2004 VW Toureg - What to look for?!

[The Moose]

I've come across an 04 VW Toureg that is almost so cheap I can't not buy it! Almost no miles on the thing.

What are the major things to worry about?

I don't think it has air suspension which is a shame.

[E36GUY]

I think it's called the 'intermediate sharft bearing' on the prop shaft. It's not a case of if but when that will fail. Same issue with the Porsche Cayenne I had but I was able to get it fixed using VW parts for about £300.

No warning at all. Came out of a motorway services and accellerated and just 'bang bang bang' under the car. I had read about it so knew what it was but it was no less alarming!

Edited to add, no air suspension on a 14 year old car I would count as a positive.

[The Moose]

E36GUY said:

Edited to add, no air suspension on a 14 year old car I would count as a positive.

I guess less to go wrong! ha

[Earthdweller]

The Moose said:

I've come across an 04 VW Toureg that is almost so cheap I can't not buy it! Almost no miles on the thing.

What are the major things to worry about?

I don't think it has air suspension which is a huge plus .. ftfy .

[ZX10R NIN]

What engine?

[The Moose]

ZX10R NIN said:

What engine?

V8

[ZX10R NIN]

That's engine is okay.

[LayZ]

The Moose said:

ZX10R NIN said:

What engine?

V8

Very rare in the UK. Sold loads in the US. Its the Audi V8 isn't it? Supposed to be good.

[colin79666]

Check to see evidence of a tow bar.

[Big GT]

Propshaft . Get bearing changed when purchased otherwise every 70K

Gearbox valve chest. check smooth shifts between 4-5 and visa versa.

V8 solid engine. Touareg probably the best 4x4 of recent times but its a 2.5 ton car so you will get niggles

Use the search function loads of posts on car buying.