trae
Veteran Member
- Joined
- May 13, 2002
- Location
- Chicago Our Fair City
- TDI
- 3 prior TDIs - '97 B4 Passat Sedan, '96 Passat B4 Wagon, 2001 NB; Current - 2013 Audi Q7 TDI Pearl White Metallic - 2014 Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring - 1995 Moto Guzzi 1100 Sport Carb
Hi - we are considering becoming a single - car family and would like it to be a Touareg TDI.
I have been out of TDIs since 2009 when I bought an Escape Hybrid and while I like it in some respects, fuel economy is totally underwhelming compared to its predecessor, a '96 Passat TDI wagon, as is performance (Passat had 2x oversized injectors, a 2 1/2" straight pipe with no muffler, a Rocketchip program and a VR6 clutch).
Most used Touareg TDIs for sale appear to be listed well above book value whether dealer or private owner. Most reasonable price I've seen to date on something without a gazillion miles is $13,500 for a 2006 with 90k. But this is slightly in excess of the Edmunds' book value for the truck and $3k or so more than KBB for excellent condition. Any thoughts appreciated.
Also appreciated is any feedback on the V10 as opposed to the more-recent 6 cly single - turbo models. With no plans on towing 747s, I realize and would prefer the 6 due to likely far greater fuel and maintenance economies but am likely priced out of the market for a 6 unless anyone can turn me on to one in decent shape in the low 20's or less.
Again all info, advice and opinion appreciated. The Escape has had an intermittent issue with the brake control unit (or something like that) which can run in excess of $4k installed, i.e. what the car is worth; so while it isn't applying the ABS or flashing any CELs right now, I'd like to explore my options.
Thanks for any replies,
T. Rae
I have been out of TDIs since 2009 when I bought an Escape Hybrid and while I like it in some respects, fuel economy is totally underwhelming compared to its predecessor, a '96 Passat TDI wagon, as is performance (Passat had 2x oversized injectors, a 2 1/2" straight pipe with no muffler, a Rocketchip program and a VR6 clutch).
Most used Touareg TDIs for sale appear to be listed well above book value whether dealer or private owner. Most reasonable price I've seen to date on something without a gazillion miles is $13,500 for a 2006 with 90k. But this is slightly in excess of the Edmunds' book value for the truck and $3k or so more than KBB for excellent condition. Any thoughts appreciated.
Also appreciated is any feedback on the V10 as opposed to the more-recent 6 cly single - turbo models. With no plans on towing 747s, I realize and would prefer the 6 due to likely far greater fuel and maintenance economies but am likely priced out of the market for a 6 unless anyone can turn me on to one in decent shape in the low 20's or less.
Again all info, advice and opinion appreciated. The Escape has had an intermittent issue with the brake control unit (or something like that) which can run in excess of $4k installed, i.e. what the car is worth; so while it isn't applying the ABS or flashing any CELs right now, I'd like to explore my options.
Thanks for any replies,
T. Rae