Volkswagen Touareg used: advantages and disadvantages

Volkswagen Touareg - a pipe dream for most motorists. The reason is overpriced. However, getting a dream will help buying a car in the secondary market. But is it worth it to spend money on a used car?

The first owners of Volkswagen Touareg SUVs released from 2002 to 2006 year, sold cars in the event of engine, gearbox or transmission failure. A car stuffed with electronics crashed and recovery was expensive. Therefore, it is easier to change the car than to spend money on repairs.

Volkswagen Touareg gasoline engines are the headache of the manufacturer, which still gives the brand troubles.

In 2007, after restyling an SUV, the market saw an updated car. The basic equipment has changed. Power increased. Build quality has improved. The work of electronics has improved. Overall, the Volkswagen Touareg has grown in the eyes of buyers. It is noteworthy that the salon after restyling has not changed.

Volkswagen Touareg: advantages and disadvantages

The advent of a turbocharged in-line diesel engine with 5 cylinders added power to an already frisky car on the road. To maintain the engine in working condition, the manufacturer recommended the driver to fill in high-quality fuel and often change the oil. Ignoring the tips already at 100 thousands of kilometers killed the engine and block head. Turbine bearings also fail. Similar defects are observed in V-shaped 10 and 6-liter diesel engines.

In gasoline engines, when filling low-quality fuel, already on the 50-60 thousands of mileage, the phases of the gas distribution mechanism are lost. The gas pump also fails. When buying used a car with a gasoline engine, experts recommend that the buyer check the timing and compare the compression in the cylinders with the standards.

The Volkswagen Touareg, offered on the European market, has an Aisin 6 speed automatic. Noteworthy automatic transmission in oil consumption. Already at 50 thousands of mileage wear gears. And in SUVs with a powerful motor, transfer boxes fly out, and the differential lock drive motor fails.

Suspension advantages of the Volkswagen Touareg SUV. Springs, struts and pneumatics can easily cover 100 km without maintenance. Experts recommend replacing at 000 thousand, since problems begin after this mark. Driving performance, handling, cross-country ability and sound insulation are additional advantages of the car.

But the problems with the engine and transmission after the 100 thousandth mileage are of concern to buyers in the secondary market. The reason is the overpriced price of spare parts and the operation of the maintenance station.