[hamdogg]

Hey people.
I have spent almost an hour looking and reading for 'new buyers guide' and advice for new owners.
Found a few but they got off topic quickly and didn't offer advice pro or con.

I'm looking at a 4WD for ski access. (Live in Wanaka)
2004, V8 with 100,000k plus change. Just had cam-belt done plus full service from dealer.

Have done a lot of research, and found that its either heavy negative or positive. Nothing in the middle. Negative mostly around drive train (possibly not effecting the v8 as much?) and also regarding sensor and errors with electrical components.

My question: What has been your experience with repairs for these vehicles. Especially anyone that has had or still has the 04 V8 model.

Thanks guys...

 

[hamdogg]

Thanks for the reply. Not really answering my question though.
I have owned many cars before, and I can count from 2016 back to 2004 to figure out how old the vehicle is.
What I am after is peoples perspective of this car v's their other vehicle purchases.
I have asked this questions on other sites and gained my answer. I wont be a Touareg owner, at least not until generation 3 or later.

 

[hamdogg]

Thanks mate. Yeah I would rather the 3TDi, but looks like everyone else would rather those as well, so prices are still quite high.
My aim is for a solid 4WD to take kids and wife up the mountain here in Wanaka, petrol prices aren't an issue so thought the V8 should also be solid also. But what I have feedback on, is that repairs are higher than normal compared to other vehicles. A shame cause they are a good looking vehicle.
If I had the funds I would go for the generation 2, which is the same for most vehicles. Bugs are sorted out. But its $5,000 over my budget.

 

[hamdogg]

@noobytoogy yeah, what I meant was that I'd rather a 3rd generation vehicle as bugs are far less. But as you said the 2nd Gen is almost at an end so there is no way i'd be able to purchase a brand new Touareg end of this year.

Thanks for the replies guys. The one I am looking at seems to have a good history. last 3 years are accounted for including new cam belt and complete, $1200 service. I'd most certainly go for a 'hard' drive in the vehicle and then plug in a scanner to check codes. I do all beginner mech work myself. Oil, air, services, I also pulled apart my super-charger on the old mini... but that was easy and just needed to remember what I pulled out and where it went. But Euro vehicles require more than what I could manage.

After I get the full service history, I'll get a friend to go for a blat and then book a scan. Not much else I can do being 1200km away from the vehicle.
Again, thanks for the replies. I'm second guessing my original decision of not buying a Touareg...

 

[hamdogg]

no of course not. But I'm not flying 2 hours on a plane until I get a pre-check... Then I can go over it myself if I don;t think I'm wasting my time.