Is Buying a Used Touareg a Good Idea?
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last month I bought a 2009 Touareg 2 Lux. Cranberry on chrome with tan and black interior...
$2950.00
192K on a VR6 with the 6 speed
Not one single button is missing or scratched. The exterior is in garaged condition except for some bubbles under the rear driver's quarter, under the D pillar.
All maintenance records - dealer performed all scheduled and recommended maintenance. 5K mile oil changes. Timing chains were done at 140K
At 100K the water transfer pipe and pump were changed. It's likely due again =/
Passenger side window regulator is broken. Took off the panel and the motor is completely gone.
Ordered the regulator and motor. New door harness off ebay for 40.00.
Changed one fuse that I found just checking shit out. It's for the heated steering wheel.. LMAO a heated steering wheel?
It needs nothing as far as I can tell. I have put almost 5K miles on it already and it's not used a single molecule of oil. HUGE change from my 1liter per 1K mile sack of s#%t FSI Mk5 GLi.
In Brazil, buying one is like a marriage, but with no chance of divorce
Don't forget about u has to be a mechanic too, because thoses car are no cheap to maintenance here, but, is a good 'dor de cabeça' to have
Brasileiro pra falar merda é 2 palito. Nem tem touareg diesel no Brasil.
😂
I live in Brazil and I own an R Line V8 Touareg, it's like a marriage with the car and the mechanic being its lover
@@amiltonfcjunior fala portugues então
My 2013 TDI has been nothing short of amazing for me. Regularly tow with it and on 170k miles. Just hit 1yr with it and have done 25k faultless miles! Maintenance is king however!
I almost bought a V10 turbo diesel, but Charles talked me out of it.
I still want to buy the V12 TDI Q7 Europe got.
Feel bad for ya owning an 04 twin turbo v10 tdi and a 13 tdi lux they are worth the money.
Good choice. Unless you have a lift and are willing to put in a LOT of hours for when something goes wrong, don't get one.
I helped my aunt buy a Toureg about 20 years ago. She specifically wanted the height adjustable suspension as she had two hip replacements. Now, at 94 YO she still zips all over Phoenix with it. Granted that can be a bit frightening at times! But she loves that car.
General conclusion: yes, but only if you can do the labor yourself with your own tools and equipment
So really "yes, but only if you are a VW Audi enthusiast like Paul or Charles" (who loves researching parts and repairing things but also loves VW Audi in particular), otherwise it will be a pain and you'll get fed up with it? Pete from SpeedAcademy got fed up with his and replaced it with a Toyota 4Runner, even though he has the tools, but presumably this is because he is a BMW and Honda enthusiast, and therefore his heart wasn't "in" the TLC needed for the Touareg? 🙂
Every time something breaks on my 2013 Touareg TDI and I get annoyed but then fix it myself-my wife asks if I regret buying it….to which I always reply NO. Hands down the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. About to crack 200K on it, still on original chains at -3.4 degree camshaft deviation👌🏻
Is the lack of saturation in this video directly proportionate to the amount life VW has sucked out of your soul?
I'm not into WAG cars at all but still subscribe your channel for valuable mechanic content and high entertainment value. Please keep it up.
In Turkey, cars are overpriced with taxes. We could only afford 2003 XC90 Volvo. We had to do maintenance on injectors(to be safe), suspension etc. It didn't cost much but things will come up and that's the trade-off for buying luxury car with small price. We are 330.000 kilometres and very pleased to go long trips. We got to know a good Volvo workshop too. We even know like old stupid mistakes like engine cap not opening due to small errors etc. But when I go to dinners, my bosses and people are mindblown to see me drive that Volvo XC90 when it's cheapest car there!
What is the alternative? We compared 2023 XC90 and our 2003 XC90 side-by-side in workshop, new cars have 100X more stuff to go wrong. (hybrid, eletric unis etc....)
Most reliable Vw Out there especially the diesel - we run them here in East Africa - quite reliable .
My neighbor has the V10 version of this same generation. He bought it new and uses it exclusively to tow his Ginster Yellow Mk3 VR6 GTI (also owned since new) to the Tail of the Dragon in NC a few times per year. It’s only a 400 mile highway drive so I asked him why he doesn’t just drive the GTI and he told me that it only has 4600 miles 🙃
He daily drives a minty clean V10 S8 and his wife has an SQ8 so it’s not a money thing. Dude just really loves his GTI!
I'll never fully understand how loving a car means not driving it, but good for him I guess
Sounds like the GTI is his real wife, but she doesn't have to know that.
V10 is previous generation :)
There was no V10 Touareg 7P
@@phishphood423 Thanks man. I just assumed this one was a face lifted first gen since it was only $8k. My neighbors is definitely a first gen. It looks like an original Cayenne with a B5 Passat front end slapped on lol. (And I REALLY hope he sells it to me one day!)
Diesel? 180k? well that's a brand new engine :D
As a euro going for a Diesel in anything weighing more than 2 tons is a given. The V8 TDI is also very tempting on this generation but probably wasnt available in the US. Because when the timing chains need replacing in a full engine- out- service its better to have a V8 in the end. Also brwon metallic cars look so dated, that color was a short trend back in the day and quickly vanished.
I wanted a Touareg or Cayenne in 2015, so badly but just couldn’t do it. The B8 S5 Cab that I got in 2022 keeps me on my toes, enough. (Is that warning chime the transmission? Oh, low fuel). It’s still fun to think about the SUV’s. Nice video.
I’ve got a 2017 Touareg R Line with the VR6 in Reef Blue Metallic. I absolutely love my tank. Only issue I had is previous owner hit a rock and bent the trans cooler, so that was replaced, but apart from that it’s been solid. Super comfy to drive and can tow a decent bit. Wouldn’t trade it for the world. Left a mk5 GLI to get into it too 😂
So jelly of the Reef Blue, waited and waited but ultimately ended up with a white one since there were none across the country.
@@whatchis1120 I searched across the entire country. There were 6 for sale when I snagged mine. I look sometimes just to see, they don’t pop up 😔
I live under a rock and these Touaregs go over them 😲 I had no idea off roading for these was a thing!
In europe price for touareg like that is 14 to 19k $,no way u can get it for 8k$,and its very good car
I was at my local shop & the owners luv their Touareg's. 4 were in for work & each had a bill over 10,000$
Didn't see any evidence of off roading at all. Looked like all of my parents vehicles and they live on dirt roads in rural kansas. Mud, yep, grass, yep, rock chips/scratches, yep.. all normal stuff for people who live on dirt roads in rural areas.
So wait, you’re not supposed to buy a car for $10k that needs $10k of work? Huh
I’m from Brazil, bought one. 2007 V8 with just 25k miles on it. Pretty cheap but had manny problems… now it’s a running good car. Gas millage is horrible.
The TDI’s in the 7P are pretty good overall but stay away from the 7P Hybrid
With no TDI Warranty is a trap. If its got TDI warranty still I might be worth it if you plan on driving a shit ton.
I’ve had several TDI Golf’s and bought a 2013 TDI Touareg last year. It is so big and fancy.
Unfortunately it had a broken timing chain tensioner and has had the engine out for several months while the shop and I search for parts and tools.
While the engine was out it’s getting:
- head gaskets
- valve guides
- a new turbo
- a fuel pump
- exhaust manifolds
- new cat
- new DPF
- injectors
- many many coolant leaks fixed
Currently waiting for a tool to adjust gear lash on the cam gears.
I’ll need to fix some broken rear springs and strut mounts too.
More 7P Touareg content please.
Sounds expensive!
@@TassieLorenzo Yes, it’s going to cost two or three times the purchase price for all the repairs. I certainly would have looked for something else if I had known all the issues earlier.
However, I don’t know of any new vehicles that are comparable though especially since there are so few new diesel cars for sale in Canada now. The Atlas just isn’t anything like the Touareg.
Nice engine, but that's one putrid color.
I love my Gold 2016 Lux VR6 only a year of ownership but so far other than some PM hasnt been too tempermanal yet
The V6 TDI is probably one of the best engines VW ever made.
Solid buy for a Touareg!! I loved my 2015 TDI… and yes Paul, it did get great mpg! Malone stage 2 w/ deletes got 29-30mpg. And 26-27 while towing my rs3!
Is buying one with the n/a 3.6 V6 and less features a safer bet? Always loved the Touareg, feels so robust yet classy. I’d like to buy one but I’m not *that* mechanically inclined. I can do stuff like suspension parts, brakes, few easy stuff around engine.
Im certainly in the group of happy "new owner" of a seasoned Touareg. Now getting ready for any possible repairs by learning all i can. Getting that OBDeleven Next Gen looks like a must have!
Foam on the air filter is for dusty countries, not necessarily cold countries. And only 24mpg? My TDI Cayenne gets 36mpg ;-)
Touaregs are great, my dad still has a 2007 (1st gen facelift) 3.0 TDI V6 with air ride and for the ~10 years we've got it the only problems it's ever had are the sensors for the air ride, which are kind of expensive. But overall it really has been great. Lots of space, comfortable, good for longer trips. As a MK5 Golf driver the "issues" I've got with it is it's a pretty big car for smaller cities, as it's like 2.5 tonnes, which takes a toll on urban economy, and is 4.7+m long etc etc, the 6 speed auto (Tiptronic) changes slowly and the car when stock is pretty slow. With a bit of tuning it really could be something. But as I said, still a very good car and would recommend.
Never understood why people say that these go through brakes. I have a 2006 and a 2013 and don't go through brakes. Just changed brakes on my wifes 2013 that we bought with 89K miles and it's at 159K. Even with the assumption that the brakes were new when we bought it, 60K miles isn't bad for brakes. The rears had about 2mm left before the wear sensor. I have changed brakes twice on my 214K mile 2006 that I bought with 58K miles.
They go through brakes when driven where they use a lot of road salt. The calipers corrode so the pads get stuck and wear out.
@@jbt82se I'm in Nebraska. Lots of salt used here.
@@VWRalfExactly. My neighbor had a 2011 T-Reg TDI that got brakes at 110+k miles, and I don’t even know if he’s done his 2015 Cayenne TDI at 150k yet. We live in IL.
Half the content is really just Paul being a comedian
Great in-depth look at a used Touareg. Your mechanic's perspective is invaluable. The dieselgate warranty is a double-edged sword. While it covers emissions-related issues, it might exclude other potential problems. Given the off-road history, I'd recommend a thorough undercarriage inspection. Those hidden surprises can be costly. A diesel purge is a smart preventative measure.
To be fair, most people buy off road tires and DONT go off road at all
As an auto tech that services many "pavement princess" jeeps I can confirm the accuracy of your statement
i have a t1, 3.2 v6. bought it because it felt like a cayenne. it’s gotten me through two seasons with UPS and countless 5-10 hour trips towing. love my t-reg
Dieselgate coverage is 10 years or 120k miles, whichever comes first. A 2011 with 180k miles is definitely not covered anymore
Dirty fuel In US? Never heard of anyone changing fuel filters in Europe. Maybe release some water trapped in diesel fuel filter every 100K km.
Touaregs are a gamble. You really do need to check them out first. I like the TDIs. Manual if possible.
My favorite part about videos like this is Paul's super dry sarcasm.
Why is this vehicle so disgusting, previous owner couldn't be bothered to give it a quick detail? Bad sign...
Got mine with the CVVA 262hp 3.0 Diesel. 2 Half years ago with 43k km now its at 190k and with no issues..
NOPE!
Just playing, only issue with these is that they are more Audi than VW. If you’re used to working on our vehicles you’ll feel right at home
I have one. They’re awesome!
Been loving my 15. Most well rounded vehicle I’ve ever owned. And my lord, let me tell you about the mpg’s I get…
Definitely thought of a diesel second gen Toureag or a second gen Cayenne Turbo. Not sure I wanna work on them tho.
“ When VW got their pee pee smacked for lieing about the life of their children”😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I bought a 2010 TDI Touareg a few years ago and other than a NOX sensor go out on it and a alternator it has been a pretty solid car. As long as you don’t get one with air suspension, you have nothing much to worry about.
Nah...air suspension is great and parts are not expensive now.
24mpg isn't too bad, that's what my turbo diesel Surf gets in the city.
Noisy timing chain on cold start up ..beware they go early on “ off road “Touareg’s
vw what a piece of thrash ... so many things that can break down , gazillion plastiky parts , and a lot of small parts that cost a fortune ... i don't even want to know how much more the parts and labor costs in the us where these things are foreign . For you as a vw technician it will be smooth sailing but for average user , vw is a money pit . Have a good one
is the urus the same?
A good idea? No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, nooooooooooooooo! Well I mean it's a great idea to people that like having dirt under their fingernails, and that have a VW parts supplier on speed dial.
8:30 Uh oh my TDI has 140K miles and original fuel filter :/
Chains should have been mentioned on this motor. That’s a bigger deal for someone who’s not super adept with pulling the engine.
I mean if you're a Euro specialist TH-camr or a masochist, sure.
The 3.0 TDI is the best engine in the world
4.1 V8 tdi is better :D
@@Meeliskt77 it's also nice, but this is a sweet spot.
Only if You have deep pockets and live close to PHAD.
Oh no, dirt/mud in the the open window area. Couldn't have been from a puddle.
Short answer: NO
Pleasant sunday afternoon surprise (Netherlands)
Buying a used toureg is the only way no one can stop me im gonna get a gen 1 V8 and go bankrupt
NO
What could go wrong..... Just getting broke in 😮
I thought it would be cool to own one until I saw that engine Bay I'll pass
No, it's not. Unless you have deep pockets
No!
Your welcome.
Don't need to watch the video to know that 😂
Paul didn't really address the question apart from at the end.@@jeffreyshepherd8488 But why wouldn't a VW Touareg be just as durable as a Toyota 4Runner, aren't VW Audis high quality and made to last?
Turbo diesel turbo - $$$$&& have fun
Really a bad choice not a good engine lots of leak and lot or carbon build
That interior has nice color to it.
I do like the wood inlays available on this generation Touareg! It looks much better than all the piano black on the current model IMO.
ELI5: Why does it have a throttle body?
Is buying a used 2010 or newer Volkswagen a good idea (Unless you are a certified VW/Audi mechanic)? In one word: "NO!!!" "Never"! The parts will exceed the value of the vehicle.
Transfer case, trans, and diff service!
A must
His sarcasm is so dry I need some moisutrizing cream
Original buyer at the dealership
What color car do you want?
Turd brown... Inside & out.
Chocolate brown?
Turd. Brown.
That's like buying a used WRX/STI, hooning the crap out of it. Then selling her as a "Gently used, never tracked, grandma driven," Subie.
Guess car process are relevant to the market, $8k for a 13 year old car with 180k miles on it is expensive seeing it nearing end of live.
A 13 year old car is just run-in, surely? Toyota Land Cruisers truck along nicely at 26 years old, 360k miles with plenty of life to go -- surely the VW is just as durable?
We have a 2012 Cayenne with the 3.6 VR6. Bought it with 179k for cheap because the dealer selling it couldn't figure out why it had a parking brake fault. I decided to ignore it and not use the parking brake. Other than having to clean out the A/C drains it's been solid, now has 190k.
I have a 2014 TDI Sport in the same exterior color. It's on the verge of 200,000 miles. The oil is changed every 5,000, fuel filter every 10,000. I've replaced the oil cooler and water pump. The brakes were just swapped over to Brembo rotors, pads & sensors. Time ceases to exist slamming on the brakes.
The oil recommended is Mobile 1 0W-30 European spec, might switch to Liquimoly 5W-40 for the rest of Summer. My long term average is 28mpg.
I love my Touareg. By far the best vehicles built by VW.
Turn wrenches yourself and buy your mechanics doughnuts.
Mechanics like doughnuts.
Interesting. I just learned that the Porsche Cayenne variant has Brembos stock. I wonder if the original Touareg brakes were too. They are labeled Brembo on the casting of the caliper.
@bshwayde tell you what, the ceramic pads with the Brembo rotors stops this 2.5 ton vehicle like instantly with a pleasing GRONCH noise.
Almost worried about people behind me it's that good.
not a money pit ?? YOu really changed ! DISAPPOINTEMENT !
The worst failure a modern TDI can have is having the high pressure fuel pump go out. Once it fails, it takes out itself, the other pumps, all fuel injectors, and a majority of the hardlines due to all the metal shrapnel sent through the system. Best thing you can do is use quality diesel, an additive, and possibly replacing the CP4 fuel pump with a CP3. I had it fail on my A3 and the dieselgate warranty covered me. Others might not be so lucky...
8:14 Out of curiosity what would the UK be classed as? Think the air filters we fit (granted not genuine but of good quality (Mahle, Bosch for example) have the foam fitted.
69 views. Nice
Well color me clueless , i had no clue they offroaded these things ... i look at it as a family suv 😅... hmm guess ya never know 🤔, maybe i will have ti test VW and there off road capabilities.. starting with the jetta tdi 😅.. na but me n my wife just had a rental that was a new vw suv (lil smaller than this one but i forgot the name ). And it was a 4cyl turbo and had the lil +/- slap stick , and plenty room , and was decently peppy tbh for what it was ... anyways love the content and im only in nc so i not to far and can relate on alot throuout the vids .. n terrains and weather ... u and humble are kinda persuading me to get a vw as my next fam car/build 😅 .. i will be a vag commander yet lmfao 😅😂🤣 lol jk but perfect timing 😮😅.. peace and love all, keep it rad, stay safe, and build on.. l8r peeps
LOVE MY TDI TOUAREG. Sure, it eats tires and breaks, but other than that, with oil changes, mine has been pretty stout. Even towed all my stuff across the whole U.S. without any hiccups, from coast to coast...
But it don't say Toyota and Scotty said it's junk!
Honestly, in my experience, VW will likely cover most of the oil leaks, including the timing cover.
what about when the timing chains inevitably decide that it's time to die?
VAG Tecnic channel, thats all they do LOL. 3-4 thousand Euros. Engine and transmission out the bottom. Transmission comes off engine. Special tools - ALL. Fix all the turbo leaks and injector seals and plastic coolant housings, oil coolers and thermostat housing while youre there. I Do Cars channel just did an Audi S series engine teardown, $30K for that job. Daves Auto channel had a similar engine.
Stay gold.
It looks like wind noise is not an issue with that suv. I test drove a 2023 and couldn't believe how much noise was coming in from outside while traveling at highway speed.
These cars are great, until your extended diesel warranty runs out and you have to pay 2k for a NOx sensor. Suddenly these customers don't like their Touareg TDI anymore...
Short answer no. Long answer, Nooooooooooooooooooooooo
Splish splash, I was taking a bath.....
Perfect fishing rig‼️
@0:46 The seller was a pig, so that is true. 😜
Next video idea would be "Is buying a used VW Atlas a good idea?" Love the content btw!!😁
Both of those oil leaks (turbo inlet pipe and around the injectors) are tell-tale signs of a bad injector seal.
8:23 Cold weather filters eh? Did not know this was a thing. I’m in MN. Should probably look in to it
New Paul video ! Nice !I've heard mixed things on Tauregs mostly negative