Is this Touran good value and likely to be reliable?

2008 Volkswagen Touran with DSG for €8,500: is it good value and is it reliable?

Peter Evans (Castlemaine)

Jun 2013 Filed under: used car values

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Expert answer

Hi Peter,

Generally Tourans are pretty well made and the cabin in particular is very rugged indeed, a major consideration if you're going to be hauling kids around in the back of it. There are some reports swirling around on t'internet of gearbox issues, with some owners reporting that the DSG gearbox has failed when driving at speed, with literally explosive results. Other than that, it's the usual electrical niggles and some issues with the fuel injectors and pumps on the diesel engines.  As for value, if it's a petrol version, you might pick a 2008 model up for around €7,000-8,000, but if it's a diesel, expect to pay more like €11,000-12,000.

Let us know how you get on.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe