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Have the option to purchase a 2004 Touareg, here are some general facts and my pros/cons.
-V8
-75,000 Miles
-been in the family for roughly 10 years
Cons:
-Poor MPG
-Electrical gremlins, minor? Random warning lights
-popping when turning
-distinct gas smell near driver rear tire
Pros:
-power for days, makes driving fun again
-great stock sound system
-AWD makes towing a possibility
-over all condition great/good for the age
This would be a daily commuter, 60 miles round trip. Going in I knew the MPG was awful, can this be improved? Only other item that worries me a little is the popping when performing tight turns. Am I to assume this is the balljoints or a similar suspension component?
I'm mechanically inclined and perform 90 percent of all maintenance/repair work on my other vehicles. So turning a wrench doesn't scare me in the least.
Appreciate any input regarding the mechanicals and general insight about owning and operating a 2004 Touareg.
Thanks
-V8
-75,000 Miles
-been in the family for roughly 10 years
Cons:
-Poor MPG
-Electrical gremlins, minor? Random warning lights
-popping when turning
-distinct gas smell near driver rear tire
Pros:
-power for days, makes driving fun again
-great stock sound system
-AWD makes towing a possibility
-over all condition great/good for the age
This would be a daily commuter, 60 miles round trip. Going in I knew the MPG was awful, can this be improved? Only other item that worries me a little is the popping when performing tight turns. Am I to assume this is the balljoints or a similar suspension component?
I'm mechanically inclined and perform 90 percent of all maintenance/repair work on my other vehicles. So turning a wrench doesn't scare me in the least.
Appreciate any input regarding the mechanicals and general insight about owning and operating a 2004 Touareg.
Thanks