2nd gen Touareg ownership experiences?

Started by robh, April 12, 2018, 01:20:13 PM

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robh

Toying with the idea of V6 TDI 2nd gen Touareg for general family load lugging duties plus boat towing and odd bit of car towing duties.

Thinking older higher km's rather than younger, just wondering if any of you have ownership experiences to share good and bad?
Daily Driver - VW Touareg V8 TDI 2012 "towing beast"
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Project Car - Golf VR6 Turbo "built not bought"
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beeker

We owned a 2006 Touareg 3.0 tdi a few years back. Bought at 100k km, sold
At 150k km. Great car for family, great tow car ! (ours had air suspension).
We had a few mechanical issues but nothing the insurance warranty Didnt cover.

Last year we bought a 2009 3.0 tdi (air suspension a must) as a hack tow car (shared ownership).
Again it?s been a good car. Like prior the odd
Mechanical issue, so keep them under warranty.

Most gen2 (2011>) don?t have air suspension, so look hard for one that does if towing is a focus.
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robh

Thanks, what?s the advantage of air suspension?  I thought a lot of people say to avoid.
Daily Driver - VW Touareg V8 TDI 2012 "towing beast"
Too Many Cars - Lotus Elise S 2013 "tangerine dream"
Project Car - Golf VR6 Turbo "built not bought"
Wifes - Audi S4 Avant 2012 "I want a white car that sounds nice"

beeker

Quote from: robh on April 14, 2018, 07:03:21 AM
Thanks, what?s the advantage of air suspension?  I thought a lot of people say to avoid.

Keeps it level under load, big plus for towing

Yes the airbags can fail, but if under warranty who cares.
Between me and the old now we?ve had 5x Audi/q7/vw with airbags , zero issues
Touch wood !
14 RS6 Avant Black
23 RS6 Performance avant on order
17 Q7 S Line 200kw
93 E36 M3 Targa Car
01 Porsche Boxster Series Race Car
17 Porsche 991.2 GT3 clubsport
94 DC2 Integra Targa/Track Race Car
13 TR86 race car
2018 Highlander
2017 Outback

jimmyant

Hi Rob,
I have a 2011 Touareg, 200ks on the clock.
Its a 150 kW version but still easily tows my 2.5 tonne extreme boat. No air suspension, but rides nicely.
Been fairly reliable, although the EGR valve is currently blocked.
Great vehicle.

philz

Hi All,

We?ve just bought a 2015 Touareg V6 Tdi.

So seats are amazingly comfortable, best I can recall.

Slightly off topic, but anyway, does anyone know where I can get a bonnet protector for it?

Thanks

Phil