Tahoe

 

Depends on whether you prefer to stay in the VAG family. Personally I'd go with a Cayenne, which is the closest thing to a Touareg size-wise. A Q8 would be a good choice too.

 

Just bought my wife an Atlas SE (V6 Fwd). We are happy with that purchase. Would have liked to have all the bells and whistles without the pano-roof, but had to settle on the SE.

I find it very hard to find anything that would compete for how I like to drive. Not aggressive, but enthusiastic. I am not a point-A to point-B driver. I like to enjoy the drive.

Had a '20 Edge Limited for a rental for a week. That was a nice drive.

 

If I had to replace the Touareg suddenly, I'd be looking at a Golf Sportwagen 4motion; probably have to go slightly used as they are no longer made. A Golf R is a second option.

Longer term, I am watching the GMC Yukon XL with the 3.0L diesel. There is a lot that is unknown about this one, such as reliability, real-world fuel economy, fuel tank size, and towing capacity

 

If I had to replace the Touareg suddenly, I'd be looking at a Golf Sportwagen 4motion; probably have to go slightly used as they are no longer made. A Golf R is a second option.

My other vehicle is a BMW 328x iDrive Sport Wagon. Fantastic drive, economical, and reliable. I would say that it is a little more refined compared to the Golf. Good comparison.

 

It wouldn't be a VAG product (no Audi VW Porsche etc). I HATE HATE HATE the idea, but when I eventually MUST get a replacement vehicle it might be a ....pickup truck.....sigh....

"Maybe" another SUV, but it would have to have an 8000 tow capacity. And as a daily driver get nearly 20 mpg.

 

Been thinking about this lately, too... Honda Passport intrigues me a lot. Also thinking maybe a Tacoma. I don't know, man... like you, I am all over the place. I feel like the new Acura RDX is a good option. Chevy's and GMC's new Tahoe/Yukon also looks appealing. We'll see lol. Watch me end up in a BMW 3 series

 

Before getting the T'reg this last year, I considered the Q5, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Tacoma, X3.... Really came down to economy, capability, and fun to drive. Tough to beat what we already have especially with the TDI and warranty.

 

I had a Grand Cherokee for a rental a few months back.......felt like I was riding in a Jeep Wrangler.....ride quality not even close to a Touareg or Audi Q7.

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I am starting to think about my next vehicle to replace my 2016 Lux. I would purchase a new Treg, if only that was an option.

In looking for a replacement, I am all over the place: Atlas Cross Sport, Cayenne, Macon, Explorer, Aviator, Q7, Q8, Telluride/Palisades, Pilot, Passport, MDX, Q50, etc. I start looking at vehicles in the $45K to $50K, and then all of a sudden, I am looking at vehicles approaching $90K.

Just curious, what are other Touareg owners considering?

I am starting to think about my next vehicle to replace my 2016 Lux. I would purchase a new Treg, if only that was an option.

In looking for a replacement, I am all over the place: Atlas Cross Sport, Cayenne, Macon, Explorer, Aviator, Q7, Q8, Telluride/Palisades, Pilot, Passport, MDX, Q50, etc. I start looking at vehicles in the $45K to $50K, and then all of a sudden, I am looking at vehicles approaching $90K.

Just curious, what are other Touareg owners considering?

Can I ask you, is your 2016 TDI version? and what is the mileage? just in case you want to sell. Thx. Pls PM me.

 

Q8 would be on the list

 

Volvo XC60 maybe

 

I will be keeping the touareg for quite a while since I've only had it for a couple years and only has 62K miles on it. My wife drives a '15 Q5 and she said the only day when we were out, that the T'reg is way better than her vehicle.
If I had to decide right now what I would get to replace it, would probably be a Cayenne. I really like the RS Q8, but will never be able to afford one of those, even used.

 

If I had to give up my Touareg right now, I'd be going after a ml550, GLS450, Land Cruiser, Cayenne, Q7 w/ supercharged 3.0 - Those would all maintain my current needs in a daily driver.

 

Genesis GV80 perhaps

 

nice necro

 

I’m picking up a 30K mile 2016 Touareg TDI with 100K/8+ Years remaining warranty in 2 weeks. It is my goal to drive it at least 10 years, at which point I will be 38 and it will be 2032.

Absolutely no clue what I’ll be looking at when the time comes. Probably an Audi though

 

How is the warranty so long? the class action extension was 4 years/48k from modification or 10/100k from in service date?

 

Well, I just did this. Traded in my 2017 Wolfsburg for a 2019 Arteon plus a check! Just not an SUV guy and I gave one of the best nearly two years to make me one.

 

Mmmm. Love the Arteon. Excellent choice. Absolute class and luxury. Pics???

 

No DQ381 but it has been a welcome addition to my VW history. A few cell phone pix once home.

 

Great color! Is that Red, or is that orange?

I like it.

 

Thanks, it is officially named Chili Red. Was a primary reason I purchased since it wasn't black, white or silver.

 

Love it. Which engine?

 

This is the base SE model, fwd, 248 hp / 258 ft lb. Pleasantly surprised I'm enjoying it more than I hoped for after the Touareg.

 

Go APR Plus and don’t look back! Should get you to 330/340HP

 

Will be done soon.

 

I'm so retro this is the 1st I've even heard of a Arteon 🤷‍♂️

I should get out more lol

 

woah, yeah they've been for sale since 2018. successor to the CC.

 

Huge fan of the R-Line myself.. especially in an exotic color like so

 

Since everyone is concerned about Wangs confusion I'll take mine somewhere else

 

How is the warranty so long? the class action extension was 4 years/48k from modification or 10/100k from in service date?

well it's 3 yr/36,000 mi basic, 10 yr/100,000 mi powertrain. it depends on the original/first
in-service date.

Yes but his confusion is why did Wang state he has another eight years of warranty

My T has a bit of a story to it. It’s a 2016 stop-sale, it was never sold until 5/2019. So the warranty ticker Began in May of 2019, so the powertrain and dieselgate warranties go to 5/2029 and 100K/120K miles.

Currently at 65K miles so 35K since I scooped it January 2022. Lifetime average per fuelly is 25.6 mpg and I haven’t had a single problem. Love this machine

 

Nice !

 

Looks like there are one or two still out there in MO. Dealer seems to want 2016 retail price.

 

lol who knows what that dealer is smoking. Those have been for sale for years at MSRP