[nyfowler]

If you can break even, ditch it. 130K = time bomb.

 

[nyfowler]

Correct. Ditch while it’s run in, not run down.

 

[nyfowler]

Don't listen to Prius drivers out there. I'd much rather drive a high milage vehicle that has been looked after and that I know its history, than some newer unreliable junk.

As an interesting side note. My 2010 TDI Jetta got hit on my commute into work earlier this week, and I've been driving a 2020 Kia Forte Ex+ all week. My Jetta has 272k vs this new 10k, 10 year younger vehicle. I CAN'T STAND IT. If someone offered me a straight trade, I'd refuse it. I'm more upset about driving this junk than about my Jetta being under the knife!

Keep it and continue to take care of it..... they don't make them like they used to!

Your insurance company didn’t total a 10yo Jetta with 272K miles on it? Anyhow, 2020 Kia = complete POS to drive. And embarrassing to be seen in. But probably very reliable.

 

[nyfowler]

130k miles is a time bomb? Thats funny. I've owned handfuls of Volkswagen where I put double that mileage on them. It all comes down to how it was maintained or beaten.

You’re right. So am I. Based on the vintage fleet you listed in your signature, I’ll assume you own tools, diagnostics, know VAG products inside and out, and have garage space, and time to work on cars. And you’re probably good at it. So 130K Touareg for you is a new car. Or just “run in” as another poster said. Whatever that means. I am going to infer that the OP doesn’t share the aforementioned attributes. For him, his Touareg is an older 130K car that he just wants to get around in without headaches - and it’s served it’s purpose. He can get rid of it “break even.” 130K is a milestone at which cars have $$$ problems, regardless of make/model/cult following. So in the absence of tools/time/expertise/mechanic familiar with a Touareg (good luck), it make sense to sell. You should make him an offer. You’ll be a baller after rolling those yettas since Friends was prime time.

 

[nyfowler]

Correct, it’s a forum for people who want to keep their cars. The OP is questioning whether or not he should keep his. There are good arguments either way.