Buying a High Mileage Touareg V10 TDI... Bad Idea?

[@scottl5000]

I have a 2004 Touareg V10 TDI... 500K miles. F**king LOVE IT! Black/Teak/Loaded. The biggest issue is the electrical, battery drain due to short in the door button. Xenon headlights flash, so I have replaced the plugs. But WOW what a powerhouse. Pulls a 747! No issues.

[@shadowsiren3058]

No issues my ass 😂😂😂

[@scottl5000]

Not very clever are ya. I prefer to say extensive maintenance rather than issues. No vehicle lasts forever.

[@shadowsiren3058]

@@scottl5000 Yeah sometimes extensive maintenance can lead to trouble. Some is better left alone. Don’t fix if it ain’t broken.

[@shadowsiren3058]

@@scottl5000 Atleast i change all my fluids, filters, belts, etc

[@shadowsiren3058]

@@scottl5000 you may have been just lucky, not many people can get that experience even the most looked over.

[@magmomwise]

I have always liked the engineering that went into German vehicles. They have some reliability faults due to government regulations that can be worked around. I really like the V10 Touareg and the Phaethon. They might be on my shopping lists soon.

[@brushrescue1701]

Yes I've got the same model V10 I'm in the UK mine is a 2004 and comes with the start button as well but I've never heard of if you use it it drains the battery that's quite a random thing the best thing for you to do if you're going to keep this is to buy what is called vagcom from a company called Ross tech here in the UK it's software specifically designed for old VW's and a few of the makes of vehicles too it allows you to get into every single system there is in the vehicle and it will even allow you to change some coding in the gearbox to make the gearbox perform a little better as there are several codes you can use if you do research on this you'll see... And on my model I'm quite lucky as I have the centre diff lock and also the rear diff lock as well and to have all three diff locks front gearbox and rear is extremely rare but good luck in your ownership depending on how long you have it for the only problem that I have is the price of diesel I need to get mine remapped from 300 BHP to 400 BHP and much better economy ✅👌🏻

[@DooDicky]

You still got yours?

[@brushrescue1701]

@@DooDicky yes 👍

[@DooDicky]

​@@brushrescue1701 How many miles on it? Any major problems?

[@brushrescue1701]

@@DooDicky its got 17000 thou on it. and in the past 4 years iv repleced the front left air bag . iv got to do the duo pumps both sides with new gaskets il also do the brake pads and thats it ..

[@BernonCars]

Looks good how it sits!

[@Edgar_89]

Thats a real panzer tank 😮 congrats man! 👏

[@tryhardgames1907]

If ya want something with even more torque look for a audi Q7 v12tdi

[@conradpaul489]

passenger front door is sagging. you need to loosn the door hinges and lift it up a bit. there is a video online on this. do this before it completely gets stuck. for both front doors... easy fix

[@Mightyeldo]

Great name. what’s your impression a year later?

[@mm57390]

I’m your biggest fan

[@cameron16]

oh man, soon as you hit me with the martin cabello meme i had to slide you a like

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Imagine how much money was dumped into this over those 230k miles.

[@jonlosito2004]

Man. This thing is a beast!! I’m currently 17 and I have this on my first car list!!

[@theprofessionaldillweed6235]

That’s awesome man! Just keep in mind… buying one is the cheap part, owning one gets expensive:)

[@aleeexxx9]

@@theprofessionaldillweed6235 planning to have this as first car too, my wallet is scared :)

[@fritzanyuassum4454]

Good evening Mister ! I want to know if it is possible to change completely a multifonction steering wheel of touareg v8 2006

[@theprofessionaldillweed6235]

Yeah man, you could even put a Bentley steering wheel in it from the same time period lol

[@rfmonkey4942]

no tail pipes here ! ! only smoke stacks ! !

[@alexmchale4051]

Would you consider selling?

[@sturesplatt]

Is it the 7L?

[@controllerplayer475]

V10 5 liters

[@Giant-Egg-Roll]

Yes the 7L series

[@peternorris2358]

I am a new subscriber and im a bit of a vw enthusiasts. I currently own a b6 passat and have enjoyed owning it going on 8+ years now. I am interested in the VW Touareg, and specifically, this generation of the v10 models. I would truly be interested in your experience of it thus far and if you have any regrets of purchasing one with that amount of milage. Thanks.

[@theprofessionaldillweed6235]

No regrets so far! It’s a high mileage VW and I fully expect it to not be the most reliable thing in the world so when something breaks I’m not heartbroken because well… I almost expect it to. But I love my Treg but I wouldn’t recommend one to anyone that isn’t an enthusiast or can’t afford to maintain one

[@MehdiGuizani]

I am at this point 😅😂ur car looks good ❤

[@yosifpribeagu5282]

How much did you scoop it up for ? What are they worth realistically around 150k ? Seems to be avg miles

[@theprofessionaldillweed6235]

No doubt I paid too much.. 9k

[@Edgar_Deltoro911]

V10 😮 Damn 🔥

[@Micahslooseearlobe]

Bro a V10 is fucking insane a V10 tdi is next level 😂😂😂

[@yodab.at1746]

I got to drive my mates. A lot of fun. But he had to pay for the on going repairs... and got shot of it. Great motor if it's not yours....

[@RDubbayah]

Your A/C works? So jelly! 07 V10 Owner here.

[@theprofessionaldillweed6235]

Sure does and I’m not sure why but I can’t complain! And nice man!

[@ivogama1161]

"I dont have friends ! " I laugh at that part, sure you have and they have called you bad names just for saying that in the clip ahaha

[@theprofessionaldillweed6235]

Haven’t had a single person say anything because, I don’t have friends:)

[@ivogama1161]

@@theprofessionaldillweed6235 you got me laughing on this :D

[@Mshi-]

Cost of ownership?

[@theprofessionaldillweed6235]

Well I’ve spent $2,400 in maintaining it just this past month :)

[@Mshi-]

@@theprofessionaldillweed6235 😭😭😭u know what I’m definitely avoiding the V10 atp I might look into the V6 or v8

[@theprofessionaldillweed6235]

@@Mshi- it was the air compressor for the air suspension that went out but other than that it’s still expensive with just regular maintenance

[@C_R_O_M________]

@@Mshi- If you don't care much about speed get the R5 (TDI) which is half this engine (2.5 liter V5 and has everything moving by gears - just as the V10). No timing chains or anything. You'll avoid engine out repairs and you'll have a very reliable and off road capable SUV. Just research what oil you use on these PD engines. They wear the cam lobes if you use anything else than VW505.01 spec and 5W40 oil.

[@alexmchale4051]

Would you consider selling?

[@CarGuy87]

LOL the forbidden fruit!

[@ettienesauls5143]

Lol😂😂

[@MehdiGuizani]

I am at this point 😅😂

[@pauljordan7465]

Stupidity has a name, vw touareg v10, lol. I am buying one. Yes i am stupid. 230,000km one

[@DooDicky]

Did you get one?

[@Freddy-td8fl]

To buy a German vehicle is stupid

[@Mshi-]

Indeed

[@bobc760]

Really.If involved in crash German wins when you walk away .Can't put a price on thar.