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Hello, I just noticed that you said the automatic oil change every 60,000km. However, our local VW dealer said it is sealed for maintenance free, it can not be serviced unless there is a issue. Is this correct? Thanks
I was fortunate to have a 2012 TDI 3.0 for several years. Terrific car. Handling, ride comfort, fuel economy, performance both on and off road, and in slippery conditions were far better than you might think. Had VW not offered such a substantial buy-back in response to diesel-gate, I’m sure I’d still be driving it and I know I’d still be very satisfied. Truthfully, I’ve owned more than 25 different car, truck, and SUV vehicles. As a frequent air traveler, I’ve rented and extensively operated most top tier brands from America and Europe. The Touareg TDI checked every tic box about as well as anything, and probably is my favorite.
Your feedback is helpful. Recently I saw a 2016 Touareg with less than 3,000 miles for sale. The owner had the vehicle for a little more than 1 year. The rest of the time, the car sat and could not be sold until VW performed whatever corrective maintenance was necessary in order for the car to be compliant with emissions standards. Interestingly, a car like this having low milage is not unusual because of the emissions issue. Since you're a prior owner, I'm interested in your opinion of the Touareg compared to the Tiguan or Atlas. Of the three vehicles, which do you think is best, and why? Set aside technology in your assessment since we can reasonably assume the Tiguan and Atlas have better technology simply because they're newer. Assess the cars in terms of reliability, performance, drivability, comfort, quality and in whatever other way you think is relevant. Personally, I'm not a fan of the Atlas because it's such a big car. The Tiguan looks like a much cheaper newer version of the Touareg. I like the Touareg more than the other two but, I do like hearing opposing or confirming opinions from experienced owners as long as there's good rationale.
@@RedondoBeach2 The Tiguan has 8 speed ZF transmission, in my humble opinion, this transmission is one of the main reasons that will make you choose the Touareg over the Tiguan dct "dual clutch transmission". Dct is bad for traffic, stop and go & requires more frequent maintenance, and can have issues. If the Tiguan had a normal transmission, I'd choose it over Touareg if you don't need a big car.
Similar story here with my 2011 TDI in that it served me very well and I abandoned it at the altar of Diesel Buy back. Regretted that decision and just purchased a 2016 with 23,000 miles. Chose to go with the TDI over the V6 as the Tiguan's 4 cylinder motor was deemed insufficient for the size vehicle (stealership mechanic) and the transmission. The obvious lack of a diesel motor in the Atlas and not wanting the 4 banger nor the often dissed V6 was also a put off for purchasing a T-Reg with the gas V-6. Operation of the V-6 Gasser over 100K miles, even at the lower MPG average, is a bit cheaper than diesel but, the reputation of the diesel motor's reliability was the deciding factor.
@@RedondoBeach2: I’ll respond to your request by 1st advising that I have limited experience with the Tiguan apart from what I hear from two friends who both own one. They love them, but neither had a Touareg previously as a basis for comparison. I’ve had an opportunity to operate the Tiguan a couple of times and like it, but it in no way is the vehicle the Touareg is, and certainly not the Touareg TDI. I prefer the size of the Touareg, and like others, feel like the Atlas is too large. Finding adequate parking places for the Atlas is often a challenge as it feels as big as a full size Chevrolet Tahoe. Try finding a parking place for one of those monsters on a regular basis and you’ll quickly understand why theTouareg is a better alternative. The Touareg provides a better ride than Tiguan too. As for tech on the Atlas and Tiguan, it’s nice until it breaks or software glitches start surfacing. But in all candor, to give you a clue of my way of thinking about most things, I still love 1970s era high fidelity audio equipment too because not only does analog sound better to my ear, I find it to be largely bulletproof and it provides all I want or need. I guess this makes me a bit of an old school type. As such the 2011-2015 era Touareg comes with all the tech I’ll ever want or need and even a bit more. The 3.0TDI is the way to go IMHO as it’s as close to perfection as an internal combustion engine has ever been despite all the government mandated pollution systems crammed in. For me, safety is always important too, and given the size, heft, rigidity and stout construction of the T-reg, I always felt like I’d be in better shape than the other guy if ever unluckily enough to collide with someone. T-reg is the way to go I’m my opinion.
@@c5back9 Great feedback! Thank you, sir! I continue to drive my 2004 VW GTI VR6 6-speed manual. I'm the original owner. The car has a lot of sentimental value because I have driven it in Europe, Asia and North America. The car has 140K miles and still has the original clutch and original timing chain. I'll change both soon, just as preventative maintenance. The car is worth a lot less than the cost of these parts and others to assure the car will continue to be road worthy for another 100K, but my view is that it will be money well spent. I'd like to take the car on a cross country road trip in a year or two. The said, yes, the T-reg is still an interest. All of your feedback is great but I find it most interesting that the diesel is the best alternative. I've never owned a diesel but I'm not opposed to the idea. They're generally rock solid engines with plenty of power, torque and fuel economy. The fact that the diesels were at the center of the VW scandal possibly makes these cars an interesting conversation piece. I suppose my only concern might be the availability of parts for the diesel. I'm unsure how many of the diesels involved int he scandal were permanently retired. If that did happen, the ones that remain on the road, post VW modifications to meet U.S regulations, could be difficult to service, but I don't know. One more question I should have asked is; do owners have an opinion of the T-reg vs the Porsche Cayenne? I've heard the Cayenne is more powerful. I'm guessing it's more luxurious because of the Porsche name brand but possibly more expensive to maintain for the same reason. Reliability and power are important to me. Cost is a secondary factor but still somewhat important. If or when I buy one of these cars, I believe I'll look for one that came off the assembly line in the last year of production, one that has the fewest number of miles I can find. If I like it and it proves to be as reliable as my GTI, I may keep it forever.
These are just the best reviews out there, thank you. It gives you in less than 10min pretty much everything that you can be looking for (for hours) on forums and established car review websites before you make you purchase! Good job and let us know how we can help and support your great work.
I own a 2012 Touareg. And drive it for almost 7 years. Very good relaible car and very comfertable . Drives smooth and has great towing potential. 3500kg... no extraordinary costs. But change engine oil regulary. My next car will be again a Touareg ...
I have a 2011 Touareg V6 TDI. Has all the gear, except for the airbag suspension, thankfully. I bought the car with 130,000km two years ago. It’s now done 183,000 ish. Great car, no problems to be concerned with. Quiet, smooth, powerful, reliable, and safe. Looks like a newish car. I average 8l per 100km. Over 1000km to a 80l tank . Predominantly highway driving. Have done some mild off road, sand driving, no problems. Wouldn’t recommend getting too adventurous. Fantastic family wagon, and a bargain second hand.
2010 3.0 TDi Touareg is the best of the SUVs I've had, like XC90, XC70, ML320. Bought it second hand with 140K on clock, sold with 195K. The only problem has been frozen air suspension due to the condensate in the system.
I have a 2011 Touareg V6 TSI 3.6, now 230,000 km on it. Super reliable, no major issues. Now eats half a liter oil every 10,000km but that doesn't really bother me too much, this started at around 150tkm. Rust only on the trunk lid around the third break light as well as around the license plate light. No rust anywhere else. I had to change the front ball joints left and right at 90tkm they started to squeak, now 140tkm later, no squeaking since. I also had an airbag sensor light come up at around 120tkm. The Front sensor was changed for ~100 bucks. Break pads and rotors are more expensive (large heavy car). I am now on my third set of discs and pads (second at 90tkm, third at ~170tkm). At ~220tkm the air intake flap/valve got stuck somehow and the car's idling was higher than usual and started to oscillate. This was so far the most expensive fix at ~$600 (couldn't do it myself). I am very happy so far. Only in the deepest of winter with temperatures below -20C the engine starts very rough and it takes about a minute until it sounds more like an engine again. We will drive our 2011 Touareg until death us depart. I hope this will be around 300-350tkm.
You can do much more than that...My MK6 Folf has 295105km and stll drives like new....I dumped a lot of money on it in the last 2 years though and almost everything has been changes: full suspension, brake rotors, intake manifold (under warranty), timing belt, glow plugs, cluch at 292000km, bearings,... !
I have 2014 3.6 FSI Touareg and done 70000 km. I live in Dubai and the most common problem I observed is the falling of the headliner. And cost to repair in agency is around 12000/- AED which is approx 3300/- USD. The same problem in my friend’s 2013 Touareg. This issue is due to high temperature of Dubai summer. Everything else is so far so good. I love the handling and build quality of the car.
Hi brother how is the car till now with u... What are the major problems u have faced... Im looking for toureq used in bahrain but im new to it.... Can you please give me ur ownership like maintenance, paets, longetivuty etc.... Shall i go for it or look dor any other Im currently looking for a 2015 toureq with 3.6 v6 petrol
Thanks for your video. I learned more with this than in all the forums. I just bought a touareg 2011 with 96,000 km and its a beauty and I want to keep it like that.
@@AdrianWosniak there's one thing, I had to send the panoramic roof for maintenance because starts liking water with rain, but that's a common problem with sunroofs. Also , I had to replace the silicon from the main window ( dunno how to call it in English) but it's regular stuff, also, you have to be gently with the sun curtains from the backseats, my kid broke one. Nevertheless it's a great suv. I had to sell it last year because the Covid , no job for me for 6 months...
T.Y. I drive the '05 Touareg V8 4.2. I love the vehicle and hope to drive it for many more miles. The steering position sensor and the fan rectifier failed. The gas struts for the rear hatch and window failed after 6 years. The timing belt, tensioner, water pump, alll were replaced @ 80K miles. This was the most expensive aspect of maintenance thus far. Despite the costs, I love driving the Touareg and recommend it highly.
I might add I had a gen 1 V8 petrol Touareg . Did lots of off fun, adventurous stuff in it. It was a great car as well. Went like a rocket, horrendous fuel consumption, like 21l around town and 14l/100 highway.
I have recently purchased a MY17 7P TDI 180 kw, with 91,000 klms. Lots of electric sensors which I hope will keep working in our central Queensland dust. A real nice car to drive and much softer suspension than the Toyota's that I have been driving. Economy much better too.
2013 Gas 3.6l engine two water pump by 62,000 miles. But covered under warranty. Goodyear tires good to 50k miles. Very happy with my 2nd gen Touareg built like a tank.
Please VW Look back at your older touaregs. We need your help. We need lights, new parts, inner upholstery, new rims, windscreen, please, a total makeup. We love the older touareg especially the v8 4.2 2004. It's a machine; not a car. Help us drive it for many years to come. Thank you.
Possible high pressure fuel pump issues with the 3.0 tdi. Mostly a US problem. Usually can be avoided by using the best quality diesel fuel you can get, using a fuel additive, and never running the tank too low.
bough a late 2013 model couple of yrs ago, 3.0tdi version, had 194k. km. extremely comfortable family suv, decent reliability. got 20k km on it. except regular maintenance, fuel injectors went out for no apparent reason, fuel pump was ok although i can see it was replaced at some point. started using fuel additives. air suspension still hold, no electrical issues. rattling timing chain is one of the most debated components of the car. i still have my original one. what i know from my research, spoke with 3 mechanics as well, rattling doesn’t necessarily mean you need to replace chain. and tensioners. if car wasnt used for some time, it’s not uncommon that the tensioners aren’t oilded properly at cold start. it’s generally accepted 2-3sec initial rattle to be the norm. even if replaced, the problem would occur sooner than you think. hpfp should be replaced preventively after max 200k. it’s cheaper to combine with the changing of timing chain mechanism. change filters on 10k km intervals, esp the air filter since it has design flaw, the drains of it arr easily clogged and engine might take a sip of water which’s bad news.
@@keponen331 i meant i did nothing that would generally be considered as a risk for the injectors. the theory of the mechanic was that i flushed out the fuel system after i started using additives /the previous owner clearly wasnt using any/ so all that sh*t went straight to the injectors.
I have a 2012 TDI bought for 7.5, and an A6 TDI prestige bought for 15k…..both are my dd….but the suv is for long travels, inclement weather…..these will have to be pried from my dead cold hands.
The prices for brakes, air suspension and timing chain tensioner repairs total almost $15 k. This seems very high and too much of a risk to take when other similar vehicles, GX460, 4runner, are so much more reliable.
air suspension repairs are just as expensive on the GX. It's not even an option on the 4Runner. And both those vehicles less comfortable at highway speeds, have less torque, AND consume significantly more fuel. Surely their reputation for reliability is solid, it's just not apples to apples comparison.
Hi guys, i have Touareg 2010 7p 3.0 tdi, and now at 380.000km diesel pump failed, which resulted in broken injectors. Otherwise some electrical issues, the rear camera does not work every time you put car in R...
Touareg 2012. 135k km. Issues so far: gps antenna, front left air suspension sensor broken bracket (replaced the sensor), driver door inside for cable was sticking and had issues pulling the handle when car was leaning on left side, injector seal, front bearings just replaced due to some humming noise at high speeds but no play in them
We have the 2014 R-Line V6 Diesel Auto. It is a very comfortable, economical car, but for towing doesn't compare with our old Hyundai Terracan, which never got stuck. The VW failed to tow an empty horse trailer off a wet field! The brakes pads, which I recently changed were a fraction of the price that you list. Mintex were what I used. Maybe that was due to buying them in the UK rather than Europe. They didn't come with the brake wear indicator wiring as standard. That was about another €10 per wheel. It is quiet and the acceleration is deceptive. Put it into Sport mode and it is even faster.
@@jimo680 I would have a look at several VW forums, and ask the question there. We probably won't keep it that long, but I'd expect it to do at least 300,000 miles without major problems. The same engine is in the Audi Q series, so the same question could be posed there. However, if I were looking to buy another vehicle of the type, I'd go back to Hyundai. Twice the vehicle for half the money. I'm not anti VW. This is the fourth VW we've owned. It's just that Hyundai have been consistently good over the past 20 years. My father in law has had several of their 4 x 4's in that time.
My 2015 Touareg TDI is a pleasure to drive, but be warned about the water related issues that many people have experienced, including me. While simply driving around on normal rainy roads my car ingested enough water to cause over $5000 USD in engine damages. I'm afraid to take it out in the rain at all any more.
Can I ask what we’re your symptoms? I have a 2015 TDI EXECUTIVE I NOW HAVE 127000 but o notice my gas mileage is off 600 is average a tank now it’s barely pushing 450 a tank (miles) also I notice lag and it sounds like it strains to switch gears or have that torque from turbo ?? The last Touareg I had was 2006 v8 gas . Basic compared to the tdi engine . So I’m not sure if I go into limp mode or when I go to a car wash or it rains or if I let diesel get below 1/4 tank which I’ve done only 2ce my whole balance of the car seems sluggish and unresponsive ?
This is a good review in my opinion. I have a MY2017 version Diesel TDI. With a caravan, the optional Air Suspension's ability to be height-adjusted using buttons at the rear is useful. We have had little to complain about although the engine started to use more oil at 60,000km. (.75 litres of oil per 15,000km) When I bought it new, the VW salesman assured me SatNav maps could be downloaded free! However when I had a recent service at the dealership where I bought the car, I was told it would cost about $900 for the new maps and firmware for the RNS850. This made me very angry ...
@@GGoblin1 Yes, I do use the phone. Sadly there are many places in Australia without any 3g/4g coverage and I don't always remember to download a map from google ;) The out of date VW maps are some use under these circumstances.
Even me that has a poor English can understand some of the video. Your accent is very good. I would like that all people also has this accent... How about videos of more Volvos, Subarus, Chevrolet (Cruze?) and Fords? PS: Where are the closed captions?
Very good review as always! We happened to own one of these SUVs with air suspension, we are the second owners of it, it has good maintenance history, we treat it properly, and right now, at 7 years old (2011) it still drives very nicely, even that there are around 206k km on the clock. But I have managed to convince my father to change the oil in the gearbox right now. At this time, it still shifts smoothly, without hesitation or strange noise, but at this mileage, could it be too late or not? Looking forward to your response!
I would definitely recommend to change that oil and it's also important to change it with the filter - some of the mechanics simply just drain the oil without changing the filter which is obviously not good, and make sure you put only the original-genuine VW oil in it
Transmission cooler has no screening to protect it. So there for it gets puncture and leaks. Expensive to replace one. But over all very impressive SUV.
I would choose the 3.0 - 176 kw model with the CASA engine code: -the bad thing is that it was available only in the first year of production, -the next bad thing is the high pressure fuel pump - HPFP which will fail but nobody knows when exactly - mostly depends on the fuel quality so it can easily withstand 300 000 km - 400 000 km on good quality fuel, but on bad quality fuel it can fail easily at 200 000 km or earlier (if it fails then it will destroy all 6 injectors too) so its good to replace it even preventively if you want to be on the safe side -other than this, the engine itself can withstand more than 500 000 km (I had a Q7 with this engine with 500 000 km - check out the video on my channel) The newer 180kw 3.0 tdi engines up to 2014 are still kind of ok, but: -the timing chain mechanism is weaker so you have to be ready to remove the engine and replace it even at 200 000 km/occasionally earlier (the chain mechanism can be of course worn on the 176 kw engines too but here it can usually last much longer than on these newer 180 kw models) -then you have to be ready for coolant leaks on top of the engine + oil leaks can appear more often too -and of course the injectors and hpfp can fail here too Engines from 2015 are equipped with adblue so thats another thing which can fail + there are again other issues and to be honest I would not recommend these newest engines unless its a low mileage car The 4.2 tdi is not bad and its powerful enough, but: -it has the same HPFP which can fail and destroy the injectors -you got +2 more injectors -and you got 2 turbochargers on the side of the engine (to replace them you have to remove the whole engine) -the chain here will usually last longer than on the 180kw V6 tdi so thats good, but its not gonna last forever which means that at 300 000 - 350 000 km you should be ready to replace it since its gonna be worn +1thing which is not mentioned in the video is the steering lock failure which starts to be common on these cars
I had mine changed around 150,000 miles I now have 194,000 miles and no issues. I also change the fluid in the front and rear differentials along with the transfer case all the same time.
Great as always, thank you very much! I do have a Question however: What Car would you recommend consideringe Safety and Reliability? I have the following Cars at Hand and need help in choosing: Audi A5, Mercedes C-Klasse pre and after Facelift, Bmw E92/93. I am looking for Petrol Engines only as i dont drive that much and do only 15km when going to work.
when it comes to engines then the BMW E92/93 is a good / very good choice but only the models with the 6 cylinder engines made to 2007 - they have the N52 engine code, the other petrol engines in this car do have direct injection-so issues with the injectors, high pressure fuel pumps can occur + the high mileage examples will have carbon build up the A5-yes it has those "problematic" 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI 4 cylinder engines - oil consumption can be a big problem-mainly in cars made to 2012+the usual direct injection stuff: faulty injectors, high pressure fuel pumps + the high mileage examples-carbon build up so in this case the 3.2 FSI, or the 3.0 TFSI is a better choice, although these are also direct injection engines, but they don't have problems with excessive oil consumption the Mercedes C class W204 actually has pretty reliable petrol engines - and in this case it's better to choose the 4 cylinder engines since the V6 engines made to 2008 had some issues with the timing chains, on the other side, from the 4 cylinder engines it's better to choose those which are equipped with kompressor not turbocharger, since those with the turbocharger do have again direct injection in all of these cars check all the usual stuff and pay attention to the rattling noise at cold start which can indicate worn timing chain / chain tensioner
That's exactly what they told me at VW service, when I asked about replacing oil in transmission. They said that transmission is designed not to replace oil and it could actually cause some problems.
They tell you that because they are banking that the transmission failure will happen AFTER warranty and they get to sell you a new transmission or maybe new vehicle. If you can change the fluid do it. Independent shop or DIY preferably.
as a 2012 Touareg hybrid owner, its extremely difficult to find dealerships & private mechanics who can work with hybrid coding & battery maintance (sigh).
My 2015 TDI (106,000 k) had some rattling noises when cold start, but the forums considered that is normal, since the tensioner is powered by hydro oil. 🤔, Should I really get some actions on that situation? Thank you
this depends on various things first of all what is the mileage of the car and how did the previous owner used it but generally speaking - more often worn glow plugs, you have to change the battery earlier, clogged DPF filter, clogged EGR, bigger carbon build up, and oil contamination with fuel-since the car will a lot of times try to increase the exhaust temperature to burn out the DPF filter but you can at least minimize these issues by changing the oil much earlier- after 8 000 - 10 000 km, and at least occasionally - at least twice / month go on a longer journey - 50 - 100 km where you will redline the warmed up engine a couple of times
It’s 2020 and I’m planning to buy a 2015 model with 90K on the clock, as I cannot afford latest models. Is it worth it to buy 5 years old model? Please help from all the the owners
The 2015 tdi is fine I’ve had mine a while and I am going on 127000 I do my oil changes on time and make sure all my filters are changed rotate my tires had my Tranny flushed keep my sunroof lubed and the hatch , I do dip out on my dep fluid I usually put dep in after a good 6-7 tanks or fill ups I seem to lose power with the dep. and I choose because it’s a diesel for it to burn out all the sediment also watch the air plugs keep it free of debris I found acorns from squirrels 🐿 and tons of packed leaves no bueno .. oh and city driving 10 - 15 miles stop start no good once a week your going to need to let her stretch her legs and burn some gas and remind the it of it’s ability and power . Otherwise your just gonna have some stay at home soccer mom car
@@mrmaaical8727 if you have any insight as well I’m all about feedback right now my issue is the headlights the DRL the long l shaped one has burnt out and from what I gather you have to buy a whole new headlamp ? Their 800.00 a piece !! So to me that means replace both 1600?? No thank you I think there might Be a recall so look out for that😊
own a 2013 touareg tdi exec line. great vehicle. the only issue i am having is the external door handles have stopped working for locking and unlocking. i had one fixed at the dealer for $700 and then not more than a month later another went out. they suggested that i fix all of them at once because they are prone to break. if anyone has a fix for these handles, please let me know. i am not paying $2100 to fix the other three.
Firstly, all your tires and wheels need to be balanced at the tire shop. When the tires are off check the brake disc bolts, they should be at the lowest hole. While putting your tires on the bolts that hold the tire should be torqued to 180Nm. That's all.
it was an optional equipment on all models, so just check the center console under the gear selector: if there is only one switch - like here 4:58 then the car is not equipped with the air suspension, but if there are two switches like on the left picture in 5:29 in the video then it has the air suspension
Its ok to ask you for very important advice? My budget is around this price, up to 15000e, i need car with automatic gearbox, this is most important, and also diesel, or LPG, strong enough, reliability of gearbox, also as whole car is very important,i had very bad experience with Peugeot automatic, and i need someone who can advice me what used car, with good equipment, strong engine, i should think about. I would like to buy SUV, Touareg, Cayenne, X3 or X5, Q5 or Q7, maybe xc60 (i heard gearbox is not good), or any other better recommendation from you, it will probably be my choice. Also, it doesn't have to be SUV, so you can recommend any limousine, i need spacious car for family also, but V6 TDI, or something similar power would be my wish, or at least benzine engine with LPG, i dont want my car to cost me 20 liter's per 100 km... Thank very much in advance...
Get the Touareg (2014-2015) TDi: I test drove 3 of them and on the hunt of the rare pearl in pristine condition...It will cost more, but I prefer to get a pristine car: no blemishes, rust, dents, or curb rash...almost new with quite low mileage is the BEST DEAL!
yes, it has the CP4, however in this case the failures are not like very common (still?), that's why I didin't mention it in the vid, but this doesn't mean that it can't fail of course
different car review thank you, I have a 2010 Touareg (7p) with 160k km and never had issues but when I heard about this pump I got worried even tho my friend who works at Volkswagen service told me he has never seen a Touareg with a broken high pressure pump
The battery Life of the hybrid system is designed to last as long as the car. There hasn’t been any case that a Touareg hybrid has had to replace its batteries.
This isn't true. As I have had issues with my 2012 hybrid system and its regenerative system. Even the VW dealerships of my metro area (Atlanta) do not have the tools (such is the excuse for Heritage VW & Jim Ellis VW) to work on the hybrid system. Current faults in the system include battery transmission and steering. Only 1 week after being told an abs speed sensor would repair these hybrid faults (and $900 later) my Touareg locked itself in park. It was towed to my driveway by a flatbed & pully system to get it on the flatbed. It's an expensive pain-in-the-wallet SUV just sitting in my drive, forcing me to rent vehicles to carry my 85 year old handicapped mother to her dr. appts... I loved my 06 V8 Touareg, but ive 2nd guessed the longivity & stability of the Touareg hybrid system and rather regret my purchase.
@@stevennsharpsburg so you are saying that the most reliable Touareg is worse than the least reliable Touareg of all time? Ok. Maybe you got a lemon. I’ve had my hybrid since 2015 and has never gone wrong once. Well once but it was a valve that was leaking on the evaporative system so that has nothing to do with the hybrid. A 20 buck piece and that’s all.
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different car review Hello how much do you know about a used Mercedes R classe?? The one who stoped beeing manufactured in 2014?? They are ok?? Thanks
different car review Can you provide over all maintenance costs
Hello, I just noticed that you said the automatic oil change every 60,000km. However, our local VW dealer said it is sealed for maintenance free, it can not be serviced unless there is a issue. Is this correct? Thanks
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I was fortunate to have a 2012 TDI 3.0 for several years. Terrific car. Handling, ride comfort, fuel economy, performance both on and off road, and in slippery conditions were far better than you might think. Had VW not offered such a substantial buy-back in response to diesel-gate, I’m sure I’d still be driving it and I know I’d still be very satisfied. Truthfully, I’ve owned more than 25 different car, truck, and SUV vehicles. As a frequent air traveler, I’ve rented and extensively operated most top tier brands from America and Europe. The Touareg TDI checked every tic box about as well as anything, and probably is my favorite.
Your feedback is helpful. Recently I saw a 2016 Touareg with less than 3,000 miles for sale. The owner had the vehicle for a little more than 1 year. The rest of the time, the car sat and could not be sold until VW performed whatever corrective maintenance was necessary in order for the car to be compliant with emissions standards. Interestingly, a car like this having low milage is not unusual because of the emissions issue. Since you're a prior owner, I'm interested in your opinion of the Touareg compared to the Tiguan or Atlas. Of the three vehicles, which do you think is best, and why? Set aside technology in your assessment since we can reasonably assume the Tiguan and Atlas have better technology simply because they're newer. Assess the cars in terms of reliability, performance, drivability, comfort, quality and in whatever other way you think is relevant. Personally, I'm not a fan of the Atlas because it's such a big car. The Tiguan looks like a much cheaper newer version of the Touareg. I like the Touareg more than the other two but, I do like hearing opposing or confirming opinions from experienced owners as long as there's good rationale.
@@RedondoBeach2 The Tiguan has 8 speed ZF transmission, in my humble opinion, this transmission is one of the main reasons that will make you choose the Touareg over the Tiguan dct "dual clutch transmission". Dct is bad for traffic, stop and go & requires more frequent maintenance, and can have issues.
If the Tiguan had a normal transmission, I'd choose it over Touareg if you don't need a big car.
Similar story here with my 2011 TDI in that it served me very well and I abandoned it at the altar of Diesel Buy back. Regretted that decision and just purchased a 2016 with 23,000 miles. Chose to go with the TDI over the V6 as the Tiguan's 4 cylinder motor was deemed insufficient for the size vehicle (stealership mechanic) and the transmission. The obvious lack of a diesel motor in the Atlas and not wanting the 4 banger nor the often dissed V6 was also a put off for purchasing a T-Reg with the gas V-6. Operation of the V-6 Gasser over 100K miles, even at the lower MPG average, is a bit cheaper than diesel but, the reputation of the diesel motor's reliability was the deciding factor.
@@RedondoBeach2: I’ll respond to your request by 1st advising that I have limited experience with the Tiguan apart from what I hear from two friends who both own one. They love them, but neither had a Touareg previously as a basis for comparison. I’ve had an opportunity to operate the Tiguan a couple of times and like it, but it in no way is the vehicle the Touareg is, and certainly not the Touareg TDI. I prefer the size of the Touareg, and like others, feel like the Atlas is too large. Finding adequate parking places for the Atlas is often a challenge as it feels as big as a full size Chevrolet Tahoe. Try finding a parking place for one of those monsters on a regular basis and you’ll quickly understand why theTouareg is a better alternative. The Touareg provides a better ride than Tiguan too. As for tech on the Atlas and Tiguan, it’s nice until it breaks or software glitches start surfacing. But in all candor, to give you a clue of my way of thinking about most things, I still love 1970s era high fidelity audio equipment too because not only does analog sound better to my ear, I find it to be largely bulletproof and it provides all I want or need. I guess this makes me a bit of an old school type. As such the 2011-2015 era Touareg comes with all the tech I’ll ever want or need and even a bit more. The 3.0TDI is the way to go IMHO as it’s as close to perfection as an internal combustion engine has ever been despite all the government mandated pollution systems crammed in. For me, safety is always important too, and given the size, heft, rigidity and stout construction of the T-reg, I always felt like I’d be in better shape than the other guy if ever unluckily enough to collide with someone. T-reg is the way to go I’m my opinion.
@@c5back9 Great feedback! Thank you, sir! I continue to drive my 2004 VW GTI VR6 6-speed manual. I'm the original owner. The car has a lot of sentimental value because I have driven it in Europe, Asia and North America. The car has 140K miles and still has the original clutch and original timing chain. I'll change both soon, just as preventative maintenance. The car is worth a lot less than the cost of these parts and others to assure the car will continue to be road worthy for another 100K, but my view is that it will be money well spent. I'd like to take the car on a cross country road trip in a year or two. The said, yes, the T-reg is still an interest. All of your feedback is great but I find it most interesting that the diesel is the best alternative. I've never owned a diesel but I'm not opposed to the idea. They're generally rock solid engines with plenty of power, torque and fuel economy. The fact that the diesels were at the center of the VW scandal possibly makes these cars an interesting conversation piece. I suppose my only concern might be the availability of parts for the diesel. I'm unsure how many of the diesels involved int he scandal were permanently retired. If that did happen, the ones that remain on the road, post VW modifications to meet U.S regulations, could be difficult to service, but I don't know. One more question I should have asked is; do owners have an opinion of the T-reg vs the Porsche Cayenne? I've heard the Cayenne is more powerful. I'm guessing it's more luxurious because of the Porsche name brand but possibly more expensive to maintain for the same reason. Reliability and power are important to me. Cost is a secondary factor but still somewhat important. If or when I buy one of these cars, I believe I'll look for one that came off the assembly line in the last year of production, one that has the fewest number of miles I can find. If I like it and it proves to be as reliable as my GTI, I may keep it forever.
These are just the best reviews out there, thank you. It gives you in less than 10min pretty much everything that you can be looking for (for hours) on forums and established car review websites before you make you purchase! Good job and let us know how we can help and support your great work.
Very helpful review, as usual.
This has confirmed my decision to get a Gen II VW Touraeg.
Thanks.
I own a 2012 Touareg. And drive it for almost 7 years. Very good relaible car and very comfertable . Drives smooth and has great towing potential. 3500kg... no extraordinary costs. But change engine oil regulary.
My next car will be again a Touareg ...
What fuel consumption do you get??
@@SFlightline about 11 km on a liter diesel
I have a 2011 Touareg V6 TDI. Has all the gear, except for the airbag suspension, thankfully. I bought the car with 130,000km two years ago. It’s now done 183,000 ish. Great car, no problems to be concerned with. Quiet, smooth, powerful, reliable, and safe. Looks like a newish car. I average 8l per 100km. Over 1000km to a 80l tank . Predominantly highway driving. Have done some mild off road, sand driving, no problems. Wouldn’t recommend getting too adventurous. Fantastic family wagon, and a bargain second hand.
where did you find yours? I am in the US.
2010 3.0 TDi Touareg is the best of the SUVs I've had, like XC90, XC70, ML320. Bought it second hand with 140K on clock, sold with 195K. The only problem has been frozen air suspension due to the condensate in the system.
I have a 2011 Touareg V6 TSI 3.6, now 230,000 km on it. Super reliable, no major issues.
Now eats half a liter oil every 10,000km but that doesn't really bother me too much, this started at around 150tkm.
Rust only on the trunk lid around the third break light as well as around the license plate light. No rust anywhere else.
I had to change the front ball joints left and right at 90tkm they started to squeak, now 140tkm later, no squeaking since.
I also had an airbag sensor light come up at around 120tkm. The Front sensor was changed for ~100 bucks.
Break pads and rotors are more expensive (large heavy car). I am now on my third set of discs and pads (second at 90tkm, third at ~170tkm).
At ~220tkm the air intake flap/valve got stuck somehow and the car's idling was higher than usual and started to oscillate.
This was so far the most expensive fix at ~$600 (couldn't do it myself). I am very happy so far.
Only in the deepest of winter with temperatures below -20C the engine starts very rough and it takes about a minute until it sounds
more like an engine again.
We will drive our 2011 Touareg until death us depart. I hope this will be around 300-350tkm.
You can do much more than that...My MK6 Folf has 295105km and stll drives like new....I dumped a lot of money on it in the last 2 years though and almost everything has been changes: full suspension, brake rotors, intake manifold (under warranty), timing belt, glow plugs, cluch at 292000km, bearings,... !
I have 2014 3.6 FSI Touareg and done 70000 km. I live in Dubai and the most common problem I observed is the falling of the headliner. And cost to repair in agency is around 12000/- AED which is approx 3300/- USD. The same problem in my friend’s 2013 Touareg. This issue is due to high temperature of Dubai summer. Everything else is so far so good. I love the handling and build quality of the car.
Hi brother how is the car till now with u... What are the major problems u have faced... Im looking for toureq used in bahrain but im new to it.... Can you please give me ur ownership like maintenance, paets, longetivuty etc.... Shall i go for it or look dor any other
Im currently looking for a 2015 toureq with 3.6 v6 petrol
Thanks for your video. I learned more with this than in all the forums. I just bought a touareg 2011 with 96,000 km and its a beauty and I want to keep it like that.
Hi I just bought the same car can you inbox me your email pls, I have questions to ask.....mine is mushroomcorefx@gmail.com. thanks
hey, I am thinking about buying one as well. Did you experience any negative things? do you have air suspension or normal ones?
@@AdrianWosniak not at all, best car ever, I drove 1300 km from México city to Cancun, best ride ever done. Air suspension I think.
@@AdrianWosniak there's one thing, I had to send the panoramic roof for maintenance because starts liking water with rain, but that's a common problem with sunroofs. Also , I had to replace the silicon from the main window ( dunno how to call it in English) but it's regular stuff, also, you have to be gently with the sun curtains from the backseats, my kid broke one. Nevertheless it's a great suv. I had to sell it last year because the Covid , no job for me for 6 months...
@@Aqualens Sorry to hear that and thanks for your insight.
The problems seemed to be ok, not a big deal.
T.Y. I drive the '05 Touareg V8 4.2. I love the vehicle and hope to drive it for many more miles. The steering position sensor and the fan rectifier failed. The gas struts for the rear hatch and window failed after 6 years. The timing belt, tensioner, water pump, alll were replaced @ 80K miles. This was the most expensive aspect of maintenance thus far. Despite the costs, I love driving the Touareg and recommend it highly.
straight from mcmaster is the best price you'll find for your gas lifts.
love your videos and they are getting better and better
thanks!
Thank you very much for this info. I am considering a Gen II Touareg and have heard lots of horror stories about the Gen I... so this is very helpful.
I might add I had a gen 1 V8 petrol Touareg . Did lots of off fun, adventurous stuff in it. It was a great car as well. Went like a rocket, horrendous fuel consumption, like 21l around town and 14l/100 highway.
I have recently purchased a MY17 7P TDI 180 kw, with 91,000 klms.
Lots of electric sensors which I hope will keep working in our central Queensland dust. A real nice car to drive and much softer suspension than the Toyota's that I have been driving. Economy much better too.
Hi Greg, how is VW going? Any issues in Qld heat, dust etc? Cheers
2013 Gas 3.6l engine two water pump by 62,000 miles. But covered under warranty. Goodyear tires good to 50k miles. Very happy with my 2nd gen Touareg built like a tank.
Good good car! 3.0 v6 tdi 240 Tiptronic 8 speed is a beast!
I love my Touareg as much as I love your accent Sir...it reminds me Count Dracula
Lol. Dracula is theoretically from Transilvania. And trust me, this is not an accent from Trans.
Standard suspension is a BIG PLUS on this car
If you tow heavy loads, air suspension is a BIG PLUS on this car.
I wish a v8 with normal suspensions was available here where I live, the only thing that scares me about this car
@@einfelder8262 I think a period makes it look less sarcastic.
Please VW
Look back at your older touaregs. We need your help. We need lights, new parts, inner upholstery, new rims, windscreen, please, a total makeup. We love the older touareg especially the v8 4.2 2004. It's a machine; not a car. Help us drive it for many years to come. Thank you.
Possible high pressure fuel pump issues with the 3.0 tdi. Mostly a US problem. Usually can be avoided by using the best quality diesel fuel you can get, using a fuel additive, and never running the tank too low.
2017 Wolfsburg - I wanted TDI but asking premium+++ . Wife drove it once and will not give it back.
NO problems, wish still offered in US.
This is a helpful video !
Thanks a lot !
Keep it up the great work !
Congratulations !
Just what I needed, I've been looking at a 2017 R Line+....
bough a late 2013 model couple of yrs ago, 3.0tdi version, had 194k. km. extremely comfortable family suv, decent reliability. got 20k km on it. except regular maintenance, fuel injectors went out for no apparent reason, fuel pump was ok although i can see it was replaced at some point. started using fuel additives. air suspension still hold, no electrical issues. rattling timing chain is one of the most debated components of the car. i still have my original one. what i know from my research, spoke with 3 mechanics as well, rattling doesn’t necessarily mean you need to replace chain. and tensioners. if car wasnt used for some time, it’s not uncommon that the tensioners aren’t oilded properly at cold start. it’s generally accepted 2-3sec initial rattle to be the norm. even if replaced, the problem would occur sooner than you think. hpfp should be replaced preventively after max 200k. it’s cheaper to combine with the changing of timing chain mechanism. change filters on 10k km intervals, esp the air filter since it has design flaw, the drains of it arr easily clogged and engine might take a sip of water which’s bad news.
fuel injectors didnt go out for no apparent reason, they went out because they are 10y old with 200k km.
@@keponen331
i meant i did nothing that would generally be considered as a risk for the injectors. the theory of the mechanic was that i flushed out the fuel system after i started using additives /the previous owner clearly wasnt using any/ so all that sh*t went straight to the injectors.
Thanks for a thoughtful and well produced guide! 👍🏼👍🏼
I always wondered what Count Chocula was doing for work. Now I know.
i love your reviews of used cars. very helpfull
I appreciate that !
I have a 2012 TDI bought for 7.5, and an A6 TDI prestige bought for 15k…..both are my dd….but the suv is for long travels, inclement weather…..these will have to be pried from my dead cold hands.
Great video, this is just what I was looking for, we are hopefully getting either a Touareg TDI or the Q7 TDI but the Q7 I think it's too big.
The prices for brakes, air suspension and timing chain tensioner repairs total almost $15 k. This seems very high and too much of a risk to take when other similar vehicles, GX460, 4runner, are so much more reliable.
air suspension repairs are just as expensive on the GX. It's not even an option on the 4Runner. And both those vehicles less comfortable at highway speeds, have less torque, AND consume significantly more fuel.
Surely their reputation for reliability is solid, it's just not apples to apples comparison.
Really good video. Thump up for your detailled work
Hi guys, i have Touareg 2010 7p 3.0 tdi, and now at 380.000km diesel pump failed, which resulted in broken injectors. Otherwise some electrical issues, the rear camera does not work every time you put car in R...
Touareg 2012. 135k km. Issues so far: gps antenna, front left air suspension sensor broken bracket (replaced the sensor), driver door inside for cable was sticking and had issues pulling the handle when car was leaning on left side, injector seal, front bearings just replaced due to some humming noise at high speeds but no play in them
We have the 2014 R-Line V6 Diesel Auto. It is a very comfortable, economical car, but for towing doesn't compare with our old Hyundai Terracan, which never got stuck. The VW failed to tow an empty horse trailer off a wet field!
The brakes pads, which I recently changed were a fraction of the price that you list. Mintex were what I used. Maybe that was due to buying them in the UK rather than Europe. They didn't come with the brake wear indicator wiring as standard. That was about another €10 per wheel.
It is quiet and the acceleration is deceptive. Put it into Sport mode and it is even faster.
I'm looking at a 2014 TDI R line with 138K miles. Any idea how many more miles I can get if mechanicals are maintained?
@@jimo680 I would have a look at several VW forums, and ask the question there. We probably won't keep it that long, but I'd expect it to do at least 300,000 miles without major problems. The same engine is in the Audi Q series, so the same question could be posed there. However, if I were looking to buy another vehicle of the type, I'd go back to Hyundai. Twice the vehicle for half the money. I'm not anti VW. This is the fourth VW we've owned. It's just that Hyundai have been consistently good over the past 20 years. My father in law has had several of their 4 x 4's in that time.
tyres cheap rubbish I'd imagine
This looks like a cool channel. Thanks for all the links to different used cars.
Fantastic video as usual thanks dude 👍👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks for your videos, much Aloha from Maui!
I am glad you like them !
My 2015 Touareg TDI is a pleasure to drive, but be warned about the water related issues that many people have experienced, including me. While simply driving around on normal rainy roads my car ingested enough water to cause over $5000 USD in engine damages. I'm afraid to take it out in the rain at all any more.
I drove my touaeg 2011 tdi for 380 km of highway under heavy rain with no problem
mhitchutube how did it happened? I have a 2015 v6 TDi
mhitchutube this is exactly what happened to me. Luckily I was still under warranty
Can I ask what we’re your symptoms? I have a 2015 TDI EXECUTIVE I NOW HAVE 127000 but o notice my gas mileage is off 600 is average a tank now it’s barely pushing 450 a tank (miles) also I notice lag and it sounds like it strains to switch gears or have that torque from turbo ?? The last Touareg I had was 2006 v8 gas . Basic compared to the tdi engine . So I’m not sure if I go into limp mode or when I go to a car wash or it rains or if I let diesel get below 1/4 tank which I’ve done only 2ce my whole balance of the car seems sluggish and unresponsive ?
@@karimbelba5597 it only happens on the facelift models 2015 up
Great reviews man !! Thanks 😊 🙏
This is a good review in my opinion. I have a MY2017 version Diesel TDI.
With a caravan, the optional Air Suspension's ability to be height-adjusted using buttons at the rear is useful.
We have had little to complain about although the engine started to use more oil at 60,000km. (.75 litres of oil per 15,000km)
When I bought it new, the VW salesman assured me SatNav maps could be downloaded free! However when I had a recent service at the dealership where I bought the car, I was told it would cost about $900 for the new maps and firmware for the RNS850.
This made me very angry ...
$900 for maps?? You'd be better off using your phone
@@GGoblin1 Yes, I do use the phone. Sadly there are many places in Australia without any 3g/4g coverage and I don't always remember to download a map from google ;)
The out of date VW maps are some use under these circumstances.
Best review yet
thank you for this post!!
I have a 2016 TDI with 62,000 miles and it has the short rattle noise on cold starts but I never knew what it was till now
Very very informative and ....different ! Thanks
awesome review/report!! thank you
Even me that has a poor English can understand some of the video. Your accent is very good. I would like that all people also has this accent...
How about videos of more Volvos, Subarus, Chevrolet (Cruze?) and Fords?
PS: Where are the closed captions?
v8 tdi also available in australia- only in the R line- all have 21" wheels and Pirelli scorpion tyres
great review and helpful info
I do a lot of short journeys with this car but once a year i do a 2599km trip in the summer and change the oil every 10k km
Very good review as always! We happened to own one of these SUVs with air suspension, we are the second owners of it, it has good maintenance history, we treat it properly, and right now, at 7 years old (2011) it still drives very nicely, even that there are around 206k km on the clock. But I have managed to convince my father to change the oil in the gearbox right now. At this time, it still shifts smoothly, without hesitation or strange noise, but at this mileage, could it be too late or not? Looking forward to your response!
I would definitely recommend to change that oil and it's also important to change it with the filter - some of the mechanics simply just drain the oil without changing the filter which is obviously not good, and make sure you put only the original-genuine VW oil in it
Your reviews are very helpful, thank you very, very much and hope for some more reviews
Thanks!
Transmission cooler has no screening to protect it. So there for it gets puncture and leaks. Expensive to replace one. But over all very impressive SUV.
Thank you for the great informative video! Can you give more details about the choice between 3.0TDI and 4.2. Which one would you go for and why?
I would choose the 3.0 - 176 kw model with the CASA engine code:
-the bad thing is that it was available only in the first year of production,
-the next bad thing is the high pressure fuel pump - HPFP which will fail but nobody knows when exactly - mostly depends on the fuel quality so it can easily withstand 300 000 km - 400 000 km on good quality fuel, but on bad quality fuel it can fail easily at 200 000 km or earlier (if it fails then it will destroy all 6 injectors too) so its good to replace it even preventively if you want to be on the safe side
-other than this, the engine itself can withstand more than 500 000 km (I had a Q7 with this engine with 500 000 km - check out the video on my channel)
The newer 180kw 3.0 tdi engines up to 2014 are still kind of ok, but:
-the timing chain mechanism is weaker so you have to be ready to remove the engine and replace it even at 200 000 km/occasionally earlier (the chain mechanism can be of course worn on the 176 kw engines too but here it can usually last much longer than on these newer 180 kw models)
-then you have to be ready for coolant leaks on top of the engine + oil leaks can appear more often too
-and of course the injectors and hpfp can fail here too
Engines from 2015 are equipped with adblue so thats another thing which can fail + there are again other issues and to be honest I would not recommend these newest engines unless its a low mileage car
The 4.2 tdi is not bad and its powerful enough, but:
-it has the same HPFP which can fail and destroy the injectors
-you got +2 more injectors
-and you got 2 turbochargers on the side of the engine (to replace them you have to remove the whole engine)
-the chain here will usually last longer than on the 180kw V6 tdi so thats good, but its not gonna last forever which means that at 300 000 - 350 000 km you should be ready to replace it since its gonna be worn
+1thing which is not mentioned in the video is the steering lock failure which starts to be common on these cars
@@differentcarreview-dcr Man you are golden
@@differentcarreview-dcr Do you have information 4engy 150kw? My information has good. Very good and economy.
is 82000 miles on a 2015 “high” miles for a 3.0?
You cannot change the fluid in the 8 speed box, I was told it's a sealed unit...
brett noble yes you can. They say its sealed for life but that is BS. Many people change ATF with very good results on these cars.
I had mine changed around 150,000 miles I now have 194,000 miles and no issues. I also change the fluid in the front and rear differentials along with the transfer case all the same time.
Thank you very good video'$ about the tourareg strong build Suv's
I like ur accent , definitely I can understand. My first language is russian
very good review as always
Thank you for the video! Thinking of buying a 2011-2012 Hybrid version.
Starting to look for a tdi... i currently own a mk6 gti.
Same here, nut my MK6 is TDI
Nice videos as always! Maybe the BMW e39 5 series could be next?
Video might be too long to watch in one sitting all of the issues with these cars
Great as always, thank you very much!
I do have a Question however:
What Car would you recommend consideringe Safety and Reliability?
I have the following Cars at Hand and need help in choosing:
Audi A5, Mercedes C-Klasse pre and after Facelift, Bmw E92/93.
I am looking for Petrol Engines only as i dont drive that much and do only 15km when going to work.
Audi a5
Well I would choose the Audi. Maintenance costs are cheaper.
I didn’t hear as much good about the Audi petrol Engines as i heard about for example the e92 3.0l engine oder the mercedes 200 Engines
when it comes to engines then the BMW E92/93 is a good / very good choice but only the models with the 6 cylinder engines made to 2007 - they have the N52 engine code, the other petrol engines in this car do have direct injection-so issues with the injectors, high pressure fuel pumps can occur + the high mileage examples will have carbon build up
the A5-yes it has those "problematic" 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI 4 cylinder engines - oil consumption can be a big problem-mainly in cars made to 2012+the usual direct injection stuff: faulty injectors, high pressure fuel pumps + the high mileage examples-carbon build up
so in this case the 3.2 FSI, or the 3.0 TFSI is a better choice, although these are also direct injection engines, but they don't have problems with excessive oil consumption
the Mercedes C class W204 actually has pretty reliable petrol engines - and in this case it's better to choose the 4 cylinder engines since the V6 engines made to 2008 had some issues with the timing chains, on the other side, from the 4 cylinder engines it's better to choose those which are equipped with kompressor not turbocharger, since those with the turbocharger do have again direct injection
in all of these cars check all the usual stuff and pay attention to the rattling noise at cold start which can indicate worn timing chain / chain tensioner
Helpful! Good video, thanks!
vw usa says the transmission oil us a lifetime fluid . porsche says it's to be changed at 160,000 miles
That's exactly what they told me at VW service, when I asked about replacing oil in transmission. They said that transmission is designed not to replace oil and it could actually cause some problems.
Paweł Adamski do not believe them. Every single transmission requires oil changes to continue performing smoothly
They tell you that because they are banking that the transmission failure will happen AFTER warranty and they get to sell you a new transmission or maybe new vehicle. If you can change the fluid do it. Independent shop or DIY preferably.
We need the second generation Porsche Cayenne review too !
Great work! Thxs
Can you do mk3 and mk4 ford Mondeo and 2nd and 3rd gen Ford Focus. Love your vids.
Love your content. Can you do a volvo v50 or v70 review?
Count is this car good for off roading I will get if it’s good in dirt
How strange that the brake disk bolt should be at six o clock. Is that when mounting the wheel?
I mean what difference does it make where the bolt is?
From Brrrratislava. Love it
Is this car more reliable then audi q7
It’s more reliable than the first gen Q7 yes
Hi there,
Thank you for the reviews, i just would like to inquire..can you do a video about Bentley Continental GT 2003-2010?
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Can you provide over all maintenance costs
Damn this video is perfect, It explains everythinh
This or the ecodiesel?
How about the hybrid version? Battery replacement/reconditioning prices?
as a 2012 Touareg hybrid owner, its extremely difficult to find dealerships & private mechanics who can work with hybrid coding & battery maintance (sigh).
Can it handle hydraulic press?
My 2015 TDI (106,000 k) had some rattling noises when cold start, but the forums considered that is normal, since the tensioner is powered by hydro oil.
🤔, Should I really get some actions on that situation?
Thank you
What problems is to expect if I buy a TDI and only drive it shorter distances around town? Here in Sweden most of the Touaregs are TDI.
this depends on various things
first of all what is the mileage of the car and how did the previous owner used it
but generally speaking - more often worn glow plugs, you have to change the battery earlier, clogged DPF filter, clogged EGR, bigger carbon build up, and oil contamination with fuel-since the car will a lot of times try to increase the exhaust temperature to burn out the DPF filter
but you can at least minimize these issues by changing the oil much earlier- after 8 000 - 10 000 km, and at least occasionally - at least twice / month go on a longer journey - 50 - 100 km where you will redline the warmed up engine a couple of times
@@differentcarreview-dcr planning to get a tdi with 105k I'm
Also confused with a gas one 3.6l with 81k on it
for 2012 model can we change the 18” runs to 20 or 21”?
It’s 2020 and I’m planning to buy a 2015 model with 90K on the clock, as I cannot afford latest models. Is it worth it to buy 5 years old model? Please help from all the the owners
The 2015 tdi is fine I’ve had mine a while and I am going on 127000 I do my oil changes on time and make sure all my filters are changed rotate my tires had my Tranny flushed keep my sunroof lubed and the hatch , I do dip out on my dep fluid I usually put dep in after a good 6-7 tanks or fill ups I seem to lose power with the dep. and I choose because it’s a diesel for it to burn out all the sediment also watch the air plugs keep it free of debris I found acorns from squirrels 🐿 and tons of packed leaves no bueno .. oh and city driving 10 - 15 miles stop start no good once a week your going to need to let her stretch her legs and burn some gas and remind the it of it’s ability and power . Otherwise your just gonna have some stay at home soccer mom car
@@Luxe_Veritas thanks a lot, I really appreciate your detailed reply.
@@mrmaaical8727 if you have any insight as well I’m all about feedback right now my issue is the headlights the DRL the long l shaped one has burnt out and from what I gather you have to buy a whole new headlamp ? Their 800.00 a piece !! So to me that means replace both 1600?? No thank you I think there might Be a recall so look out for that😊
Beautiful car
Hello again, what are your thoughts on a 2013 Touareg 3ltr diesel with 300000klms??
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own a 2013 touareg tdi exec line. great vehicle. the only issue i am having is the external door handles have stopped working for locking and unlocking. i had one fixed at the dealer for $700 and then not more than a month later another went out. they suggested that i fix all of them at once because they are prone to break. if anyone has a fix for these handles, please let me know. i am not paying $2100 to fix the other three.
i would like to hear about opel older models astra/inisgnia
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What does he mean by the service bulletin for shaking steering wheel. Can someone explain please. What needs to be done? Thank You
Firstly, all your tires and wheels need to be balanced at the tire shop. When the tires are off check the brake disc bolts, they should be at the lowest hole. While putting your tires on the bolts that hold the tire should be torqued to 180Nm. That's all.
@@berkayt5319 thank you so much
@@berkayt5319 is there a spot on the rim that needs to be aligned with the brake disk bolts ?
@@artakzatikyan284 I don't know mate sorry I don't have the car myself. I think you can ask this to a tire shop.
Does anyone have the issue with heavy steering and weak steering returnability? 2012 V6 Gasoline here.
Which models dont have air ride?
it was an optional equipment on all models, so just check the center console under the gear selector:
if there is only one switch - like here 4:58 then the car is not equipped with the air suspension, but if there are two switches like on the left picture in 5:29 in the video then it has the air suspension
guys any feedback for 3tsi engine?
2011 year
Does this have DSG gearbox ?
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A Japanese made tripronic on a VW ? Wow
What about the new cayennes, I know it’s triptronic but is it also Japanese?
can you tell me the year when the v10 tdi changed from a PD engine type to a common rail system? thanks
As far as i know the 10 was PD all the time
Its ok to ask you for very important advice? My budget is around this price, up to 15000e, i need car with automatic gearbox, this is most important, and also diesel, or LPG, strong enough, reliability of gearbox, also as whole car is very important,i had very bad experience with Peugeot automatic, and i need someone who can advice me what used car, with good equipment, strong engine, i should think about. I would like to buy SUV, Touareg, Cayenne, X3 or X5, Q5 or Q7, maybe xc60 (i heard gearbox is not good), or any other better recommendation from you, it will probably be my choice. Also, it doesn't have to be SUV, so you can recommend any limousine, i need spacious car for family also, but V6 TDI, or something similar power would be my wish, or at least benzine engine with LPG, i dont want my car to cost me 20 liter's per 100 km... Thank very much in advance...
Get the Touareg (2014-2015) TDi: I test drove 3 of them and on the hunt of the rare pearl in pristine condition...It will cost more, but I prefer to get a pristine car: no blemishes, rust, dents, or curb rash...almost new with quite low mileage is the BEST DEAL!
You sound like count dracula
Does this car have the cp4 high pressure fuel pump problems?
yes, it has the CP4, however in this case the failures are not like very common (still?), that's why I didin't mention it in the vid, but this doesn't mean that it can't fail of course
different car review thank you, I have a 2010 Touareg (7p) with 160k km and never had issues but when I heard about this pump I got worried even tho my friend who works at Volkswagen service told me he has never seen a Touareg with a broken high pressure pump
I sure am glad the Soviet Union fell, now that have a fantastic factory for a great 🚗
Slovakia was never in the union, only in the eastern bloc. But I share the sentiment.
The battery Life of the hybrid system is designed to last as long as the car. There hasn’t been any case that a Touareg hybrid has had to replace its batteries.
This isn't true. As I have had issues with my 2012 hybrid system and its regenerative system. Even the VW dealerships of my metro area (Atlanta) do not have the tools (such is the excuse for Heritage VW & Jim Ellis VW) to work on the hybrid system. Current faults in the system include battery transmission and steering. Only 1 week after being told an abs speed sensor would repair these hybrid faults (and $900 later) my Touareg locked itself in park. It was towed to my driveway by a flatbed & pully system to get it on the flatbed. It's an expensive pain-in-the-wallet SUV just sitting in my drive, forcing me to rent vehicles to carry my 85 year old handicapped mother to her dr. appts... I loved my 06 V8 Touareg, but ive 2nd guessed the longivity & stability of the Touareg hybrid system and rather regret my purchase.
@@stevennsharpsburg so you are saying that the most reliable Touareg is worse than the least reliable Touareg of all time? Ok. Maybe you got a lemon. I’ve had my hybrid since 2015 and has never gone wrong once. Well once but it was a valve that was leaking on the evaporative system so that has nothing to do with the hybrid. A 20 buck piece and that’s all.
No v8 in USA