Volkswagen Touareg (2003 - 2009) 3.0 V6 TDI Altitude 5d Auto (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Its fairly discreet but looks nice. Like it for this.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
All love it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, good mix of size, power, speed, economy comfort and luxury if you dont want 7 seats.
What are you likely to buy next?
Just have bought a 2014 model same spec.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£17,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid market price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Engine offered best economy and power of the large suvs at time and good interior.
What was the dealer like?
Disinterested
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Really good combination of taught and smooth, love it.
What's it like to park?
Front and rear sensors make it easy to manoevre and simple to use. Hill assist makes pulling away easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Central prop shaft and bearing replaced at 45000 miles. Two new brake calipers, both failed when bought it at 40,000 miles. Engine sensors in manifold failed, needed at about same time. Have done 30000 miles since without any trouble.
What's most practical about your car?
Resonable fuel economy for quick car. Lovely ride and great on motorways. Really nice interior.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Fantastic heated seats do back and base so very warm in winter. Very neat removable tow bar and panel keeps car looking good when not towing. Great gearbox for towing, nice controlled pull away but then when not towing sport setting sharpens it up.
