.
Perhaps someone who likes to go up to the snow fields or regularly drives on gravel roads?