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V6, sound system I, bi-xenon headlights, Premium package (off-road gray w/ black)
2) I have been offered the following:
V6, sound system I, Premium Package 37k
V6 sound system I, Premium Package, bi-xenon 37.5k (though dealer did not know if he could find one).
Do these seem like good prices? Or should I try to get it a little lower.
Thanks all.
I can tell by looking at my VW and Audi dealerships that inventories are UP -- but there is nothing as sweet as ordering the car EXACTLY the way you want it about 3 - 5 months ahead of time. It is like getting a new car TWICE and the anticipation of the order's arrival is also exquisite.
Take the plunge, order EXACTLY what you want -- and if what you want actually is already here and the dealer can get it for you -- so much the better (unless you want to enjoy the countdown).
I have a Porsche, since it is only a play car it seats in the carport for months at the time and sometimes the battery goes dead.
Is a pain because first I have to go to the fuse panel by the footwell and connect the jumper cable to open the hood, maybe the Touareg is the same way, it has a special prong you pull out of the fuse box and connect the +.
please help
I still need to know, if anyone succesfully added on a 6 CD changer in the compartment and hooked directly to their "CD Changer ready" harness/connector...and what brand/model no. they used etc...
Thanks to all,
Also, SURPRISE!...there is no cell phone antenna on the T-Reg and so does anyone, have any experience with an external mounted antenna, without making holes, snaking thro' cable and connecting to cell mount holder's connector.
Thanks y'all!
http://www.touaregfaq.com
It seems that VW, have built "PIKs" into their systems, so that it recognizes non OEM addon systems. I have seen considerable e-mails on another site. Also, there has to be a direct connecting 13-pin plug, for the harness in that compartment...or an adapter some of which cost as much as $75.
Also, I hear Monsoon is a brand-name but since you stated it was a Blaupunkt...is it a sub-brand of Blaupunkt or a new OEM manufacturer, was what I was trying to determine....in case they sell the add-on units at a lower than $600 price VW want.
Anyone knowing all this should write and clear up.
Thanks y'all!
In my area out west that was true until about a month ago when Touaregs started to appear on the streets. I saw 3 different Touaregs the other day.
pablop: "Volvo must be giving some incentives to move them, and doing a good job of advertising safety. My well-respected and well-established independent Swedish car mechanic advised me to get the VW, even though he knew I would take the Volvo to him for service. Says the larger platform late model Volvos have been troublesome."
Modern Volvos based on the P2 platform are reasonably reliable considering how complex they are. Certainly as good as VW if that is saying much. The XC90 has the advantage of a year on the Touareg. Most XC90's have been sold at MSRP which says something for their demand. At least the overseas delivery is now discounted.
I haven't seen much advertising for the XC90 (unlike the barrage of Touareg commercials) but it certainly raked in the awards and has gotten good press which helps, plus Volvo's solid reputation for safety. The XC90 also hit the streets right after the big writeups about SUV safety and it answers the concerns of many growing families. It seems like every other couple we know is having children! The Touareg is probably as safe except in rollovers but appeals to a somewhat different market.
the fx is a sports car, those wide tires and low ride makes it so fast, it has less room in back and interior is a bit tight compared to the vw. styling is way different inside also. no wood, very simple no german touches,
take the one you really like more. not which one your scared of.
read as much as you can about them both.
http://www.autosupermart.com/shop/news/PR/2003infinitifx45.html
The Monsoon System in the other VW carlines is a Delco/Bose product...
It is, in fact, the Touareg that has won every major award for an SUV for 2004...Motor Trend, 4X4/OffRoad, Car and Driver, etc. Not the Volvo XC90.
Additionally, I am anxiously awaiting crash tests on the Touareg...I really believe the results will raise the bar in this category...
The XC90 dominated in 2003 when it was new and the Touareg has done well in 2004. One award the XC90 defended was this year's Northwest Automotive Press Association Mudfest which included the Touareg and Cayenne. All fine vehicles with some different strengths.
2. My dealership, in Southern California, does not have any White T-regs at this time -- they say VW ships them mainly black and reed-green.
3. Dealer said differential-locks only good for steep hills and extreme off-road. I said the VW web site says its good for rail and snow. They continued with their line of steep hills, etc.
4. Dealer said the Hummer rolled-over before a T-reg did. I ased to see the documentation. Told they did not have it.
5. Dealer had to slam the rear hatch 4 times to get the light off on the dash saying it open.
6. Dealer said T-reg is a 'hot' car right now.
7. Dealer said one can sit on the door and the door will close perfectly -- indicating how well its built.
8. When I test drove it (its a 6-cyc), just one little tap on the gas, and it jerked forward quite a bit.
9. While test driving there was a very dirtracting rattle. Dealer said it was the leather seats. I said it sound like it comming from the dash. Dealer seems to pretend not to hear my question.
10. Asked to see the owners manual. They said its sealed and only open it when you buy.
11. Asked what filtration level the in-cabin pollen air filter is. They said they do not know.
12. Asked how much to replace the in-cabin air filter. They said $90.
13. Kept asking me for my home phone number. I kept saying email is the best way to contact me.
14. Seemed hard to see little cars on my left hand side in the right side view mirror.
15. Road noise and vibration is about the same as my 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. I do not recall if I was in an air-ride T-reg.
16. Acceleration on the 6-cyc I drove was very satisfying.
No!
However, it is my impression that the Town Hall "used" to be for the FANS of a given marquis.
I am a fan of most things VW and Audi -- not all things. And, I suppose I could regail y'all with a few horror stories (some of them personal) that have happened to me in the course of almost 30 VW+Audi products, since 1977.
Nothing is perfect -- but, how about some more posts from some people who have "nuttin'but love" for VW's for a change?
Of course, this apparent growing trend is NOT limited to VW -- but with all due respect to the "numbers" issues VWGUILD discusses -- it seems the very first thing VW should do is include all maintenance in the warranty (and do that NOW); while simultaneously working on the QC over in der Fatherland.
These forums are "discussion" forums, where the good, the bad & the ugly are discussed.
Bob
venture an opinion. Go for the T-reg. Nissan
apparently felt to sell their product they had
to come out with an "in your face" style. So
far, they are selling their SUV. I can't for
the life of me understand how anyone can buy or
drive anything so blasted ugly. It reminds me
of a oversized go-cart with huge wheels. To me
the T-reg has class, especially inside.
In terms of reliability, I can't help but think
the complainers or people who think VW makes a
sloppy product are often the victim of a poor
dealer. My 2002 Passat wagon has 25,000 trouble-
free miles (except for 1 headlight). My dealer'
service department is excellent here in Houston.
I make a oil, lube, filter appt and I am in and
out in short order. I needed help in installing
a fancy new European made baby seat in the back.
I went in and the service writer and l mechanic
had it installed and I was on my way in 5 minutes.
I have heard from others that their service is
top notch. VOA's main problem in the US is that
some dealers are not up to snuff. To the T-reg
looker, check first into the dealer and find a
good one and buy the T-reg. I may get one myself.
My car is finished out so much better than the 5
Accords have owned over the years, I find it hard
to believe that everything under the skin is crap
as a few writers seem to think.
The pictures definitely do not do it justice. I'm not in the market to purchase another vehicle for another 2 years, so I haven't driven it. But on appearance alone it does everything right.
CLASSY
I test drove both those cars and my topline opinion is:
The FX-45 is ugly looking, has tight seating in front (I am 6ft tall) and back, has very poor driver visibility outside the vehicle. It just does not have that roomy, open, feeling of a true SUV on the inside. It does have great accceleration and drives more like a spots car instead of an SUV. It would suck a big lemon against the T-Reg, on any offroad or limited offroad use.
The Volvo XC-90 I drove, was rather stiff and had very poor acceleration. It is more like a schoolmarm or soccer Mom's car. It is cumbersome around country road bends/turns and not as nimble as the T-Reg. It can seat more - upto 7, with the third row seat, if that's what you need, but even the hauling space in the back, is pretty limited.
Yes, I just love driving my T-Reg...it did give me a few pangs of fear and doubt, in the beginnning, with the tire sensors and fuse blowouts, but it is settling in beautifully. It drives like a dream over highway, pavement, rough roads, railtracks, crossings. Even my V-6 has great accel./pickup normally - better still in S mode. The Tiptronic is great to upshift/downshift easily. As a cityslicker, I doubt I will ever use the locking diffs in Dallas...but who knows if I get invited to BBQ at the ranch in Crawford, TX...may need it. It is spacious, looks great, has great 360 Degree driver visibility. It has great trunk space, easily accessed from hatch door or glass during Christmas shopping. It's the Blue Silver with gray leather and attracts a lot of looks and comments on and off road from Hummer, Range Rover, FX-45 owners and car fans...even professional executive women types ooh and aaah over it - although that's not the reason I got it.
Yes, there a few still things that still boggle my mind, about opening and closing the back hatch and doors. The seat belt chime that mindlessly sounds, while you are parked with the engine running. Key fob remote with a mind of it's own...but now I chin it up in the mall parking lot and let people think I'm nuts.
Maybe I am...I love my Touareg!
Cy
As for looks, I think the FX is much much prettier. But I don't buy a car for the exterior, so who cares.
Anyone pleased/displeased with the navigation?
If I buy a t-reg, will women like me and perceive me much more and in a better light than they do with me currently driving a 1998 dodge stratus?
will a woman stay with me forever because I own this car?
I have heard women like to feel comforted etc. , seems like the t-reg is the perfect ticket...?
comments?
tidester, host
Shadow blue, V6, Premium Pkg II, Xenon headlights, Nav pkg. We offered $500 over invoice and settled for $1,300 over, so it was $2,300 off of sticker. We probably could have done better if we'd waited until the 31st, but they had the car we wanted (except we got tan leather instead of preferred dark leather). We are pleased.
We're thrilled with the car. I'm sure there will be quirks that come out that we can complain about, but for now it's all about the love. Seems tight, corners well, nice pickup (though I wish we could have afforded the V8!!!)
So, for markcincinnati, no negatives today. Will check back in as we drive our car and give feedback from both of us (so you get the male and female perspectives).
Rhino
BTW: GEICO doesn't seem to have this car in their records. It took my wife nearly an hour on the phone w/ them. Ended up w/ a very favorable rate ($84/pmt more than our Mazda 626), but we had to describe EVERYTHING to them even after we gave the VIN).
Can we all compare our insurance costs per month and by company and options? I know there are many other variables, like levels of coverage and residence zip codes etc... but are we paying a lot more or less than other comparable SUVs?
I pay around $106 a month with State Farm in Dallas.
Cy
Any comparison would be completely useless. You can call around to your agent and other companies to see if you can get a better rate or to see what the rate would be if you chose a different vehicle.
the dealer called and told me it arrived on his lot yesterday. i went down today to take a look, and take it for a spin around the block to see if i could spot any problems i would want taken care of before delivery.
the build # is 41000+, i don't remember the exact #. i told my sales guy about a couple of the problems posters on this board were complaining about, remote distance, rear hatch closing, am radio reception, etc. we took a little time and checked these out and it looks like vw has taken care of some of those earlier problems. everything seemed to work just fine.
i'll keep this board posted with periodic updates on the treg's progress or problems whatever the case may be.
also the dealer informed me that prices on v8 treg's are going up $1500 in january.
i did damage my freshly repainted front bumper, so dirito bros. agreed to give me a loaner while it was in the same body shop that had repaired the "delivery damage" best as i can tell, it needed to be at the body shop 7-10 working days. is a dealer required to disclose all repairs made on a vehicle?
apparently someone found that the passenger door panel needed replacing, because every time they rolled it back up it would pull the weather stripping with it. a new stereo amplifier was installed, because they thought that it was draining the battery. there is still a problem with the batteries inability to hold a charge, they are now waiting for parts/replacing sensors for the steering wheel heater and steering wheel instruments. I wasn't aware of any of the problems in this paragraph until i called dirito bros. to check on my car.
i left a voice message(again) on the owners vm. i begged for a the vehicle to be replaced by stating the obvious that this vehicle would need to be very close to a service bay.
he finally called me back a week later. before i could write down his cell phone number, my home phone rang. it was a t-rag spec. from corporate, the same one who didn't call me back until i went over his head back in sept. the spec did apologize that i have been without my vehicle for so long and asked me if i would like vw to repurchase or replace my vehicle. i told him that if i could get a very high vin number that i would take a replacement. am i stupid? mine was #48??. I then called the dealer and he was very upset with corporate(good cop bad cop?) for there lack of response. i'm very used to it. the dealer did say that they have had a number of problems with the earlier vin #'s. he did try to assure me that he wanted to make me a happy customer. i told him that i have put 5k mile on his loaner and it's 1,500 miles past its 1st scheduled maint. he told me not to worry about it but was talking about charging vw for the miles
i'm still driving the v8 loaner with out air susp., after driving both i recommend the air susp. i prefer stiffer ride. the loaner has a rattle in the instrument panel, an occasional noise that is reminesent of my old bugs speedo cable before it wears out, a defective windshield(ripples across the passenger side), and a passengers door with a sticky handle/latch that requires a couple of extra steps to close successfully. it's vin # is 4???
I'm hoping to have a new car by the end of jan. if i had know it was going to take this long, i would have waited for the diesel
could i be wrong in thinking that i can get a quality t-rag? i do know that i will not own one out of warranty.
hope to have good news to post in the new year.
Happy Holidays to All!!!
Now, about you CD Changer saga, do I gather correctly the Panasonic did not work and the Pioneer did and fitted into the little cubby hole? Did you try to get it fitted at Tweeter and they did not have the connector from Pioneer to VW 13 pin?
Thanks,
Cy
Thanks
Post subject: water leak under mats / wet carpets
Has anyone checked for wet carpets under mats? I have a big problem and need help.
I heard someone say that they had a problem with water in the cargo area under that mat? Where is your water at?
These guys are hard-core off-roaders, so for me, this award makes the Touareg a "legit" off-roader.
Bob
I guess one way to test where the water is comming from is to ford some water at the maximum depth and see where the water is comming in.
Steve, Host