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Title: Sold my Touareg
Post by: blur911 on Dec 05, 2024, 08:48 AM
Probably the shortest time I've had a vehicle, just over 2 months.  It was a really nice vehicle, just not quite what we want right now. Not sure with what or when we'll be replacing it.
I lost a little money, but I did sell it for $2k more than I bought it for while also throwing in a set of alloys for winter wheels.  Taxes makes it still a slight loss.  First people who looked at it bought it.
We only put 1550km on it, 1300 of which was driving back from NB. 
(https://i.postimg.cc/C1c4QdL1/IMG-20240928-184404712-AE.jpg)
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: Tortoise on Dec 05, 2024, 11:04 AM
Damn, I was hoping to live vicariously through you .. I really like these and would consider one when it's time to let go of the Highlander.

Did it still drive well and feel well screwed together?
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: Bubba on Dec 05, 2024, 12:54 PM
Sad to see it go, but I hope it serves its new owners well.
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: blur911 on Dec 05, 2024, 01:00 PM
Quote from: Tortoise on Dec 05, 2024, 11:04 AMDamn, I was hoping to live vicariously through you .. I really like these and would consider one when it's time to let go of the Highlander.

Did it still drive well and feel well screwed together?

Apart from a few tiny spots of rust here and there it still looked great and drove great.  Towed at least as well as our Cayenne, 8-speed transmission was better for towing, just less power which wasn't really an issue. Buyer wanted it for towing their travel trailer.  Hope he gets good use out of it.

We didn't like how the rear seats folded at an angle, the dogs would slip on it and the liner we put in kept moving.  It was also a bit too nice to haul 3 dogs around in, we'd always take the Outback if bringing the dogs.

Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: Johnnymac on Dec 05, 2024, 01:39 PM
Well you did say it wasn't going to be a long term thing.  On another note, I hope you and your family are doing okay.  We were all a bit concerned when you told us why you ended having to buy this so suddenly.

So are you back in the market for another bigger SUV, or are you pausing for the winter months?
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: Gurgie on Dec 05, 2024, 02:17 PM
Was a nice ride, but completely understand it wasn't really suited for your needs.

What's on the shortlist? Looking at a similar Pilot to the one you had? Another Cayenne?
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: blur911 on Dec 05, 2024, 04:51 PM
I've paused actively looking for anything, but still keeping an eye open for local deals.   We're doing ok, I'm going to physio, muscle in my shoulder might be torn, still dealing with insurance and lawyers and stuff.

I don't know what vehicle we need next, might depend on what dies first, the Outback or the Cayenne.  Pilot might still be on our short list. 
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: RRocket on Dec 05, 2024, 07:26 PM
Interested to see what's next!
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: Johnnymac on Feb 04, 2025, 06:28 PM
Hey Blur this just popped up on Facebook marketplace back east.  Thought it might interest you.

https://www.facebook.com/share/15wjhWa1C7/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: blur911 on Feb 07, 2025, 10:23 AM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Feb 04, 2025, 06:28 PMHey Blur this just popped up on Facebook marketplace back east.  Thought it might interest you.

https://www.facebook.com/share/15wjhWa1C7/?mibextid=wwXIfr

That is pretty nice.  Wife doesn't want black leather interior though...
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: Johnnymac on Feb 17, 2025, 10:02 AM
Another local one, this time with a red interior.   It sure if third row is a must or just an okay towing capacity?  Can't remember the full requirements you were looking for.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19t53QdbNW/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: blur911 on Feb 24, 2025, 06:23 PM
Quote from: Johnnymac on Feb 17, 2025, 10:02 AMAnother local one, this time with a red interior.   It sure if third row is a must or just an okay towing capacity?  Can't remember the full requirements you were looking for.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19t53QdbNW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

That seemed like a decent deal.  It sold.
Looked at a friend's 2017 X5 today, didn't like it much for roominess in back.  Think it's more cramped than my Cayenne.
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: blur911 on Apr 03, 2025, 07:21 PM
Thoughts?

https://www.kingstonvw.ca/used/vehicle/2021-volkswagen-atlas-36-fsi-comfortline-id14046447.htm
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: Careener on Apr 03, 2025, 09:29 PM
Mileage seems a bit high at 195000
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: Blizzard on Apr 04, 2025, 10:26 AM
What's the deal with the stock photos? Is it really hard for them to upload actual photos of the car? I wouldn't even waste my time going to see the car unless it was super close by, because who knows what else they're cutting corners on.
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: blur911 on Apr 04, 2025, 12:00 PM
Quote from: Blizzard on Apr 04, 2025, 10:26 AMWhat's the deal with the stock photos? Is it really hard for them to upload actual photos of the car? I wouldn't even waste my time going to see the car unless it was super close by, because who knows what else they're cutting corners on.

Dealer is actually close by. I stopped and looked at it quickly a couple of days ago.  It had just came in and was being detailed, so that's why no actual photos yet.
It is high mileage, but price reflects that.
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: blur911 on May 10, 2025, 12:21 PM
So I looked at at 2013 Audi Q7, they are cheaper than a Pilot and pretty comparable.

Anyone want to bring me to my senses?  :o
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: Oliver on May 11, 2025, 03:08 PM
Quote from: blur911 on May 10, 2025, 12:21 PMSo I looked at at 2013 Audi Q7, they are cheaper than a Pilot and pretty comparable.

Anyone want to bring me to my senses?  :o

A friend of mine had a loaded 2011 TDI for a while and aside from some minor electrical gremlins his was quite reliable.
Title: Re: Sold my Touareg
Post by: Tortoise on May 12, 2025, 10:54 AM
Do it!!!

Though, I'd be more inclined to go with a 2nd Gen Q7.