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louiebaby
5,338 posts
60 months
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Chrisw666 said: Output Flange said: If one were considering an X5, would there be any reason to expand one's horizons to include the Toerag? I'd say so (based on nothing but the fact it is also a big premium SUV). How much do they have in common with the Cayenne and Q7? I thought they shared an awful lot with the Cayenne. They do a 5 litre, V10 Turbo Diesel too, which must get SOME barge points...? (Not within budget of this thread though.)
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V8mate
34,915 posts
58 months
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Output Flange said: If one were considering an X5, would there be any reason to expand one's horizons to include the Toerag? Apropos nothing, they each carry very different associations. Like most VWs, the Touareg is anonymous and competent; the X5 is... well 'ard.
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edo
12,562 posts
134 months
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Jobbo said: W00DY said: I do too - though I'd want one with an engine. Never seen such extensive use of plastic covers under a bonnet! Needs more pictures 
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jonnydm
4,625 posts
78 months
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That Touareg looks good but for the money I'd probably go for an RX300.
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CampDavid
7,700 posts
67 months
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Jobbo said: I do too - though I'd want one with an engine. Never seen such extensive use of plastic covers under a bonnet! It's an easy thing to complain about, however, covering the bonnet in plastic is a super idea. It not only allows you to be more precise with the air flow under bonnet, which benifits cooling, it also cuts out unwanted engine noises. I'm not talking about lovely induction tones, I'm refering to the clicking of pumps and injectors, it really makes a huge difference
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phil_cardiff
1,703 posts
77 months
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Chaps, my well thumbed copy of Parkers New and Used car chooser (c2003) states that the E34 525i can ricket from 0-60 in 7.6 seconds? Is this really true?
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E38Ross
10,502 posts
81 months
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CampDavid said: Jobbo said: I do too - though I'd want one with an engine. Never seen such extensive use of plastic covers under a bonnet! It's an easy thing to complain about, however, covering the bonnet in plastic is a super idea. It not only allows you to be more precise with the air flow under bonnet, which benifits cooling, it also cuts out unwanted engine noises. I'm not talking about lovely induction tones, I'm refering to the clicking of pumps and injectors, it really makes a huge difference whilst it can be nice to "see" your engine...it's not much of an issue to be honest. as you say, cuts out unwanted noises and so forth. also makes anal people like me happy because it's easier to keep it clean
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Strawman
5,095 posts
76 months
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Chrisw666 said: How much do they have in common with the Cayenne and Q7? Same bodyshell, probably lots of other things as well.
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martynr
289 posts
43 months
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hornetrider
40,763 posts
74 months
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This thread used to have some standards - now we have got to the stage where we're posting 100 quid s  tters from Merseyside 
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V8mate
34,915 posts
58 months
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hornetrider said: This thread used to have some standards - now we have got to the stage where we're posting 100 quid s tters from Merseyside Oh, go on then. Post up a link to your ad. If it'll stop you crying.
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W00DY
7,848 posts
95 months
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Output Flange said: If one were considering an X5, would there be any reason to expand one's horizons to include the Toerag? Yes, can't hurt to look. I like both, but prefer the looks/interior/image of the Touareg. The V6 petrol is a lovely motor and much nicer than the 5 pot/V6 diesels (would like to have a go in a V10 though).
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Luke.
5,741 posts
119 months
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W00DY said: Yes, can't hurt to look. I like both, but prefer the looks/interior/image of the Touareg. The V6 petrol is a lovely motor and much nicer than the 5 pot/V6 diesels (would like to have a go in a V10 though). Interesting re the 3.2 V6. I assumed it was the one to avoid.
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funkyrobot
5,879 posts
97 months
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martynr said: Blimey, thanks. Is it a good idea to bid on something you haven't seen? There is no way I can get to Merseyside before Saturday at least!
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Jobbo
7,228 posts
133 months
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CampDavid said: Jobbo said: I do too - though I'd want one with an engine. Never seen such extensive use of plastic covers under a bonnet! It's an easy thing to complain about, however, covering the bonnet in plastic is a super idea. It not only allows you to be more precise with the air flow under bonnet, which benifits cooling, it also cuts out unwanted engine noises. I'm not talking about lovely induction tones, I'm refering to the clicking of pumps and injectors, it really makes a huge difference I should have separated those two sentences into paragraphs - they weren't intended to be linked! The 3.2 must be a bit weedy in a 2.5t car like the Touareg. The plastic covers under the bonnet are fine, just never seen anything like it even in higher end cars where refinement is paramount.
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W00DY
7,848 posts
95 months
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Luke. said: Interesting re the 3.2 V6. I assumed it was the one to avoid. I expected much the same, but the added refinement of the petrol really suits the Touareg. Plenty of shove and a lovely noise, but it was rather thirsty. Perhaps a V8 with LPG would be the perfect choice, but not tried one.
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hornetrider
40,763 posts
74 months
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V8mate said: Oh, go on then. Post up a link to your ad. If it'll stop you crying. As I say, we used to have standards. Der wouldn't stand for all this nail posting nonsense.
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CampDavid
7,700 posts
67 months
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hornetrider said: V8mate said: Oh, go on then. Post up a link to your ad. If it'll stop you crying. As I say, we used to have standards. Der wouldn't stand for all this nail posting nonsense. Think that 525tedius looks like a fine shed. Where is Der, I hope the old boy's doing well. I miss his sprawling posts
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Chrisw666
20,826 posts
68 months
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hornetrider said: As I say, we used to have standards. Der wouldn't stand for all this nail posting nonsense. To be fair the nail was posted with a purpose and at least a budget E34 fits the ethos of the smoker barge thread.
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BigTom85
700 posts
40 months
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phil_cardiff said: Chaps, my well thumbed copy of Parkers New and Used car chooser (c2003) states that the E34 525i can ricket from 0-60 in 7.6 seconds? Is this really true? No. 12 point something IIRC.
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