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    4.5 (2)
  • Value for Money
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  • Cleaning & Maintenance
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  • Noise Level
    5.0 (2)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.5 (2)
  • Handling
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  • Braking
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  • Suspension
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  • Fuel Efficiency
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Sean

SeanGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

2007 TDI v6 is a beast but do your research

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Purchased in February 2021 for $11,000.00.

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TransmissionAutomatic
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Year2007
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Peter-John d.

Peter-John d.Aitkenvale

Nicest car I have ever driven

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Originally purchased to tow a pop top caravan. Now primary transport. Tows the van effortlessly.
Because the car was already some 9 years old when originally purchased second hand and 220 k k's I have had to replace many things. Alternator, starter motor, water pump, prop shaft, air-con blowers and suspension bushes, still a bargain. Shopping for engine mounts now, but still love the car, Dragging the van for >21 k k's average fuel consumption was 15.8 l/100 km! Has all the bells and whistles and a unique badge I wish I had 5 bux for every v8 LC dragging a a 'van' we over took. I could buy beer for a year!

BadgeV6 TDI
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2016
Drive4WD
Rach W

Rach WMount Barker

  • 4 reviews

Absolutely brilliant family vehicle

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Excellent drive, loads of room for our young family with 2 small children. Very reliable and runs like a dream. For a 2004 model it feels very modern.
My only dislike is fuel usage but as we don’t take a lot of long trips it’s great for us. The car feels very stable on our country roads.

BadgeLuxury
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedNov 2016
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Macca

Macca

  • 2 reviews

Awesome Vehicle

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Great vehicle a pleasure to drive extremely comfortable tows our 2.7 tonne caravan with ease, has been averaging around 700 klm per tank of diesel city driving and around 800klm's highway driving.
I would highly recommend this vehicle for towing or general commuting to date I have had no mechanical issues.

BadgeV6 TDI
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2017
Mark

MarkMelbourne

  • 19 reviews
  • 14 likes

Nice care but the R5 diesel a bit under powered - Get the V6 (much better)

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BadgeR5 TDI Luxury
TransmissionAutomatic

will be buying fourth one (despite dealer experience)

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BadgeLuxury
TransmissionAutomatic
shanexu3

shanexu3Perth, WA

  • 115 reviews

Absolute Rubbish

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BadgeV6 FSI
TransmissionAutomatic
jay stewart

jay stewart

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

5yrs no problems

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BadgeV6 TDI
TransmissionAutomatic
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jay stewart
jay stewart

180,000 K still running like clockwork

It's bad (and expensive) news

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My VW Touareg 2009 V6 TDI with 148Ks has just returned from the dealer after it stopped on Mother's Day 2014. The end result- a $13,000 bill when a high pressure fuel pump failed resulting in twisted camshafts. VW came to the party after the dealer submitted a "goodwill" claim otherwise the cost to me would have been in excess of $30,000. Get your minds around that! A sophisticated turbo diesel motor just 5 years old destroys itself due to a fuel pump, now it has a new motor. I was going to buy another one.... pity really.
It's a great touring car.
It needed a new motor.

BadgeV6 TDI
TransmissionAutomatic
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JOHNNY QUONG

JOHNNY QUONGNOBLE PARK NORTH

  • 16 reviews
  • 19 likes

I got rid of it

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BadgeV10 TDI
TransmissionAutomatic
Michael O'Malley

Michael O'MalleyPrince George

Beautiful vehicle....but if you get a lemon like I did you better have deep pockets

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I traded an old (1979) Porshe 911 plus a substantial chunk of Canadian dollars for a new V8 Touareg in 2004. At around 30,000 km the check engine light kept coming on. Under warranty I believed that well worn line "every checks out ok on the computer" line. Some time around then a faint ticking sound could be noticed if one was aware to listen to it.At 75,000 km or so I was told that"there may be a timing chain problem"
At 105,000 km the noise was very loud but had gradually increased. The local dealer had the vehicle from April 5 to July 12 2013 before the problem was solved.
The bill : 3 times the value of the vehicle.!!
Volkswagen Canada totally uninterested in my plight....

BadgeV8
TransmissionAutomatic
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Burnt-Twice
Burnt-Twice

This is an Australian review site Michael. Your car is not sold here.

willis5456

willis5456

  • 2 reviews

Excellent

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Compared to Landcruiser and Patrol it doesn't feel like you are driving a truck. Clever styling and a heap of accessories make it much better value for money than a Prado, Landcruiser or Nissan. Not to mention the fuel economy..I average around 9.5 l/100km's..with a range of over 900 kilometres per tank.
Great economy in my 2.5 Diesel. Smart looking and just glides on the highway. Also great off-road in wet and muddy country. Overall an excellent package.
Not much I don't like about it.

Excellent

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Rossco

RosscoSouth Coast, NSW

  • 13 reviews

Excellent

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BadgeV6 TDI
TransmissionAutomatic
1 comment
Rossco
Rossco
SGGW

SGGWNSW, 2010

  • 16 reviews
  • 13 likes

I love this car

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BUSHY56

BUSHY56Brisbane

  • 3 reviews
  • 5 likes

Scared owner!

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BadgeV6 TDI
TransmissionAutomatic
4 comments
Tobac
Tobac
Mark Witteman
Mark Witteman

Brake and tyre wear at that sort of km is always a result of driving habits. Don't believe forum on service costs either

BUSHY56
BUSHY56
J_Caesar

J_CaesarGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Excellent

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Purchased in June 2021.

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BoughtNew
Year2007
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Sheep

Sheep

  • 22 reviews

Good

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BadgeR50
TransmissionAutomatic
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Questions & Answers

Shaz

Shazasked

Touareg 7L (2002-2010)

Just wondering if anyone has any reviews on the 2005 Touareg 4x4 luxury model and towing horse floats?

thank you

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Richard S
Richard S

I have a 2012 model and it pulls my campervan really well - you hardly know it is attached. V6 diesel

Doreen russell

Doreen russellasked

Touareg 7L (2002-2010)

[Hi I am considering buying a 2007 touareg to tow my 24ft jayco sterling which is fitted with esc{anti sway device}would i need a hayman reece leveling kit? The vehicle has 78000km on the clock private sale would $25000 be too much topay
regards Peter

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Ken - Qld
Ken - Qld

My handbook for the VW specifically says no WDH so I tow mine without but my ball weight is only 140kgs. I do think it would tow better with one and i did see a Touareg last week pulling a big van with a WDH on the hitch. My understanding is that if the car you are considering has the automatic ride leveling adjustable suspension, then a WDH is definitely not advised as it will work against your adjustable suspension. I suggest you talk to a VW dealer and talk to a towbar specialist to see what they suggest.

Doreen russell
Doreen russell

Thanks ken
Peter

azimiahm

azimiahmasked

Touareg 7L (2002-2010)

I'm looking at buying a used 2004 Touareg 7L TDI v6 it's has 160000 on the clock. I'd like to know if I will be making the wrong choice in investing in the car. Are there any problems to look out for? How much does servicing cost? Just basically any advice anyone can give me with deselect engine, cars, VWs and 4 by 4s

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Nick White
Nick White

Service is expensive
Centre tail shaft bearing is a common fault and expensive to replace
Diff bearings are a common fault and costs about 5 k to fix
Stay clear I just purchased a 2005 with 120 k on the clock 1 owner and in showroom condition
Worst descision I have ever made I have had nothing but problems since I purchased it
I am now taking it into VW tomorrow as there is coolant in cylinder 5&6
Stay clear if you want to keep your money and be happy

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