Used Touaregs ... buying advice

[dmm_au]

A 2004 R5 for $48K, with 80,000 KMs

http://search.carsguide.news.com.au/news/show-car-details.do?vehicleId=NIMDDC013%3AE284&vehicleType=1

That doesn't sound like a bad price, although from the forums the 2004 has been a little troublesome. Still if it had the recall/enhancement work, it sounds like a good price for a good vehicle.

[dmm_au]

2006 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 7L MY05 R5 Luxury
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...gine_high=3000

This vehicle has been on the market for a little while now. I suspect it's priced too high, but may well be a good buy at the right price. Later models have fewer reported issues.

[dmm_au]

2005 R5 for $50K

http://search.carsguide.news.com.au/news/show-car-details.do?vehicleId=NIMBLLR11%3AUO6502&vehicleType=1

This might be worth a look, especially if it's had the recall.
It's done 84,848 kms. Is there a big service required at 100k or so?

p.s. If you find these postings annoying let me know, I don't intend to run a free advert for the car sales web pages!

[REDMKVGTI]

Unless you actually need a 4WD, don't do it.

[dmm_au]

I tend to agree, although some might be able to justfy the need for an AWD.
Perhaps someone who likes to go up to the snow fields or regularly drives on gravel roads?

[barefoot]

Unless you actually need a 4WD, don't do it.

Actually, 4wd/awd is an amazing thing (especially in wet weather). It's a much more balanced & predictable car, even when skids or loss of traction has occurred. I would much rather have my family in a 50/50 torque split front/rear 4wd/awd than a fwd or rwd.
Cheers