2006 VW Touareg 2.5 TDI R5 - Detailed Review & Issues after 260 000 km

Detailed Review of a used VW Touareg 7L equipped with a 2.5 l R5 TDI engine.

I bought a used first gen. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. A Touareg with the 2nd worst engine it was available with (the worst reliability wise is the 5.0 V10 TDI) . So in this video you will see the exterior, interior, the engine, how it drives and also what kind of issues I had with it, and what kind of issues this particular model with this engine can have.

VW Touareg used car review
2.5 TDI R5 engine issues

0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Exterior
6:01 - Interior
10:33 - Underside
13:40 - Engine
15:27 - Driving
20:17 - Issues I had
23:22 - Known Engine issues

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never stop these please, so informative and very funny

[billturner]

Hi 2 years since i posted on here and my 2005 R5 2.5 tdi is still going strong
I have 200.000 miles on it now and in the tume i have had it i have replaced the 2 lower rear control arms and springs and 2 brake calipers discs and pads all round 2 oil services the centre prop shaft baring and 4 new tyres
The AC has got a whole in it and i will have to get that fixed
I will be sorting an oil leek on the engine i am almost sure its the turbo oil feed
But at 200.000 miles i think i will be changing the turbo as i do a lot of long European trips and dont want to be strsnded .
Your points about this engine being unreliable are not very valid in my opinion this car has 320.000kil 200.000miles on it and its going strong no smoke at any time its smooth and has good torque the gearbox is smooth and its a nice torrer for long holidays where you can travel all day on the motorway and still go off road at any time
The engine is easy to service with lots of room and easy access and lots of cheap parts
Yes a 3.0 v6 would be nice
But how much is a new timing chain on 1 of them
And how easy is it to stop the oil pouring out of it from every end ?
I fancy a Q7 next so will be watching your video on that
Or perhaps a x5 i dont know yet
But finally when i see my wife drive down the road with my little girl in the back seat i feel happy that they are in the strongest car ever made
And one thats worth 1100£ 😅
And thats a nice thought when you know how badly my wife drives 😅

[richardagblor]

Fantastic review. Have been driving this same model for three years now and it has hit 392000 and still running very well. Thanks for this and I think I have to start looking out for those signs asap

[akshayraj]

I've a touareg with the optional 19' wheels along with the standard suspension. The ride is pretty comfortable however a bit jittery when it is faced with really bad or no pavement bits. On the highway it is reaally comfortable.

[xyouskatex]

I love your content! Dont stop uploading!

[TheMrFishnDucks]

Informative and entertaining. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

[mnazari]

So glad to see you are back! You really have a very unique style! Please continue posting the great videos!

[kerkiraz]

Thank you fella I’m about to buy the bullet one of these and you’ve convinced me. Keep up the very good narration you hooked me your words 👍

[shlakser]

Thank you for the review! I was just about to buy a 2004 R5 for my wife as she is a new driver and I think the Touareg is a good and safe car for a new driver but there are so many things that could go wrong that I don't really would have the time to fix. Thank you once again and keep the quantity content coming 👍🍀

[Kiwi-sgyi]

Nice review, my R5 just clocked over 750, 00 original kms and still runs like a dream, the same R5 in T5 vans will easily run up these kms too, but as you've stated are several things to keep a close eye on... furthermore there's actually an optional 16" rim for the R5 Touareg as they have the smallest brakes of all the models...

[patrickcambridge]

I've been trolling the internet for reviews and this has to be the best and the funnest. Which is great because I live on a rock near the antartic and I am waiting 6 weeks for a ship to bring my V6 touareg to the Island. You made me laugh but you also made me feel pleased that I sold my 2.5 Touareg and waiting for my V6 version. But how do I now tell my dad that his Touareg 2.5 is sh**t ? He wont have a bad word said about his car. THe V6 is more economical as you said. Quite surprised that you said you would buy another one. Love your accent, . DJ Paddy, Falkand Islands Radio Presenter. There are no Touaregs on this island. It's only Land Rovers, so I will be the first to import one.

[Willy-qdqu]

Very interesting and complete review. I have myself a 2008 R5 TDI with only 125k kms. There is also an unfindable oil leak near the vaccum pump. Overall, i agree with the conclusion: A lot of car for the money. Cheers from France.

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Learned a lot from these video. Especially the body paint part thank you.

[williamunga]

I have finally seen your face. Good job. Keep it up.

[darkoampem]

Thank you for this video, I have been looking at Touaregs for a while now. I love your videos. I am considering either the passat or Touareg.

[firewdessisa]

Hi, I am VOLKSWAGEN TECHNICIAN in ETHIOPIA .I would like to appreciate you presentation.You describe it correctly the issue of this model.

[RelizEkpoJnr]

My first time. I heard the commentary while doing the dishes. Had to pay closer attention. It's a different car 🚗 review alright. Such a foul mouth 🤣. Subscribed!

[zijadjasarspahic]

Love your sarcastic presentation, very funny, keep it up. 👌👌

[ToyotatechDK]

I have a soft spot for the first gen Touareg

[billturner]

We I just got a 2005 one of these so let's see how it goes
Everything seams to work 2.5 tdi auto with 173000 miles
Wondering if I should change that water pump ??
I will get all the fluids changed and have the brakes thoroughly checked over
Let's see how it goes I will keep you all posted
Just had one test drive and so far impressed