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VW 'Towrig', Did anyone buy a Touareg? |
redshift |
Dec 19 2004, 08:23 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
It's Christmas, I just sold a guitar, and I am looking to buy a truck thing. Suggestions? I like the Towrig from the outside, and the inside is comfortable.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) If I don't get a truck thing. Maybe Karl will let me buy him out of his contract. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) No way I'd spend a penny of this on a teener! FORGET IT! I am about to buy a house, and I don't need a yard full of crap... to start.. -puts on good neighbor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) M |
seanery |
Dec 19 2004, 08:57 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Miles,
Our chief instructor for the Central Indiana Region PCA uses a Toureg to tow his 87 Carrera. It's a nice vehicle. If I didn't get a good size savings by having family at Chrysler I would probably have a V8 Toureg right now. Maybe not though, I love my Durango. |
redshift |
Dec 19 2004, 09:13 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Durango is a real truck, made for a real man. (what are you doing with one?) hah
I need to go to Atlanta, and drive all this stuff, 'build your car' online is not helping a damned thing. I wish they delivered. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) M |
Qarl |
Dec 19 2004, 10:02 AM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None |
Redshift, you see more like a Honda Excrement kinda guy to me!
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DuckRyder |
Dec 19 2004, 10:29 AM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
V10TDI.
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swood |
Dec 19 2004, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,839 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Strong Beach Member No.: 251 Region Association: None |
You won't like the limited MPG. Sucks gas big time. A friend has one. It's a great ride otherwise.
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Rhodes71/914 |
Dec 19 2004, 03:48 PM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
My mother has one V6 model, she loves it. I've driven it a few times, very nice ride. Gets better gas milage than the Land Rover Disco that she had.
I think she just bought it to make me jealous! |
redshift |
Dec 19 2004, 06:02 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Gas guzzler? Is this that new external combustion engine?
I hunted one down today, and I like it (not the color at all.. red over wheat thingy.. not me) but I think I will keep looking for a while here.. I looked over all the options, and I didn't want even one.. yIKES! What is the world coming to? I tested out a Turbo Beet too.. hey! That's fun! M |
Porsche Rescue |
Dec 19 2004, 07:16 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Last spring I bought a used Audi sedan from a woman who had just bought a new Toureg. She was having lots of trouble (major drive train issue but I can't remember what it was). Back to the dealer several times for weeks at a time. May have just been parts unavilable for such a new car. She said hers was not the only one with the problem. I would do some internet searching on problems before buying.
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ejm |
Dec 19 2004, 08:21 PM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel Group: Members Posts: 2,693 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None |
Early Touaregs had two drivetrain issues, both involving the transfer case. Some vehicles needed the entire unit replaced based on the production code cast in the case. The other problem involved severe tire scrubbing when turning. This was fixed with a software update and on some vehicles a new stepper motor. There were other problems many of the early production Touaregs had but they have all been resolved with software or hardware updates. The late '04's had all these issues resolved at the port or factory.
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BMartin914 |
Dec 19 2004, 08:24 PM
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a9146luvr |
Dec 19 2004, 10:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 55 Joined: 2-January 04 Member No.: 1,495 Region Association: None |
V10 starts at $53K( thats $53000.00) i think, heck V6 starts at $35K, i own a 914 for a reason, and it ain't cause i'm rich, glad to hear you are!
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BGman |
Dec 19 2004, 10:25 PM
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Greg Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 18-January 04 From: Owensboro, KY Member No.: 1,575 Region Association: None |
They must be awful nice guitars.
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redshift |
Dec 20 2004, 02:49 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
I just got the world record $$$ for a dead-mint 1956 Goldtop, with original strings. NOS, period.
I am shocked that it's gone, in a good way. Now all I have to do is wait for a 3rd party check from Indonesia. I can't sleep! M |
spare time toys |
Dec 20 2004, 07:49 AM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Ijust dropped my jetta off at the dealer for some warentee work. I went over and looked at the 05 Tour rag OMG they are in the $54000 range and not the TDI. Last time I looked the TDI was $53000 I hate to see what it goes for now. Sorry VW it looks like I go to Nissan for the Armada.
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redshift |
Dec 20 2004, 09:49 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
I didn't let them give me the anal probe, but the bloodsucker quoted me "around 46" for the V8 with a hitch.
It is way too much, I am looking for a 1964 Ford econoline as we breathe. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) M |
DuckRyder |
Dec 20 2004, 10:37 AM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
Your Touareg
V10 5.0L 4dr All-wheel Drive 5.0L 310hp 10-cylinder turbo Base MSRP $58,490 ~ Volkswagen 2004 Drivers Appreciation Program - National - 09/01/04 -$500 Engine: 5.0L V10 DOHC STD Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic STD 3.27 Axle Ratio STD GVWR: 6,956 lbs STD Tires: P255/55VR18 AS STD Wheels: 8.0J x 18" Alloy STD Heatable Front Bucket Seats STD Cricket Leather Seat Trim STD Monotone Paint Application STD Radio: Premium VI AM/FM Stereo w/Single CD Player STD 4-Corner Air Suspension STD Destination charge $615 Total MSRP*: $58,605 Your Touareg V8 4.2L 4dr All-wheel Drive 4.2L 310hp 8-cylinder Base MSRP $44,260 Engine: 4.2L V8 DOHC STD Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic STD 4.56 Axle Ratio STD GVWR: 6,494 lbs STD Tires: P255/55VR18 AS STD Wheels: 8.0J x 18" Alloy STD Heatable Front Bucket Seats STD Cricket Leather Seat Trim STD Monotone Paint Application STD Radio: Premium VI AM/FM Stereo w/Single CD Player STD Regular Ride Suspension STD Touareg Trailer Hitch $849 Destination charge $615 Total MSRP*: $45,724 Note to VW: Your "build your own site is rotten" But hey, the premium package is only 11,000.00 (no that isn't a typo) |
skline |
Dec 20 2004, 11:09 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
I would rather spend the money on the Porsche model, at least it has some resale.
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seanery |
Dec 20 2004, 11:20 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
you could probably get a used chili pepper for the price of a new toureg.
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Root_Werks |
Dec 20 2004, 12:12 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,337 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
A freind of mine has a 77' 911S, with a built 2.7CIS engine. A screamer for a CIS engine. Anywho! My wife and I were driving on the hwy the other day returning it and I noted a Porsche Cheyane(spelling? Who cares?), I zipped up, hmm "S" model. Sort of did a few little moves, zipped in front of it (leaving room) and the guy flipped his brights at me and beeped his horn in anger. I didn't cut him off, it was an intentional "lets play" move. Any other Porsche driver might have seen it as that and ether respectfully delcined the offer to play, or joined in the festive fun of prancing about for a while. But this asshole didn't know what I was asking of him. Which reminded me, yeah, he is driving an SUV and probably doesn't even know at one time, Porsches were air cooled sports cars.
Damn Porsche for building a POS SUV and having grocery getting put a band-aid on my little finger pussy ass drivers behind the wheel of of them. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) What a waste of a car/SUV/Station wagon, whatever they are. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/bootyshake.gif) |
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