Sure there is more technology with air suspension (though it is not that complex) but pleasure driving continuously adaptive suspension for me far surpasses the extra risk. My 2 c.

 

I have had my 05 V8 with air for nearly 2 years, and have had no issues with it. In fact, there haven't been alot of issues at all with the air suspension that I have seen on the forums. Obviously a few here and there, bt I would not say that it is a problem area.

Where in WI are you Wallbanger?

 

Thanks for all of the quick input. Sets my mind at ease regarding the air suspension.

I'm in Evansville, work in Madison.

 

Ditto Loco - 8 th year and only one issue - check valve $180 + labor.

 

I've had two Tregs so far and You couldn't give me one without air ride! It is an amazing system, very reliable and makes all the difference compared to steel...

 

Carefully we are all diehards here - look my logo!

 

Get air. Mine still worked fine at 161k miles.
If the car is from the saltbelt check the connections of the lines in the wheel well

 

There's an '07 V8 for sale at VW of Franklin (Milwaukee). No air but mint. It was mine.

 

Also Wallbanger, there were some issues with some of the early build Touaregs. 04's and early 05's. That being said, I have an early 05 and, knock on wood, have had no issues other than normal maintenance. Make sure if you get one near 80K that the timing belt, water pump, pulleys have been done, as that is a required 80K maintenance issue.

 

I have two, one with air and the other without. Get the air and make sure if you get one in the years you want that the items LocoLobo mentioned have been done.

siberian

 

Late 2004 and nothing major jet. 55k miles.

 

Early 2004 and ZERO problems. Rare, huh? The air suspension system is fantastic. Go for it.

 

Inspect the unions where the airlines go into the front struts VERY VERY carefully before buying.

These can corrode and snap off.

You may be lucky and get away with just a new union but if not, then you need need new front struts - not cheap.

Remember you are buying a car that was expensive when new and they don't get any cheaper to fix because they are now older and a fraction of the new price.