Volkswagen Touran (2003 - 2010) 2.0 TDI PD SE 5d DSG (7 Seat) (2005/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It's a practical family car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Anyone that has been in it has liked it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Touran from the same dealer. The first time in >20 years I will have replaced a car with the same model.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£22,500
When did you buy the car?
October 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
The VW dealer where we bought the car had a demonstrator, gave a good part exhange on a 3 year old Multipla with 90k miles on it, and discounted the new Touran. Another VW dealer refused offer either discount, or part exchange and was unable to arrange a demonstrator.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
DSG gearbox, nice diesel engine, spacious interior and good driving position
What was the dealer like?
Very good. Servicing is surprisingly cheap. It's on the "computer service interval" scheme and requires servicing about once per 18/19k miles. The dealer always arranges a loan car while it's in for service or repair, usually one with a DSG gearbox.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not bad for a people carrier. Steering is automatically weighted for parking / town / motorway use. Cruises on the motorway very comfortably. Cabin noise is very dependent on road surface quality.
What's it like to park?
OK. Good visibility all round, if you stretch to look. A pillars are obstructive.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Warranty claim, alternator drive pulley sheared off. Software upgrade improved responsiveness of gearbox when pullling away and when starting to reverse. Uses a bit of oil. Was about 0.5lt/1k miles when new, but has settled down to 0.5lt/2~3k miles now.
What's most practical about your car?
Space, comfortable driving position for tall person, balance of fuel consumption and performance.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
DSG gearbox
