VW Touran...any good?

first78

I need a car that can accommodate 3 adults and 2 kids in car seats and am considering buying a secon hand VW Touran. Just wondering if anyone who has this car would recommend? Also interested if anyone can advise on whether the petrol model is economic on fuel? Any advice is appreciated.

daveyjp

Second hand could be a pre reg latest model with 5 miles, or a 15 year old model with 200,000 miles.

Regardless of this detail it doesn't take long to find a litany of problems due to inherent design faults with both VW diesel and petrol engines over the last 15 years.

I'd choose a a Corolla Verso.

jaybeetoo

If you have 2 car seats in the 2nd row, I think getting an adult in the 3rd seat could be a challenge.

The 3rd row of seats have limited leg room - I wouldn't put an adult there. The third row can have isofix seats (it's an option) so check before you buy.

shinytop

I have never owned a Touran but I have had 2 Golfs, one EOS and one A3 over the last 10 years. In over 300,000 miles nothing whatsoever went wrong with the engine or any other part of any of them. They all had 1.4l petrol engines and economy was OK, low 40s mpg.

mobileron

Have a look at the skoda superb best car for legroom in the back.

Reliability,ask why its the favourite of Taxi and fleet drivers.

first78

I'm open to considering other makes and models if anyone has any other recommendation...most important thing is being able to accommodate 3 adults and 4&5 year olds in car seats. The only time I drive long distance is for family holidays but I do a lot of local driving for my job so am guessing a petrol engine would be best? Not looking to pay more than £8k.

Changeoffortunes

I find the Citroen Berlingo/Peugeot Partner (Or Caddy) is great for room in the back. It has 3 individual full size seats, usually with isofix fittings, which means the person in the middle isn't squashed. Also has a large boot which helps with all the family stuff. I believe Skoda do a similar model but can't recall the name.

attila_

I was about to buy a friend’s 11 plate 3.0 diesel with about 80k. However it started to develop a transmission shaft issue where it would pop out under hard acceleration. (The shaft from front to back).

Turns out to be a common issue.

I’d search carefully. There will be issue with equivalent cars from other makes (x5, q7, shogun, disc)they are a lot of car for the money.

If its just space you need i’d question why go for the complexity and weight of an “off roader”.

first78

Changeoffortunes wrote: »

I find the Citroen Berlingo/Peugeot Partner (Or Caddy) is great for room in the back. It has 3 individual full size seats, usually with isofix fittings, which means the person in the middle isn't squashed. Also has a large boot which helps with all the family stuff. I believe Skoda do a similar model but can't recall the name.

I was wondering about a Citroen but from bits I'd read online I didn't think they had a good reputation...I like the look of the Berlingo though...any idea if they do them in a petrol engine, as so far I've only seen diesel engines.

first78

attila_ wrote: »

I was about to buy a friend’s 11 plate 3.0 diesel with about 80k. However it started to develop a transmission shaft issue where it would pop out under hard acceleration. (The shaft from front to back).

Turns out to be a common issue.

I’d search carefully. There will be issue with equivalent cars from other makes (x5, q7, shogun, disc)they are a lot of car for the money.

If its just space you need i’d question why go for the complexity and weight of an “off roader”.

Sorry...are you referring to a Touran? What car wouldn't you recommend? I just need to fit 3 adults and two kids in car seats and have a good amount of boot space. I hate car shopping as I'm clueless!

Changeoffortunes

I've had Citroen Picasso's and now the Berlingo over the last 8-10 years. Each one done around 200,000 miles before renewing, serviced regularly and, apart from obvious wear and tear have been really reliable.