Volkswagen Touareg (2003 - 2009) 2.5 TDi 5d Auto (2003/53) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Someone with taste

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They love it. Following a mini UK tour and 1000 miles they wouldnt have wanted to be in any other car...neither would i.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes definitely. I'll go for the 3.0 V6 Tdi next.

What are you likely to buy next?

Another Touareg.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£15,000

When did you buy the car?

February 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes i got a very good deal. With only 46,000 miles from new.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a bigger car capable in the snow

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Everyone whose ever driven a Touareg long term will tell you thres not many better driving experiences to be had. After 6 months of ownership it STILL puts a huge smile on my face when i drive it....so relaxing, so comfortable! Having come from an Audi TT i was worried that the Touareg would handle like a boat. I seriously couldnt have been more wrong. After blasting around some twisty country lanes last week in Somerset i'm left actually quite amazed just how well it handles. Its grips fantastically and suffers very limited body roll...not at all as you expect it to handle looking at it. Its also suprisingly economical for such a big car. It returns 26mpg around town and 35mpg on a cruise, thats more than the TT ever did! Its only £225 a year to tax aswell. Bargain really!

What's it like to park?

Easiest car i've every had. Parking sensors front and rear and its not as long as most saloons.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No. Its 100% reliable.

What's most practical about your car?

Everything is practical about my Touareg.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Sat Nav and cruise control