Hello and welcome to the forums.
When you say "Full service history", aside from oil/filter changes, what other service has been done on it?
As far as your questions:
1- Getting to 250K is possible but it's going to take some $$ to keep it in shape enough mechanically to get there
2- Repairs : expect PVC diaphragm, brakes, shocks/struts, main coolant (water) pump, secondary coolant pump, serpentine belt/idler pulley/tensioner, battery, wheel bearings. All these will depend on what has been serviced/replaced on the vehicle already.
3- My Treg only has ~119K on it, but I've spent ~ $3-4K on repairs/preventative maintenance.
4- There's no comparison between the Tiguan and Touareg. Built on different platforms and totally different ride quality. A warranty is nice though.

 

Or buy the diesel and tune and delete it and smoke bomb everywhere😂😂

 

Hi dpw325

The key to Touareg is proper maintenance. Finding a knowledgable and experienced Touareg Mechanic is a challenge - be sure to interview and acquire one before you need one. Note that not many VW Dealerships even have one.

Buy a VCDS from Ross Tech Website. Use it to scan Touareg BEFORE you buy Touareg. Then, use it to stay ahead of possible repairs and to make changes to “creature comforts”. You could also search and use this forum’s VCDS Locator thread to see if a member lives close to you and would be willing to come do a scan-before-you-buy for you.

I have 07 V8 140+k on it and do long adventures often (to Arctic Ocean, Northeast to Northwest, etc) and find my Touareg most comfortable and reliable whether in blizzard snows or dirt and rock roads.

Maintenance is expensive and repairs even more so. Getting and keeping a well maintained Touareg is a fantastic driving experience.

 

I'd trust the vr6 to hit 250k before I trust the 3.0 TDI. The TDI perhaps can do it, but it will take a heck load more cash to make it happen without any question

It sounds like you are very familiar with owning high-end and touchy European cars. This Touareg purchase would likely be perfect for you! Especially with the VR6.

 

2012 VR6 Sport with 130K miles. I love it. Even my normally slow wife has issues keeping it under 85 mph. BUT ...
"2- Repairs : expect PVC diaphragm, brakes, shocks/struts, main coolant (water) pump, secondary coolant pump, serpentine belt/idler pulley/tensioner, battery, wheel bearings. All these will depend on what has been serviced/replaced on the vehicle already. "
The plugs and water pump on mine were done before I owned it. I did the thermostat, PVC diaphragm and now need to look at the secondary coolant pump / wiring.

 

Any 12+ year old 100K mi+ German luxury car is likely to be a money pit. You will pay BMW and Mercedes prices for parts and service for a VW prestige vehicle. I can't say they are better or worse, but have you shopped BMW X5? They seem to be priced the same.

 

That’s if you’re stupid enough to buy genuine parts and take it to a VW dealer.

You can save a lot of money doing the work yourself (at least with basic fluid and filter changes) and buy good quality aftermarket parts to save money on part costs and labour (if you do the work yourself).

If not, take it to a specialist or a good regular mechanic, these cars aren’t rocket science