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#1835 of 2207 buying opportunity? by steve_ HOST Apr 13, 2004 (12:48 pm)
Sounds like incentives are coming:   Volkswagen abandons the high road, ratchets up the deals (Channel News Asia)   Steve, Host
#1836 of 2207 2005 Models by okg0 Apr 16, 2004 (8:01 pm)
Does anyone know if there are any planned improvements or new feaures on the 2005 Touareg models? Like an improved NAV system?
#1837 of 2207 Towing without Adjustable Suspension by mike3 Apr 19, 2004 (10:18 am)
I'm very interested in purchasing a VW Tourage. I two a 22ft SeaRay Bowrider that weighs approx 4200lbs (an addition 1500lbs for the trailer). I've read a couple of really good reviews about the Touareg's towing capabilities but both of towing tests were conducted on vehicles with the adjustable suspension. I don't think I want the adjustable suspension so I was wondering if any body has any experiences to share on how the vehicle the standard suspension handles when towing heavy loads. Replies to this message: panzer (Apr 20, 2004 9:29 am)
#1838 of 2207 Re: Towing without Adjustable Suspension [mike3 #1837] by panzer Apr 20, 2004 (9:29 am)
Replying to: mike3 (Apr 19, 2004 10:18 am) I haven't towed with my Touareg yet, but I have the air suspension and I'm glad I went for it. The auto ride is much better than the stock ride. It seems like if you have a choice and want the best towing performance, you want air to level the car, etc. On the other hand, the truck handles fine without the air, so it should tow loads well, within its capability.
#1839 of 2207 Re: Towing without Adjustable Suspension by spockcat Apr 21, 2004 (7:58 am)
While most boat trailers have relatively low tongue weights, you will find that the air suspension is better for towing as it automatically levels the car so you will not get any rear end sag if you do have a heavy tongue weight.
#1840 of 2207 A tale of four test drives. . . by markcincinnati Apr 26, 2004 (1:31 pm)
. . .back to back to back to back:   V6 Cayenne, V8 Cayenne, V6 Touareg, V8 Touareg.   Price no object:   V6 Cayenne OK, V8 Cayenne, O-Wow, V6 Touareg OK-, V8 Touareg O-Wow.   Price an object, order of price/preference:   V6 Cayenne (the bargain of the bunch on price alone)   V8 Touareg (the bargain of the bunch on price+performance/content)   V8 Cayenne (great ride, but where is the additional $14,800?)   V6 Touareg (overpriced, underpowered, unwanted, unwise and should be discontinued, in any town where there is also a Porsche dealership).   And, the winner by $14,800 plus a nicer interior = Touareg V8 cranked to about $50,000 MSRP.   And, the loser, by virtue of lackluster performance and similar price point when compared to the slightly more powerful and higher contented Cayenne V6 = Touareg V6 cranked to about $42,000 MSRP.   ====   Now, hold on there before you castigate me:   These are opinions, and these are ONLY my opinions -- your opinion is no less valuable.   The downside of the Cayenne: no telematics at any price.   The upside of the Cayenne: maintenance is included in the price.   The downside of the V6 Touareg, besides the above?: First 50,000 minimum maintenance requirements ~ $2,200 (slightly higher for the V8).   Why anyone who doesn't care about On*Star would even consider a Touareg V6 when the Cayenne is ~ the same price and has no nickle and diming future (the maintenance) and has mo' power -- beats me.   Why anyone would consider the $64,800 Cayenne (which does not include sat nav) when compared to the $50,000 Touareg (which does include sat nav and some other nice stuff that the Cayenne lacks at that price point [$64,800]) -- beats me.   Now, if you could only get the V8 Touareg with the maintenance costs built into the sticker (and perhaps discounted since they would be prepaid).   Color me impressed with VW.   P.S. also test drove an R32 - wheeeeeeeeeee! Replies to this message: rowee (Apr 30, 2004 8:32 am) highender (Apr 30, 2004 10:09 am) markcincinnati (Apr 30, 2004 12:42 pm) highender (May 03, 2004 2:16 pm) panzer (May 07, 2004 4:43 pm) markcincinnati (May 10, 2004 9:04 am)
#1842 of 2207 Re: A tale of four test drives. . . [markcincinnati #1840] by rowee Apr 30, 2004 (8:32 am)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Apr 26, 2004 1:31 pm) "Down side of the v6..." I would add one more very important issue, ignored for some reason by the u.s. consumer; The engine! Yes, this v6 engine known to the Europeans as a winner on the audi/VW range is preforming poorly when merged with the T-Reg. It seems the Torque is low and the car is sluggish to say the least. The Europeans are ignoring the v6 version and opting for the v8. Looking at the great burgin prices of the v8 in the u.s. market, I fail to understand any body choosing the infiriore v6.
#1843 of 2207 NOT MY T-REG by dane100 Apr 30, 2004 (9:09 am)
I seem to be driving a different car. I have a V6 which I purchased in late Feb. It now has 3500 miles. Last tank I got 19.6 miles driving in Mpls. freeway rush hour traffic.(Miles driven divided by gallons purchased) I have had no problems with car at all. Mileage improved when I decided to drive car rather than have it drive me. You have to use Tac and transmission, The vehicle becomes a lot more fun. I got poor mileage on trip to door county home, but I was only car on township roads driving through 10-12 inch drirfts in a 40 mile ahour wind, mileage dropped to 9. I also own 76 911 targa,2000 saab 9-3 a 93 ranger 4x4(120k) should get rid of it but it just keeps running.

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