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#2175 of 2207 Re: Volkswagen's Troubled Touareg [noa1] by malcolmt Jul 27, 2007 (6:55 am)
Replying to: noa1 (May 10, 2007 1:24 pm) the cayenn is a vw touereg same frame and chasis the only thing thats difrent is engine and the name iv'e did my research and inspections dont buy german cars research study said japenease cars are the most reliable cars most german cars met average reliability ratings mercedesbenze was worst out of german cars in reliability mercedes is the worlds most expensive and all ther cars didnt meet a 1 out of 5 in reliabilty and just to say my mom owned a 2007 mercedes benz s class it cut off at the light the day she got it. she exchanged it for a mecedes benz e class bletec the steering failed on her took it back she asked for her money back they said no we only do exchanges we filled limon law mercedes benz had to compensate her 79000 doller dont ever buy mercedes
#2176 of 2207 I warn you !! dont DARE buy Touareg. Don't cry if you do!! by sguertin Sep 24, 2007 (8:31 pm)
Big big problem.....   I am writing car review for Touareg. I am now in my 2nd V-10 Twin Turbo Diesel Touareg (THE FIRST ONE I DROVE FOR 100 MILES BEFORE IT HAD ELECTRICAL MELTDOWN) Even after spending $60,000 and owning the car for two days and driving it just 100 miles, VW tried to force it on me after it had been in the shop for almost a month, turned out it took 7 weeks to fix car and after 30 days in the shop, it qualified for a LEMON and they were forced to give me a new car.   This is such a long story and don’t want to bore you with all the details but I bought the car at Commonwealth in Santa Ana CA and between them and VW corporate, it has been a nightmare. The Service Manager at Commonwealth is the only person worth mentioning that is decent human being   Problems include but not limited too   Brakes Electrical Rattles Squeaks Doors locks Odometer tracks 10-12% Faster than car is traveling meaning your warranty expires faster, your car needs service faster and it depreciates faster!!!!!   Please know I LOVED this car and in my opinion, there is not another SUV on the market that looks, as good but please do not buy this car on looks alone because you will be terribly disappointed.   BE AWARE: BE AWARE: BE AWARE: BE AWARE:   THE STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT LINE UP WITH THE DRIVERS SEAT OR THE DASHBOARD GAUGES!!!!!   ONCE YOU START DRIVING CAR, YOU MAY EXPERIENCE BACK AND SHOULDER PAIN BECAUSE YOUR BODY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. IF YOU DOUBT WHAT I AM SAYING, JUST GO SIT IN ONE, THEY ARE ALL THIS WAY AND VW IS DENYING IT. THEY SAY IT IS WITHIN SPEC BUT THE SPEC IS WRONG. THE AIRBAGS ALSO COULD FAIL YOU BECAUSE YOU’RE NOT SITTING STRAIGHT....   I have retained an attorney and contacted LA Times and all the automotive magazines to try and get the word out to potential buyers. Problem is you don’t notice it on a short test-drive, it is only when you start driving for a couple hours a day you start getting all the symptoms. I will fight until the end. VW Corporate up to this point has snubbed me and offered no solution to the problem and I have a so-called luxury vehicle that when I drive, I am totally uncomfortable.   If you want more info, just email me, I am happy to explain this and many other issues like brakes squeak, doors rattle, and parts pop-off easily, etc… If you buy this car, you will be sorry!! I promise! Replies to this message: gagrice (Sep 25, 2007 6:36 am) 08lr3 (Sep 25, 2007 7:39 am) jb_shin (Sep 25, 2007 1:47 pm)
#2177 of 2207 V-10 Touareg by ensconced Sep 25, 2007 (5:05 am)
Squertin, what year are these V-10's? Replies to this message: sguertin (Oct 03, 2007 8:30 pm)
#2178 of 2207 Re: I warn you !! dont DARE buy Touareg. Don't cry if you do!! [sguertin] by gagrice Sep 25, 2007 (6:36 am)
Replying to: sguertin (Sep 24, 2007 8:31 pm) I am holding off to see if they put the V6 TDI in for 2009. I may go ahead and get the Mercedes ML320 CDI. I do like the looks of the Touareg much more than the Mercedes.   Sorry to hear you have had so many problems. This does not look good for VW USA. Replies to this message: 08lr3 (Sep 25, 2007 7:39 am) jb_shin (Sep 25, 2007 1:47 pm)
#2179 of 2207 Re: I warn you !! dont DARE buy Touareg. Don't cry if you do!! [gagrice] by 08lr3 Sep 25, 2007 (7:39 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Sep 25, 2007 6:36 am) it sounds like VW is the now Land Rover in quality or lack there of. My 2008 LR2, other than a software update for the stereo (which I have yet to have done), has ran flawless in its first 4500 miles in just 2 short months of ownership.   I've been researching my next car, as I usually keep one about 2 years. My choices to date are the (in this order) Touareg, Q7, LR3.   Of late, its moved to the Q7, LR3,and Ridgeline (own 2006 - flawless in all quality aspects)   I'll keep on eye on Touareg - its not totally off the radar, but I keep hearing tons of issues. Much more than I read at the Land Rover site by far. Replies to this message: jb_shin (Sep 25, 2007 1:47 pm)
#2180 of 2207 Re: I warn you !! dont DARE buy Touareg. Don't cry if you do!! [08lr3] by jb_shin Sep 25, 2007 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: 08lr3 (Sep 25, 2007 7:39 am) Guess Land Rover really worked hard. The previous gen LR2 has a distinction of having been voted UK's worst car, in terms of reliability.
#2181 of 2207 Touareg follow up. Dont Dare buy! by sguertin Sep 25, 2007 (10:20 pm)
I bought the Touareg because I think it is the best looking SUV on the market. I did my research and the back breaker for me was the let a limited amount of V10's in California and I scooped one up.   The problem is that Volkswagen does not understand a luxury car or the market and the service is less than acceptable. My 2nd Touareg (1st one was a lemon) has been in the shop for over 35 days in its first 4 months with me. You may think it is just I that got a bad car but keep searching around, you will see the stories add up and hopefully, you will vote against buying one.   I would hate to say to my fellow bloggers Told Ya So...   My list of issues, arguments, and problems go miles deep. I have had brake problems, electrical problems, paint is very soft and scratches upon contact, the odometer is over 10% fast so your warranty expires faster, service is needed quicker and the car depreciates faster. Car rattles and the drivers seat and steering wheel do not line up. You have to lean about 2 inches to the left to line up the steering wheel with the gauges and your always sitting crooked.   Cant say much else but to not buy this car. If you do, dont be mad at anyone but yourself.... I am happy to sell my V10 to any of you!! Mine only has 8,000 miles on it Replies to this message: gagrice (Sep 27, 2007 6:04 am) panzer (Oct 11, 2007 1:13 pm)
#2182 of 2207 Re: Touareg follow up. Dont Dare buy! [sguertin] by gagrice Sep 27, 2007 (6:04 am)
Replying to: sguertin (Sep 25, 2007 10:20 pm) VW has won their class in several races, with the Touareg 5 cylinder diesel. I think it is the US buyer mentality of always wanting more HP that would conceive of a V10 for that vehicle. I would have bought one already if they had put a decent sized diesel into it. Then maybe it would be me writing all the ills I have had with my Touareg. The GL320 CDI is much more luxurious for about the same money. It has plenty of power and gets close to 30 MPG on the highway. Will VW ever learn? And I liked a lot about the 2005 Passat TDI that I owned. Especially driving it.
#2183 of 2207 Re: V-10 Touareg [ensconced] by sguertin Oct 03, 2007 (8:30 pm)
Replying to: ensconced (Sep 25, 2007 5:05 am) They are both 2006. The biggest problem with the Touareg for me is the drivers seat is not aligned with dash instruments and it causes you to lean to the left all the time. Check it out... they are all this way.
#2184 of 2207 Re: It's pretty clear very few will read this post anytime soon [drfill] by sguertin Oct 03, 2007 (8:39 pm)
Replying to: drfill (Jul 19, 2007 9:29 pm) I know how you feel and I ponied up $60K for mine. It looks great but there are all kinds of design challenges. Seats are short and uncomfortable, electronics are terrible... I must say my V10 TDI is fun.. the power is awesome but I have squeaky breaks, the dam thing rattles all over the place and now, since i have had to taken my car back to the dealer so many times, they think I am the villan so now they dont like me. I know they see me coming and they must say, shit, here comes that jerk again!   Like it is my fault!   Steve, you hit it on the head in your message! I got excited because the car looks so awesome and the Twin Turbo Diesel got me fired up but it is the biggest automotive mistake I have made and I have made plenty over the years.   NEVER BUY VOLKS.

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