You've Heard The Good And Bad
You've heard the good and bad. The condescending dismissal by many loyal to the Porsche Brand. The praise by the motoring press, albeit always with a request for more power. I have finally taken possession of a Boxster. And I find it to be one of the most delightful cars I have ever owned or ridden in. And I chose the word 'delightful' carefully. Let me first say, I do not think it needs more power. It does not need more power at all. With all our traffic and congestion more power is frustrating. It is like bringing a Marlin kit to go catch Snapper Blues from a bridge. Useless. I think the 201HP give the car something most don't understand, balance. The melding of chassis and brakes and gears and engine. The car I sold, the 951, to get this Boxster was not balanced. It drove like a Yugo around town and only on an open stretch of freeway could it deliver it's Thor hammer of torque.
And although it had Brembo brakes that were quite the thing in 1986 it's brakes are, inadequate. But, back to the Boxster. Mine is a 1999 in Polar Silver with Metropol blue top and leather. A bit different than the usual color combinations which is a nice bonus. The gearbox is sweet and easy. The brakes, more than up to the task. The interior is simple and informative. There are no cupholders, which there should not be. It is a sports car. The top is a snip to put up or down. The luggage capacity is David Blaine magical. It is a complete package. And the final point. 15k dollars you too can own one. A good one. With records, and if lucky a new engine. And I do not think that you will ever see a good Boxster fall much farther in value, they are just too good. And although they did make a lot of them, there are a lot of people who want them. Call me a hairdresser. A poseur. A yuppie. A whathaveyouthatdoesnotunderstand. Then get behind the wheel and be honest with your self. That being the hard part. Day in and out. The Boxster is something special.
Standard equipment includes an 8-inch touch screen, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, satellite radio, eight speakers, proximity keyless entry, a heated steering wheel, front seats (eight-way power-adjustable), leatherette upholstery, a power tailgate, heated and power-adjustable side mirrors, and a trailer hitch. The upper trims add few notable features. The Volkswagen Touareg Wolfsburg Edition trim only adds a few comfort features: leather upholstery, 14-way power-adjustable front seats, second-row air vents, power-folding rear seats, and a sunroof. The Volkswagen Touareg Executive trim includes a 360-degree-view camera, heated rear seats, 10 speakers, power-folding side mirrors, rear sunshades, and memory settings for the driver鈥檚 seat and mirrors. Consider purchasing a certified pre-owned Volkswagen. Volkswagen CPO warranties vary depending on the model. See your VW dealer for information. CPO vehicles must pass a 100-plus point inspection. Additional benefits like towing and roadside assistance may be available, so read the Volkswagen warranty page carefully. According to our analysis, Volkswagen's CPO program isn't as robust as those of most other automakers, including Mercedes, Acura, and Buick.
How Safe Is the Touareg? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2017 VW Touareg its top rating of Good in all four crash evaluations. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not evaluated the 2017 Touareg. The Touareg comes loaded with safety features, including a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, adaptive headlights that follow your steering movements, forward collision warning with brake assist, and adaptive cruise control. A 360-degree-view camera comes with the Executive trim. Which Is Better: 2017 Volkswagen Touareg or 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE? The Touareg and the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE are two of the best options in the class for ride comfort. The GLE has an outstanding interior, with posh features like air suspension and massaging front seats. 13,000 more than the Touareg鈥檚. Even a fully loaded Touareg is likely to cost less than a base model GLE. The Touareg comes with many features you won鈥檛 get in its base Mercedes-Benz rival, including a navigation system, adaptive cruise control, and blind spot monitoring.
The Touareg is the better, more affordable choice. Which Is Better: 2017 Volkswagen Touareg or 2017 Acura MDX? Both of these SUVs are more-than-capable family haulers, but the 2017 Acura MDX is the better choice. The MDX has seven seats and nearly 27 cubic feet more overall cargo space than the Touareg. With the Acura MDX, you get more family-friendly options - like a rear-seat DVD player, which the Touareg doesn鈥檛 offer. Additionally, the MDX鈥檚 engine is stronger and more fuel-efficient. How Does the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg Drive? The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is powered by a 280-horsepower V6 engine that delivers smooth acceleration but not quite enough power for the SUV鈥檚 weight. An eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard. The Touareg has composed handling and a cushioned ride. Does the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg Get Good Gas Mileage? The 2016 VW Touareg gets an EPA-estimated 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, which is average for the class. The Volkswagen Touareg has a 7,716-pound towing capacity, making it one of the most capable tow vehicles in the luxury midsize SUV class.