4x4's + VW Toureg
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My g/f currently runs a Golf V5 and she is wanting a 4x4 instead for the dogs to fit in more comfortably. It would be as a second car as we commute in my Co Car most days - thus the MPG is not a massive issue - the Golf gets around 23mpg about town so something similar would be fine. She has a very short list of Audi or VW. At this price Audi is out, leaving the VW Toureg. I have seen some examples with 80k + about the right price (the mileage isn't that much of an issue as it is a second car) Can anyone shed any light on costs to run, model to go for, maintenance etc? Or any other 4x4 suggestions which might fit the bill?
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Well I have already shown her a couple of Audi Avants but she likes the higher driving position and doesn't like the estate body shape. (of course you and I know that they are essentially the same shape only with higher ride height) Deep down though I wouldn't mind having a 4x4 for a while now I have looked at a couple.
Subaru Forester. (Though not exactly high driving position)
4x4 's (in the RangeRover,Cayenne etc form) are not ideal dog carriers. Too High and space inside is compromised by wheel arch intrusion.
But she wants one and that no doubt outweighs logic.
What about the smaller ones like the Jeep Patriot? 2.0 VW diesel engine, so a reasonable degree of practicality
4x4 's (in the RangeRover,Cayenne etc form) are not ideal dog carriers. Too High and space inside is compromised by wheel arch intrusion.
But she wants one and that no doubt outweighs logic.
What about the smaller ones like the Jeep Patriot? 2.0 VW diesel engine, so a reasonable degree of practicality
Amateurish said:
Porsche Cayenne. Early models are sub 10k now I believe. Surely the PH choice?
Buyers guide for early Cayennes in this month's EVO mag; didn't really get a glowing report but sounds like the 3.2 should be ok to go with? The suggestion was however that JZM have stopped selling early Cayennes altogether due to the number of issues they have with them... which might question whether or not a Tourag would be a good idea if they share much of the same running gear? We went for a Freelander for the dogs, It replaced a Saab 95 estate.
The Saab had much more spacein the back but the Freelander is much better on the fields/muddy car parks where we take the dogs. Not a lot of difference on the mpg
Our 2 pointers aged 18months and 5yrs have no probs getting in/out although an old fat lab may have a little more difficulty.
The Saab had much more spacein the back but the Freelander is much better on the fields/muddy car parks where we take the dogs. Not a lot of difference on the mpg
Our 2 pointers aged 18months and 5yrs have no probs getting in/out although an old fat lab may have a little more difficulty.
I'd be interested in peoples opinions of the Toureg.
My gf loves 4x4’s and her current Rav 4 is getting a bit old now so she’s after another car. I don’t really get the 4x4 thing unless you need it (i.e. you live in the sticks up a muddy mountain) but hey, each to their own. As I’m the resident car expert in her life she asked me about the Toureg.
It’s the nicest looking 4x4 out there in my opinion but I’ve heard it’s not that great to drive and there are better cars in its class.
I did tell her that I’ve never driven a good VW and I’ve tried a lot of them over the years albeit not the sporting models. I include a Mk3 16v GTi in that ;-) I don't think that's what she wanted to hear as she has her heart set on a Toureg now.
My gf loves 4x4’s and her current Rav 4 is getting a bit old now so she’s after another car. I don’t really get the 4x4 thing unless you need it (i.e. you live in the sticks up a muddy mountain) but hey, each to their own. As I’m the resident car expert in her life she asked me about the Toureg.
It’s the nicest looking 4x4 out there in my opinion but I’ve heard it’s not that great to drive and there are better cars in its class.
I did tell her that I’ve never driven a good VW and I’ve tried a lot of them over the years albeit not the sporting models. I include a Mk3 16v GTi in that ;-) I don't think that's what she wanted to hear as she has her heart set on a Toureg now.
Touraegs are well made, fairly good looking, can cope with a bit of of roading.
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