2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Sport Utility 4-door 4.2l *air Suspension* on 2040-cars
Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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I fell in love with this vehicle when I first saw her, and love her still . . . but it's time to let go.
This was 2004's Motor Trend SUV of the year for good reason. It was well ahead of it's time and, in many ways, remains so. She was fully loaded when I purchased her new in 2004 for almost $53,000. She has every option imaginable, including the full air suspension, rear differential lock, electronic parking assist front and back, the Premium Plus package which includes navigation and a premium audio system. A cold weather package was also optioned, which includes a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats. A frame hitch was added. The teak leather remains in immaculate condition, and is much nicer than that found on contemporary versions. She has a power telescoping and tilting wheel. If you are shopping this vehicle, you probably know what it's about. She is built like a tank; overbuilt, in fact, and she was designed in conjunction with Porsche. It is a good looking vehicle even today -- in fact, I was recently asked whether she was a Porsche. This vehicle has been very well maintained, with synthetic oil changes every 4,000 miles. She has recently enjoyed some substantial work, about $8,000 worth, at the local VW dealership. Among the very recent maintenance: new timing belt, thermostat and water pump; intake manifold with vacuum actuators; engine breather valve/purge valve; cam adjuster seals; differential lock motor; air bag harness; and a complete fuel system replacement (main and aux fuel pumps, filter regulator, transfer lines and suction jets). The transmission was recently checked for wear, and no metal or abnormal wear was discovered. Now for the anticipated wear: there are minor scuffs, and a scrape on the driver's side front bumper seen in the pics. There is some button peeling in the interior, which is a common issue in this model. The tire pressure monitoring light is on. There are some cracks in the wood trim, but minor and not really noticeable except on close inspection. There are two small chips in the front windshield, both smaller than a dime, neither in the line of sight and neither spreading. I suspect that there may be a need for a new valve body; it's not a concern to me, though, because I do not have a lead foot. About 7/32 tread left. She is a solid vehicle and remains my preferred daily driver. Of course, given her age, she must be sold as is, where is. But I have done my best to provide an accurate representation of current condition. Good Luck Bidding! A reasonable reserve has been set. Buyer responsible for shipping, but I will assist in coordination. |
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