TDV8 Annual Costs?!

Hi All,

Thinking of taking the plunge with a 2007/2008 TDV8 (circa 7/8k). Will of course look for s/h and well cared for examples. However, what should I be prepared to pay for annual upkeep? My local garage told me anywhere from 3 - 6k and told me to get a Touareg! Surely not?!

Cheers!

LandyGee said:

Hi All,

Thinking of taking the plunge with a 2007/2008 TDV8 (circa 7/8k). Will of course look for s/h and well cared for examples. However, what should I be prepared to pay for annual upkeep? My local garage told me anywhere from 3 - 6k and told me to get a Touareg! Surely not?!

Cheers!

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Sod the touareg ! If you want something simple, go jap. If you want something a little special go for broke on your specified choice but keep in mind. It rusts, it breaks down and requires big money sometimes! ! But....youll love it if you have a passion and the moment you drive it even with your wallet screaming in tandom with your better half you may well be hooked!! A crap unloved model will make or break your heart and great care is needed. So ask as many questions as you like.

Avoid the TDV8 3.6 not a good motor..

Better off with the 4.4 AJv8 or the 4.2 Supercharged..

Better of going Jap if you want simplicity. the L322 is an expensive beast to run

Henry_b said:

Avoid the TDV8 3.6 not a good motor..

Better off with the 4.4 AJv8 or the 4.2 Supercharged..

Better of going Jap if you want simplicity. the L322 is an expensive beast to run

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+1.

If you're doing the work yourself then £1k a year might do it but pay a garage and you need serious £££.