Touareg Owner thinking of H3

[Spuds]

The VW 50K bumper to bumper warranty pretty much cleared up all issues and since the warranty has run out, have not had any problems. At about 5700# and 240 hp, the Touareg is no screamer.....but the 6 speed Triptonic helps. I easily get 20 mpg on a 30 mile round trip commute, if the traffic is not stop and go.

I got to thinking about a 4 door Rubicon and decided to see how an H3 compared.

Frankly, I was more impressed with the H3 for a daily driver.

Any info on what V-8 it will be getting?

The older V6 Touareg is also very slow, so the transition to the H3 should be easy. Side windows are not a problem, but rear vision is terrible. Plan to have a rear camera or Hitchcam installed for safety when backing up.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

The older V6 Touareg is also very slow, so the transition to the H3 should be easy. Side windows are not a problem, but rear vision is terrible. Plan to have a rear camera or Hitchcam installed for safety when backing up.

Not sure what you're comparing rearward vision to, but the H3 has pretty decent views to the rear. Maybe adjust your mirrors better.

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Not sure what you're comparing rearward vision to, but the H3 has pretty decent views to the rear. Maybe adjust your mirrors better.

Noting the number of expensive backup accidents with H3's on this forum, rear vision is not good compared to many SUV's (such as Highlander, Explorer, Murano, Trailblazer, Liberty, etc.). There is a very large blind spot directly behind spare tire where small cars and small people are completely hidden from view. Even with the rear and side mirrors adjusted properly, they do not help to see in the blind area. A rear camera or Hitchcam can be very helpful when backing up in tight quarters. I have a Hitchcam on my H3 and it helps a lot.

[stagger_lee]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

Noting the number of expensive backup accidents with H3's on this forum, rear vision is not good compared to many SUV's (such as Highlander, Explorer, Murano, Trailblazer, Liberty, etc.). There is a very large blind spot directly behind spare tire where small cars and small people are completely hidden from view. Even with the rear and side mirrors adjusted properly, they do not help to see in the blind area. A rear camera or Hitchcam can be very helpful when backing up in tight quarters. I have a Hitchcam on my H3 and it helps a lot.

Yeah well I just have my kid stand on the center consel with with his head out the sunroof. He is the backup buzzer. "beep, beep, beep"! No accidents yet.

[Huck BB62]

The small windows are GREAT for sun protection!!! We had a rental though that didn't have a sunroof and it felt sort of claustrophobic compared to ours. In the winter when it's dank and rainy, our sunshade is always open. It goes a long long way towards giving the H3 an airy open feel. But in the summer, it's awesome to have all the shade that the big square roof gives you when it's brutally hot and when it's nice, that big open sunroof is awesome.

The Touareg is a poor performer offroad compared to the Adventure H3. BUT, if you want to wait for a year for a genuine hot rod, the diesel TDI V10 might be back out. But then you're looking at Denali territory. We looked at the VW when we bought our Denali. For our purposes, the Denali was what we needed. It only gets 16mpg but it's a lot more vehicle too.

I'd rent the H3 and drive it for a week, if you like it then, you always will.

I read VW Toureg sales are dropping rapidly in the US, it's boring....

[stagger_lee]

I actually was quite pleased with the ride on and off the road. It is very smooth and not bouncy. Rides more like a car then a truck. Definatley go test drive one and see for yourself. I just think overall you are looking at a much more quality vehicle overall in the H3.

[DennisAJC]

Buckeye???? Jason, is that you?