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2004 Volkswagen Touareg User Reviews

2004 Volkswagen Touareg Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 24 reviews

  • Performance:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Appearance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Build Quality:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Overall:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5

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PROS
"power" 10 reviews
"ride" 7 reviews
"comfortable car" 4 reviews
"speed" 4 reviews
"reliable car" 3 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 5 reviews
"expensive car" 4 reviews
"high maintenance" 2 reviews
"dealer" 2 reviews

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Bobby writes:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Review
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safe, quiet

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brake peda

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The Touareg — touchy brake pedal- a little too bitey for my taste, but it shed speed without alarm, even in panic mode. Good 4wd system for control, but useless for pulling anyone out of a ditch. Overall, a solid 8. Good car.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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DOCKLINE3 writes:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDi Review
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Comfort, speed, safety, economy, power

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Didn't like working with VW service centers but you can find local independent service people that will look after you just fine.

DOCKLINE3
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Great Car — We have really enjoyed this car. Its stylish with a 'never go out of fashion' look, has looked the same since it came out in 2004, the sister car of Porsche Cayenne but more powerful with an animal under the hood. OOzes with quality. It takes off like a spaceship with an Audi V10 TDI engine that has won formula one races for them. You feel really safe inside like a tank. In cold weather, the seats and steering wheel heat up, each seat with its own comfort controls same with the ac.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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vindmana writes:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Review
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The power

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High maintenance cost

vindmana
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Awesome! — I would love to own another one. The maintence costs were high however the comfort, handling, and performance more than made up for the down side. The 2004/ 2005 model years were prone to some defects but they also came with the option for a V8 and self-leveling suspension; both very cool features.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Logan writes:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Review
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Great Power

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Too tall of gears

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Houareg — This truck is sick! I can't wait to take it to the mountains this winter and take the mountain. Great performance. Loves to drink fuel, a little expensive on the long end. It's a very fun vehicle to drive. I can coax as much power out of this vehicle as I could out of a turbo'd nissan.

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Adrian writes:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Review
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Very good car, Great engine. Never cheap but great deal used.

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Rear visibility. VW is no longer a peoples car. Expensive new.

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A Luxury Suv From Vw? — We know VW as the peoples car, but recently they have moved upmarket with the Phaeton and now the Touareg. same car as Porsche Cayenne v6 except for styling. Both built in the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen Germany. Rival cars, BMW X5, Mercedes M class, Cayenne, Land Rover Discovery, etc.

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Jamie writes:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Review
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Comfortable, roomy and dependable.

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16-17 mgp!

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Luxury Suv — German quality superb to any American attempt. Great electronics and size. Good power. A must have for real estate.

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Peter writes:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Review
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Safety, off-roading

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Heavy car, needs more power, expensive service, a bit boring

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Safe But Annoying — The thing about this car is that it really depends on where you drive it and how. Now has a low rev gear box and individual wheel drive ( or what ever it is called ) for off-roading, so it should be good out there. On normal roads the Touareg is huge. When driving it you can feel how the wind catches the cars side. The car has loads of grip, since it ways closer to 3 tons, so it is safe in the snow and on ice. However, when you run out of grip, there is no chance of a recovery. In the cities you have either got to be a master of parallell parking or rich enough for car parks, and even in the parks you need to scan the place for the bigger parking slots. The build quality varies, apparently, with how much milage you have. Our car has been fine until about 160 000 km, when everything decided to brake at once, and the service station didn't help when they broke the rest of it while fixing the other parts. Bottom note is that it is a safe car, but you need money and patience to own it.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Sparkle13500 writes:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Review
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Fast, fun to drive, quiet engine, cabin. great breaks, see more above....

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Cost to fix, premium gas....

Sparkle13500
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2004 V6 Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 L....amazing Rig!!!!!!! — I love my 2004 TOUREG V6 AWD vehicle! I was looking at a jeep seeing as I have 4 big dogs and needed something rugid...the touareg was a government trade in vehicle...why they traded it in I still don't understand! Lots of cabin space, auto windsheild-wipers, nice heated leather seats, "peppy" engine with tip-tronic, dual climate control, realible car all the way aroound! My only issues would have to be price to fix parts and the whole premium gas thing but then again, nice cars always take premium so seeing that the TOUAREG is a luxury car, it's to be expected. The car has the turning capabilities of a sedan and the breaks of a porche. Quiet engine, very quiet ride, you don't really hear outside noises. If you like musc you are in luck! The TOUAREG has a great STOCK sound system with speakers in more places then you could imagine for optimal listening. I love going around racing people in it. Just driving the car in general gets me excited! I'm not a snow driver but when we had a big snow storm about a month ago, I sure did learn how with the help of the amamzing AWD machine. The traction control is anything but dull...Amazing if you ask me! Great for all driving conditions.

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Aaron writes:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Review
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Great on the road

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Annoying little problems keep me going back to the dealer

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Aaron's Vw Touareg Review — I would not recommend the 2004 VW Touareg to my friends...however, the SUV performs very well on the road and has a fine finish. The Touareg has an agressive stance on the road. It's been reliable all 76k miles, but has some issues with trim durability (covered under warranty earlier in ownership) not to mention the tire pressure sensor has been out for months...I dread the dealer! Oh yes, the brakes are amazing, but pads have been replaced three times at $700 a pop. I won't replace the VW but will go sportier soon.

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Gary writes:
2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Review
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Quick at any speed 310hp v8, gorgeous lines and curves, versatile SUV with fully capable rear and center differential and 19" range air suspension, and luxurious fit and finish inside with firm leather seats and ample standard accessories.

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16mpgs, not an intuitive Navigation System, expensive long-term maintenance - 80k checkup requires new timing belt at approx $1500 labor and parts.

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Touareg (love It) — I'm a VeeDuber for life because of the Touareg - An off-road vehicle that could handle as a sports car. Call me preppy, i even bought my wife the Touareg's cousin the Audi Q7. Both SUV's are built out of the same factory in Bratislava, Slovakia.

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Cost $11,499 Average Instant Market Value $13,678 Average Instant Market Value $17,956 Average Instant Market Value
Horsepower 220 225 247
Crash Test Rating 4 5 8
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 31.0 23.8 19.1
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.3 39.3 40.6

Reviews From Other Years

2010 Volkswagen Touareg Reviews

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My wife uses this car for the family and apart from it being thirsty on diesel (like all heavy SUVs), she loves it. It is comfortable, spacious and incredibly easy to drive with a surprisingly small ... Read More

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2007 Volkswagen Touareg Reviews

Penultimate Power Performance Suv With Exceptional Handling By packley

Penultimate SUV! V10 Diesel torque and economy, towing capability, This model VW made to show Porsche who is Boss! Exceptional off-road capability, but road ability is superb and not compromised, AND... Read More

I Like It By Chris

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg Reviews

My Favorite Mid-size Lux Suv By Brendan

Perhaps the most comfortable of the mid-size SUVs, it certainly handled better than any of the alternative. Equally agile in every type of weather I've thrown at it. Once I acclimated to the sticker... Read More

Sweet By James

I have owned this SUV for over a year. This thing runs great, only 1 warranty issue so far, the horn burnt out. That said I was on my way to Kingston and called the Dealer and they scheduled me righ... Read More

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2005 Volkswagen Touareg Reviews

Awesome Style / Crazy German Engineering By Roman

Touareg has a great style. It is very ergonomic and comfortable to drive. It goes everywhere you want it to go and fits inside everything you want. However, it drinks gas like crazy. The cost of maint... Read More

This Is The Best Suv I Have Ever Driven... Looking For Another One. By Nate

If you are looking for an SUV that kicks some serious booty... this is the one for you. The thing about this car is that, even though it is a V6, the sport mode really makes the difference. It's a gre... Read More

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