Why I Bought A VW TOUAREG - BEST SUV FOR 10K?!

[@mattschoener706]

I love my 2013 Touareg TDI. It's reliable, fuel efficient, and comfortable. And the "faux" wood trim is actually genuine hardwood.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Yeah just because it isn't open pore (which can also be faked) doesn't mean it's not real wood. The Germans don't do fake wood.

[@a.z.3214]

The reliability of those is perfect. My grandfather had 3 of them, all v6tdi, all made it to 300k kilometres towing cars around without any problems before he sold them!

[@HamzaGuzel690]

I took a few of my relatives to the airport which was about 4 hours away, they had 4 big luggages and the car was filled to the brim. By the time I got to the airport, the avg mpg was about 32.7. By the time I made it back home, Averaged 33.6. It's a fantastic car, really comfortable and fun to drive. Edit: Almost the entire trip was highway with 60 mph avg according to the car

[@paveltolz6601]

Reunited with TDI Touareg this week. Turned in my 2011 a few years ago for the money. Picked up a 2016 low mileage and grinned all the way across the country bringing it home from N.C. My 100,000 mile calculations on cost per mile revealed that the Diesel is more expensive (at the current prices vs. premium) but, the reliability and reputation of the TDI vs. the V6 Gasser made the decision a no brainer.

[@mateostyle]

I bought a Q7 last year with the same TDI engine and have put 20k mikes on it averaging 28mpg commuting in the terrible Northern Virginia beltway traffic. I couldn’t find another vehicle that can carry family of 6, get such good MPG on commute, tow a trailer better than wife’s LR4 with 5.0 V8, and be nice enough to do business lunches/drive business guests around in. I like the diesel and would buy it again without thinking about it. It’s rock solid and pushes the 6000 lbs + vehicle around with ease.

[@Vibe174]

On the fuel flap there is a small hole on the hinge for you to put the fuel cap on, it saves it from dangling down and potentially scratching the paint

[@The_True_]

Just call it the 'tow-reg' and call it a day! Looks like it wasn't beat on, and the price was decent. Now for the mods! 🚐💨💨💨

[@speedacademydave]

haha perfect

[@cmspaz]

I sold my 07 V10 TDI a couple months back for a Duramax due to needing more space for things like rain tires and spare parts. The Treg is an insanely awesome rig, and you'll honestly get the best towing mileage of any tow vehicle on the market, largely in part to it not being shaped like a brick at the front. Outside of the dumb little VW-ish things that will go wrong, the driveline will be super reliable for you. Congrats!

[@RaulGonzalez-nq4rf]

bought my wife a 2014 tdi what an amazing car cant find one bad thing about it

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

Raul Gonzalez how long ago and with how many miles

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

Update?

[@elijahcavin2408]

Have a 13 cayenne TDI and thinking about getting 2nd gen touareg with a TDI for a daily. I'm hooked on diesels

[@job1bf]

Cool...bought a '14 for much of the same reasons. Hate the cold shift programming as well...I now use the manual shifting option to force the trans to shift closer to normal. Once it is warm I put it back in regular drive mode. Don't drive often with the tank below 1/4 full. It is said that the fuel in the thank is used to cool the fuel pump. If it gets low - the pump can get hot impacting long term service. I have a lot of warranty left so I am not willing to step up to the tunes etc... HTH...

[@juliosdiy3206]

Oh wow i drive my car to the last galon everytime guess i aint buying this crap with fuel warming issue!

[@Antilleotheclown]

I have two Touareg’s a 2011 TDI executive model and a 2015 TDI sport model. I love them.

[@rickoshay8317]

Love it! I have a 2013 diesel Porsche Cayenne (same car under the skin) that I daily but I bought it to tow with. It’s fantastic. I’ve had it for 25k miles and over 10k has been towing. With a 5,000 lb load I get 22 mpg. Unloaded I get 37 mpg on most highways.

[@speedacademy]

That is fantastic to hear.

[@oscarkanal]

It’s not faux wood it’s real. Plus the R-Line uses real metal

[@heatmoon]

More often than not interiors have real wood, this included. The faux metal like in Camry’s and so many other is so gross to look at, that really is faux, because I don’t think put actual metal in for decorations. Maybe they would like some diamond plating inside indtead

[@slimtny]

Miss mine! Best vehicle I've ever owned. I had the T2 model with V8 and air suspension.

[@jochycharger87]

I was on hunt for a touareg tdi for a while i finally got one i loved thanks for the touareg video series i got a lot of ideas from you guys

[@1QuickSlovak]

I love my Cayenne Diesel. The dieselgate "fixes" really dicked with fuel economy, time to torque, and general driveability. Rather than bring the torque in they really damped it down, so that there's nothing...nothing...nothing...all of the boosts. FE dropped from about 32-33mpg highway (hand calculated) to about 29 mpg after the fix too. I'll eventually get a Malone stage 1 tune and reflash the TCU, although I'd be more than happy just putting it back to how she left the factory. I can still tow my miata on open trailer and get about 22mpg keeping it to 70-75mph. Tows like there's nothing back there. It'll hold 8th gear on all but the steepest grades and the speedo doesn't budge. You definitely want 21's with summer tires. She handles like a larger WRX.

[@meteormedia7021]

Pretty much everything with a variant of the 3.0 TDI is gonna be good at towing. These things are torque monsters.

[@pFbSpecV]

60 mile commute!! That's dedication!! Lots of driving you do! But dammm this is a sweet suv! Please keep us posted on how well it tows, soon I will need something to tow my cars.

[@unclesobad]

^this!

[@speedacademy]

Will certainly keep you posted

[@raykojovicich1401]

I just picked up a 2010 vw touareg with the 3.0 tdi its an absolutely amazing vehicle, this is my second touareg... great purchase...

[@bradlybaldwin2609]

I have a 2012 150TDI, (only sold as TDI after 2011 thank Christ) in Australia. It’s epic, have had it now for about 3 years. Won’t go anyway else now, if I need a pickup I just grab me trailer and away I go! Great video

[@ronnysmith6262]

I just bought a 2011 about two weeks ago... Love it.....

[@cyclonus01]

Any issues yet?

[@vmjr748]

I have a 2013 Touareg TDI and I recommend using Propel HPR Diesel and put Archoil AR6200 oil treatment and their AR9100 friction modifier. Can't go wrong using this stuff.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Junk, that Propel. palm oil based. The motor was designed to be run on petroleum based diesel, not synthesized crap out of trees and junk recycled oils.

[@DakineMike7]

@@feloniousmonk3049 DIESEL was invented to run on OIL. “Big Gas” got y’all paying more than regular petrol. Smh. - time to look in to bio / veggie

[@kaydan9906]

The touareg tdi is a great vehicle,only issues are the heater element wears out every 60k or so for the ad-blue/urea and nox sensor which is expensive due to module incorporated into sensor

[@MugatuJag]

Beautiful Carr, it’s crazy that the VR6 has the same towing capacity. Also of the few vehicles that people say that they would buy again, even though the reliability is rated as average to below average people always state they would buy the Touareg again👌💯

[@bumptronic]

Looking forward to Day 2! I’m genuinely interested in these now since I watched this. Subbed and liked!

[@secondopinion53]

I have a 2012 never had a issue with it.. Gas v6... Never had a problem with it. Always on the highway 8 to 12 hour trips.. The R Line looks better..

[@secondopinion53]

Great Trucks

[@SamSoMite421]

I have owned a 2102 for past six years. Zero problems outside regular maintenance. IMO best underrated SUV on used market.

[@VWRalf]

I have a 2006 V8 Touareg with 172K miles on it and have towed my 7000 pound enclosed trailer for the last 4 years. Has been a very good experience for me. Plenty of power with about 7-8 mpg while towing. This past winter, we bought a 2013 TDI Touareg and love it even more. Love getting 26 mpg and since it's the Lux model, it rides a lot smoother than my 2006. Just towed 800 miles this past weekend and it was nice getting better fuel economy and have a smoother ride. Got about 11 mpg on rolling hills and diesel is about 20 cents cheaper than premium, so that is an extra bonus.

[@speedacademy]

Thanks so much for the feedback. Looking forward to towing with it.

[@luffy858]

Great video series for those of us with young families, shopping for a Touareg at the moment and this series is going to answer a lot of questions. Looks like a lot more capable than equivalent santa fe / explorer etc. Would be interesting if you can evaluate an airbag system for the rear springs to help level when towing.

[@speedacademy]

Getting an airbag system for the rear is too expensive and too cumbersome to install so wont be going there.

[@chrisking6740]

I know it's been two years, but there are often very affordable manual air bag systems that are very effective in raising the rear under load. I don't know for this truck in particular, but I've installed systems on other trucks and they work great. Tie them to one inlet, pump them up with a bike pump, read the pressure with a regular tire pressure gauge, and Bob's your uncle.

[@marc9283]

we in Germany pronounce it like "TO-AH-REG" never really liked these things but the V10 diesels truly are impressive.

[@docrocket55]

Exactly what I was about to say, Marc. That V10 diesel. So cool that they did that. But without it, kinda boring. It works for a family-mobile, which I suppose we all need.

[@aaronthompson4408]

Are the V10 junk though for reliability? In the US I've heard bad things about the V10 tdi.

[@martinrodgers6114]

Looking at these for my second car.....I love diesels and have had several....cannot be beaten!

[@andresparrow2971]

@4:57… you guys need to do research on your own vehicles… that is not faux wood…oooh…i see other folks pointed that out too😂

[@xozindustries7451]

Watch the load rating on those tires when towing, there is a large range of ratings and a lot of high performance tires aren’t great on load ratings

[@fastmuell2137]

I love my Touareg, I have the T4 gen, towing, family, milage, looks and luxury.

[@hemidesign]

Can't wait to get mine 2011 or 2012 VW Touareg TDI.. there's so many in the US for around 10k including the AEM warranty thing.. amazing car!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Let us know when you need Touareg Parts..... We got you ; )

[@speedacademy]

Thanks, Will reach out when I need something but lets hope its not soon!

[@SamSoMite421]

Need a passenger rear door for 2012!

[@gypsymanjeff2184]

I was just lookin for you guys saw you one another site but couldnt find you folks

[@darker3rrr]

I'm a Proud VW owner. Your Tuareg is a Fantastic Machine Make Sure you maintain it properly and it will serve its purpose for a long time. 240000 km on its clock it's nothing it will do 3 times that with proper maintenance. Make Sure you Put the RIGHT OIL Castrol EDGE 5W30 LL (7,7 litre) witch is recommended for it and regularly change it every 15000 km/10000 miles and you will have a reliable SUV also do a oil and filter change on your gearbox and you are good to go for another 200k. Good luck with your new Tuareg and Welcome to the VW Club. :)

[@RiotLee1124]

hi, hope you still using this youtube. im planning to buy petrol 3.6 v6 not tdi. is it good too?

[@sheldonmoser7429]

You'll like the transmission tune. You get the Engine Braking back for towing and also displays what gear your in even when you're in Auto

[@misterlocapone6604]

Forgot to mention u have to use an additive to keep the HPFP and injectors lubricated. I use power service and it also acts as an antigel

[@chiil034]

I picked up a Gen 1 Touareg (v6 3.2) with 85k miles for $1500... engine is rock solid, tranny as well. However, all the other small electrical and trim stuff has to be dealt with on a 13 year old car. It's now our grocery-getter about town... :)

[@ryanfay1]

chiil that’s really cheep with that mileage. I picked up an gen 1 4.2 hids for 2250 167k, many new parts and paperwork. Battery brakes tires driveshaft fuel pumps fuel filter.

[@joshgrundon6019]

It’s so funny listening to you guys talk about diesels like that- they’re so common here in the UK and we have 2 diesel pumps (regular and super) and 2 petrol pumps (reg and super) at most stations

[@speedacademy]

Haha, it's a shame diesels never caught on more here.

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

@@speedacademy Why? They're pathetic. No power, they cost more to run, they pollute like rolling Chinese factories, they're insanely over-complicated and unreliable... they should have never even been offered in light vehicles.

[@DrAppleCrispies]

Alot of hate on the touaregs, i have a first gen and tbh its great! Learn to do your own work and itll treat you the same as any other vehicle.

[@michaelsieber98]

I am from from Germany and we are driving a Mercedes Viano 2.2cdi, it's a big Van and we get 6.5l/100km with a total range of over 1200km. And you can transport 7 people and luggage + dog with bikes on a rack. Diesel just rules. Our small city car gets 8l / 100km at half the size

[@markpetzold]

We've got a 2014 R-Line and love it. Stage 2 boosts things to 300hp and 500ft/lbs. It's a monster with class.

[@markpetzold]

malonetuning.com/ecu-tuning/audi-volkswagen/tdi/30l-v6-tdi

[@markpetzold]

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[@Shiaxz]

my e90 325d beemers shows range of 1200kms with full tank but I usually have to fill it up when I've done 1000kms. absolutely love the sound of m57 and all the torque that it gives. I need to buy coilovers and springs for it and new rims for summer tires then I can just cruise happily

[@dawggonevidz9140]

dude people scratching their heads about you putting 19 inch rims on that when imo you should step down to 18's and give yourself an extra inch of sidewall to bag out at low pressure, those people don't understand how their tires work. Those things are outsanding off road, to get the best out of the technical features VW built into them, the best bang for buck upgrade is smaller rims and bigger sidewalls on AT tires. Improves on road comfort and offroad performance significantly. As for tunes, most cars are seriously under-tuned from the factory, if you live somewhere with clean, high cetane diesel fuel then yes, a tune will make more power and improve fuel economy. If you live somewhere with watery poor quality diesel a tune will give you a bit more power. An important supporting mod if you're going to chip or tune any turbo diesel is to install a blow-by catchcan on the crankcase to intake return line to take the oil vapor and some of the carbon out of the recirculated air. This will seriously reduce the amount of sludge that will build up in the intake over time, as well as helping stop oil getting into the intercooler.

[@GeoCubedTV]

Great comments on wheel & tire size. I would like smaller wheels than th 20" touring combo on my Touareg.

[@alouisschafer7212]

Oil catch can and with these older Diesels I recommend an EGR Blockoff Plate. They soot up a lot and it only hurts tze engine in the name of lowering Emissions.

[@shouldbeasy9721]

Weathertech is top notch - I always purchase their mats for my vehicles.

[@hollistarnes5578]

I have a 2013 TDi. Lux. ...I can get 700 miles per tank. I tow a 5,500 lbs. travel trailer with no issues. I wish you luck if you have to add a break controller. LOL I love my Touareg!

[@Adetokunbo03]

I traded my Cayenne for Touareg and I have no regrets about it .. it a solid luxury vehicle that is so under valued in the USA

[@elsapomasguapo]

I would think it’d be the other way around. Any particular reason you did that?

[@Vr6.christos]

cayenne is practically the same as the Touareg. Volkswagen makes both

[@elsapomasguapo]

@@Vr6.christos True, but sometimes I wish I went with an A3 instead of my Jetta. That's why I'm wondering why he went from the Porsche to the VW

[@APE029]

@@elsapomasguapo I think the Toureg is a very rare case in what I'm ready glad to be in the know!

[@andresrtorres9794]

I wish you the best of luck but I had the exactly 2011 twin of yours and it was horrible. I used it to tow my race car. After only 1 year and many coolant leaks, DPF replacement and transmission replacement I sold it as soon as the warranty expired. I really love my Durango after 94,000 miles.

[@felipecunha9293]

great car. towing limitations are actually due to the mounting braces to the chassis. stiffen that up and tow capacity will increase

[@belowme4927]

THE FIRST V10 TDI TOUARAGS HAD THE OXYGEN SENSOR BURIED ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 20,000 TO 30,000 MILES. TO GET IT OUT YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE ENGINE.

[@farhankamil9358]

I forgot that diesel are actually expensive, here in Malaysia it's heavily subsidized. A litre of diesel is MYR 2.18 or CAD 0.72.

[@alflurin]

Lowering a Tuareg.... please don't! But what the hell do I know. You guys are the experts. Can't wait to see the final result.

[@sheldonhuman8672]

Got a stage one tune for my 2001 Jetta TDI and I got 60 more kms per tank. Factory runs the turbos at like 30% efficient, the tune make it run 70%

[@praneetsingh6201]

Hey man, just a suggestion I have “CR2 eco box power tune” increases torque and HP up to 40%. I’ve noticed a big increase in power and torque plug in and play takes 2mins notice it after 300miles or so. Easy mode for less then $200 only thing I would recommend is servicing more frequently as the car is working bit harder

[@KKMDStyle]

I have a 2015 Touareg v6. I’m loving it and wouldn’t trade it in for any 3 row suv out there.

[@blackmkiv]

I tow with a Cayenne Diesel, it is an absolute dream.

[@speedacademy]

That's what I wanted but was out of the budget!

[@timothyfelder2756]

@@speedacademy I have a 2014 TDI for sale here in SC!

[@oyurcha1]

Are we placing bets on when the check engine light comes on? :) I say a week.

[@ogalief]

It’s funny, of all the issues that my Touareg has given me, it’s never had a check engine light

[@Adetokunbo03]

No you are thinking about a BMW or PORSCHE TURBO . These things are solid I have 210,000 miles no problems at all replaced the alternator and Water pump at 186,000 it still looked like it had about 60,000 miles on it when they took the water pump out

[@yannickukatz4086]

Ade Oredin Yes you are right. The Touareg is very reliable. It has a great V6 or V8 Engine, which are very solid

[@IDontHaveAVideo]

My 2014 TDI R-Line has 68K miles. Never a single issue or CEL. Just oil changes and go! What is your experience with Touaregs?

[@yannickukatz4086]

IDontHaveAVideo It is such a great car. I have got the V6 Diesel engine with 262 hp. It runs so good and is very well equipped. I love this car and it never let me down since I bought it 3 years ago (MY 2015)

[@nathanc.4259]

Touareg TDi is still on my shopping list for my next rig, I like the warm wood accents though.

[@ogee2938]

I've been waiting for this vid. Brill! Subscribed.

[@kyleholmes7459]

Did I just watch an suv review with bonus floor mat install?! WTF!!!!! 😂

[@speedacademy]

It's not a Speed Academy without an install!

[@acccolyte]

Loved the detailed review videos. Most detailed I have seen so far. I am planning to buy one, would it be a good car as a daily driver for a 45 miles daily drive? I am new to diesel so wanted to check, i am driving enough to maintain that diesel.

[@Mpeterson1286]

I'm seriously considering one of these as a daily/tow rig for my Audi S6. Working at a VW dealership might be making me a bit bias....

[@RustyWrenches]

I have a 2013 Touareg TDI that I bought new. It is a great driving car and loves the highway and towing. I have 65k miles on it now. Thus far, $22,460 in repairs have been made to the car. 4 Adblue heaters, 2 cats, the radio, 4 5F modules, the start button twice, the down pipe and a few other little things. The problem is the car is a Porsche in VW clothes, so you pay Porsche part prices. Don't get me wrong, I love how the car drives, but I will never buy another. I bought a $2k extended warranty so I have had only around $2k out of pocket to cover the warranty deductible. I don't want to rain on your parade, but wanted let you know what you are getting in to. Good luck and enjoy how they drive!

[@speedacademy]

We are officially terrified! 😳

[@fenndaddy]

The dash wood is real.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

real plastic on my 2014 Lux.

[@erikthie2253]

before the fix, i got 8.3 litres/100. i usually got 1100 kms from a tank.

[@speedacademy]

That's crazy. Im currently getting only 800KM to the tank. Cant wait for the tune to get it back to where it was, fingers crossed.

[@catlinmccluskey621]

Awsome video, you guys ever see the old version of the Touareg tow a space ship. Pretty sweet I think it was top gear!

[@erikthie2253]

we have had almost zero issues with it. one thing that popped up recently, is the door handle unlock and lock functionality has stopped. the key fob still works at unlocking and locking, but the handle doesn't work anylonger.

[@johnmonaghan3588]

erik thiessen I’ve actually had the same issue. I believe the actuator has gone out and then I have a bad lock button-did you repair yours yourself?

[@erikthie2253]

@@johnmonaghan3588 i have not fixed it yet. I am waiting for the snow tire removal and then they will check it out at the dealership.

[@dandiamond8479]

Thanks for the info on a tune. I was considering getting a first Gen just for the power. I don't mind paying for a newer car and a tune thanks again.

[@justinharwood9160]

Dave was that video to convince the mrs that her SUV is going to great multi purpose family car? Mate its going to drop in the arse with a loaded car trailer on the back. I've seen them towing small 16 foot caravans here in Australia with only 150kg on the ball and its not a pretty sight, even with weight distribution bars fitted. Glad your not going to lower it.....oh hang on! I seen one rip a 6m boat out of the water last week. It shaved 5mm of the Dunbier draw bar and broke the dam chains off. I think Peter was just being polite "yer Dave this is a great idea" Hand both sets of keys over to the mrs mate you wont be needing them. You know what truck you really need to tow the race cars..................and yes it will need a supercharger upgrade! By the way best channel on KZbin boys a credit to you both.

[@jdakice]

2014 Touareg TDI R-Line. Bought it new. Still has a steering wheel vibration that even VW can’t seem to get rid of. Otherwise, love, love my Touareg!

[@koro287]

Check your manual and see if the wheels are put on in the correct position.

[@polaris700efitwin]

The gas cap apparently you can pin it to the top of the small door so it doesn't dingle around ...nice car..

[@adamschmidtcreationsllc3547]

I'm probably the 95th person to say that the Faux wood is real. More than likely it's a veneer of a high quality wood. Veneers are used on boats all of the time to get a beautiful look at a fraction of cost and weight.

[@heatmoon]

I think faux wood would actually cost more than the real wood which this vehicle does have. I had a Lexus es330 everybody said they hated the faux wood in reviews, but it’s real. You ever drive around and see those tall things, those are trees which are all wood. For some reason the idea that the interior of the VW is the equivalent to Clark Griswolds woody wagon pisses me off. Talk about not seeing the forest for the trees. Why is it the assumption it’s fake? It’s too shiny, that’s lacquer. I don’t get it? Maybe you goombas are projecting your own faux selfs onto the wood

[@daveyclarke]

Episode 2 why I sold my vw Tureegg 😂

[@bandwagon240]

Episode 1.5: CEL code walk through.

[@LLCoolPass]

Ha exactly

[@MrNoLogix]

Hahahahhahah

[@pault2417]

thought these things are lemons

[@St.Maurice]

Put 30k on mine. Bought it used. Not one CEL.

[@steguis]

Also diesel nozzles are different size from gas and the Touareg has a safety cover that doesn’t open up unless you insert the larger diesel nozzle.

[@speedacademy]

Great point!

[@FreddyVan]

Interesting to see the petrol pump seems to have so many grades, 87,89,91 & 94. Here in the UK standard unleaded is 95 octane, super is 98. Many stations have two grades of diesel as well.

[@mikewangg]

My parents bought me a 2011 Touareg as my high school graduation gift a year ago!! Let me know if you’re selling your 20” wheels!! I’m looking to replace mine

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

If only VW brought the V8 TDI to America...

[@binauralauto3621]

I owned this and I loved it!

[@hosannahosanna2719]

Why did u get rid of it? What are the cons?

[@MrSneakA]

Finally... That thing has been lurking in the background for a while now. Cool suv.

[@LeviHeizer]

Did you drain the 40 gallons of water out of the sills yet?

[@bumptronic]

Levi Heizer That was only an issue with the 1st gen models.

[@EggyGTO]

I did... on my 07 tow reg .

[@mastercreamer1398]

What do you mean exactly by sills? Window sills?

[@tarik916]

I lowered my 2011 Cayenne S with H&R springs and the ride was VERY firm. I've always driven sports cars, and am used to rough rides, but it was extremely rough, over just about every bump. My wife couldn't drive it while pregnant because the bumps were too harsh. It handles better and looked great, but I'm not sure it was worth it. Just my $0.02. I've since upgraded to the turbo with air suspension, and the difference is night and day.

[@speedacademy]

Thanks for the info. I'm going to give them a try but have heard that they are firm while other say the right is just right.

[@steguis]

I love my 2013 Touareg TDI. Towed my trailer with S2000 like it wasn’t even there. Have a Malone stage 2 tune now so I’ve got nearly 500ftlb torque and def get more range (about 700 miles to the tank) at highway speeds. Towing I can get from NY to Ohio (Toledo) on a tank of fuel.

[@speedacademy]

Wicked! Just got a Malone Stg 2 so cant wait to try it out.

[@simonmiller5118]

I call mine a Toe Rag and I'm about to buy another. Best turning circle, most comfortable seats and some real off-road and towing cred without the comfort sacrifices. Just watch out, the battery is under the seat and needs a special tool to replace.

[@tosyawilldoit]

have the same car, owned it since 98k miles and now 125k miles. had a few bumps but it was all covered under extended warranty that is why I'm not going with the chips. otherwise, it would cost already about $8k USD. the fuel pump is about to go out, DEF heater was replaced, coolant leak and EGR, that's all the problems I had so far.

[@speedacademy]

The whole emissions system was replaced under the scandal so not too worried about that.

[@JesseCarmichaelAutos]

These things rock - congrats!

[@dafirnz]

German vehicles are good until they're not. And then it's not that it's simply broken, it usually really broken. Might as well go buy a set of triple square sockets if you don't own a set already.

[@SpiderMax95]

my golf never had a single problem until two pistons simultaneously decided to leave the block and go out to see the bright big world.

[@darklorddylan1316]

@@SpiderMax95 Yeah, my sister had a Rabbit convertible (What the golf was called in the US until somehwhat recently) it worked just fine until the heater core started leaking, fuel system failed, and it overheated constantly. All that happened in the space of a month lol.

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

@@darklorddylan1316 I had a similar experience with a Jetta that my ex owned, it was fine for a while, then it suddenly started having constant, massively expensive problems. The Germans really are good engineers, they're just really good at designing everything to fail once the warranty is up.

[@darklorddylan1316]

idontcare80 funny thing is. My sister's car was about 15 years out of warrant lol

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

@@darklorddylan1316 The Jetta was about 5 or 6 years out, I've seen a LOT of people have massive problems with their VWs, though. Supposedly, many of the quality issues are due to the VWs that are sold in the US being built in Mexico, but my cousin had a German-built GTI that kept leaving her stranded, so I'm convinced that VWs are just junk.

[@green461]

for diesels always keep a pair of gloves for refueling, seems every pump in the world is leaking a little and dirty.

[@tagajay3801]

You’re a legend 💪

[@chris_b44]

Just picked up a 2016 Touareg TDI to be the track car hauler/daily thanks to this video... however mine has 1/100 the mileage so reliability shouldn’t *knocks on wood* be an issue

[@Chpolly509]

Thats funny, I have never had the diesel/dirt all over the pump handle in Alberta. Looks intriguing though, can't wait to see how the VW does!

[@sani9238]

Slam it, Toyo race compound and take it to TMP for a hot lap.

[@CentiZen]

lol to slam it you just turn the dial on the left of the center console

[@cmspaz]

Air suspension ended in 2010 on the Treg, IIRC. They drive really interestingly in sport mode though, you have low bag (spring) pressure due to the lower ride height but a TON of damping force which means a lot of roll but it's slow and controlled. They're honestly very fun and rewarding to drive fast!

[@landroverSV]

Owned the first generation Touareg V8, bought it brand new and unfortunately it was a bomb. I was warned not to buy the first generation Touareg but I liked the way it looked and it had the V8. The only good thing that came from the purchase is that I traded it for a 2004 MK4 R32!

[@BucketList22]

I have a friend who had one, long story short, VW bought it back from her instead of replacing the entire dash (under warranty) for a third time. Hope you have better luck.

[@gypsymanjeff2184]

Just got an 06 V8 Reg..for 400$ cus it wouldnt start n he just bought a new car instead of fixing ..bonus 2 pumps later n VAROOM so roughly for 600 ive gotten a SWEEET REG...

[@serapisbey11]

Bro. Good SUV. Have one too. Hope to see all the mods you guys going to do to it.

[@SS-bp8yq]

My Touareg has 60K miles with only regular maintenance done, great vehicle!

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

Wow, 60k miles, that would be a lot if this were the 1920s!

[@SS-bp8yq]

@@PistonAvatarGuy Who said 60K is a lot?

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

@@SS-bp8yq You were saying that your VW made it to 60k with nothing but regular maintenance, but ANY vehicle that's halfway decent should be able to go at least twice that far with nothing but regular maintenance.

[@SS-bp8yq]

@@PistonAvatarGuy My response was to people commenting that VW's have nothing but issues.

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

@@SS-bp8yq 60k miles isn't enough to asses anything and those people are generally correct, VWs usually have constant problems.

[@ricepony33]

You really are a glutton for punishment and maintenance Pete. Bravo!