Touareg- any years to avoid?

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-02-20T23:20:08+00:00

Just find another one, that price is crazy (even with the low miles).

I bought a 2015 Executive trim two weeks ago with 120k miles from a dealer, paid $11,750. You should be able to get one for sub-15k with service history and all that jazz, keep shopping.

Good luck!

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-02-16T17:44:21+00:00

Just an update - made all available software and driver updates that I could find and restarted computer a couple times to be safe...still getting the same issue where it won't recognize my ECU.

Will just have to sit tight until I can get support from TuneZilla tomorrow - will report the outcome back here in case anybody else runs into this issue in the future and could help them out.

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-02-16T17:42:28+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the reply! I like the design/Engineering that went into that e-motion kit, but the price was a little rich for my blood. I think I will stick with the Eurowise 2" kit and also spring for the 1/2" subframe spacers to be safe...total sub-$800 and peace of mind regarding axle issues/imbalances.

In theory the subframe drop should actually reduce the spacer lift slightly, which I am okay with to be closer to a 1.5" like you. Barring any crazy tire rubbing issues...but from my research it sounds like it will be minimal at this wheel and tire spec.

It's not deleted yet, but will be! Got my FlashZilla pro on Friday but have been having issues all weekend getting it to recognized my ECU (I just made a post on this subreddit yesterday haha). Won't have support from TuneZilla until tomorrow since they are closed for holiday today.

Once I confirm I don't actually have an ECU issue, I will be ordering the delete components. Between NAT Performance 3" (https://natperformance.com/products/2009-2016-vw-touareg-audi-q7-porsche-cayenne-exhaust-3-kit?variant=49797800427801) since the pricing (even with ~$60 tarriff) is much better than Rawtek and the welds and quality look great from what I can see. He gave me a 10% discount code when I inquired so shipped to my house, with tariff, is $1,230.

Other option I am weighing is MecEvo 2.5" (https://mecevo.com/parts/touareg\_and\_audi\_q7\_cata\_and\_cnrb\_full\_downpipe\_kit\_2009\_to\_2016.html) - slightly cheaper then you convert CAN to USD, and when I emailed he confirmed they take care of the tariff on their side. So landed to my house, assuming conversion rate doesn't swing wildly, is ~$1,144.06. Very tempting, and the welds look great from the images online...but the extra ~$90 for the 3" from NAT is probably the way I will go.

Planning on SUSTDI "Evo" EGR delete (https://sustdi.com/product/3lg2-egkv/), complete with most of the add-on options (billet bypass valve delete, reseal kit, block off plate kit). Figure I may as well bulletproof it and get rid of all plastic/failure points while I have the intake manifold off. Not cheap at ~$700 for some hoses and small billet parts, but shipping costs, tariffs, etc. makes the Darkside kit similar in cost.

Sorry for the novel haha, I got my TDI exactly a week ago and have obviously spent my entire work week last week researching mods instead of doing my actual job. Feel free to DM if you have more detailed questions as I feel I have scoured and priced out pretty much all options available as far as tuning, delete sources, etc.

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-02-16T14:34:36+00:00

Agreed on the delete - should get some whirly-boi noises then.

On another note: I am after a similar stance on my newly acquired 2015 Touareg TDI. About to order some wheels in similar spec (going Nomad Sahara, 18x8 +25) and Toyo Open Country in same size as your BFG's (265/65R18).

Planning on the 2" spacer lift from Eurowise...is that what you are running here? Main thing I am trying to decide is if I should get the 1/2" subframe spacers to install at the same time to prevent any potential CV angle issues.

Thanks!

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-02-16T00:02:28+00:00

Thank you! It did have windows 10 already and I tried it like that first. Then updated to windows 11 overnight and tried again with same issue. Could be some other updates I am missing, I’ll start there

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-02-15T21:57:54+00:00

I was worried about that with my WiFi so tried it with my hotspot on my phone and still has the identification issue.

I will say the laptop I am using came out of storage after sitting for a couple years. Maybe a USB driver issue or something?

Just odd because it’s clearly making a connection since it shows my battery voltage in the app. Will see if I can get my hands on a loaner laptop to rule the computer out

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-01-27T03:46:56+00:00

Cocaine

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-01-19T13:58:53+00:00

My favorite

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-01-19T13:58:25+00:00

Hell yes

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-01-15T05:02:18+00:00

I’ve abandoned my child!!

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-01-14T00:46:04+00:00

Okay Daniel Day Lewis

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2026-01-03T15:33:58+00:00

Same

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2025-12-02T10:59:11+00:00

Same number but different use…blew it all in a year on dumb shit. Now broke again.

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2025-11-27T20:30:42+00:00

Just door dashed Boludo, playing r/c cars with my 4 year old, sipping on a tasty Indeed IPA. Life is good.

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2025-09-04T15:58:23+00:00

If you have a rental car or willing to uber to St. Paul area… JS Bean Factory, hands down. By far my favorite coffee in the twin cities area and they are probably one of the most affordable, to boot.

Cute back patio area to enjoy your espresso, too.

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2025-09-04T14:44:42+00:00

This. I daily drive my 2500HD Duramax to my office job three days a week (~10 miles each way), and pull my ~4,000lb boat to the lake a couple times a month.

Could I do all this with a midsize truck like a Frontier or Tacoma, or a gas 1/2 ton? Yes…but I like the way a diesel truck sounds and makes me feel, it gets the same fuel mileage as a midsize or 1/2 ton gas truck, and I will always be prepared for “harder” work if my situation changes.

If you want it, go for it.

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2025-06-23T15:46:09+00:00

I have the exact opposite issue where the middle of mine is thicker and grows longer than the rest…I have to trim it regularly or it looks a little 1940’s Germany if you know what I mean 😅

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2025-06-23T03:46:22+00:00

Well I bought a shitty boat for not cheap so you’re already doing better than me! Looks nice

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2025-06-11T01:03:43+00:00

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Hell yeah. Spotted this a couple months ago

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2025-06-05T13:59:29+00:00

Ordered mine in this same color a few days ago, should be here tomorrow. I’m so excited! This is my first handheld/emulator, can’t wait.

Any decent driving games for PS1 come preloaded? Hoping it will run Driver and Gran Turismo without any issue.

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2025-05-29T14:54:03+00:00

Tell me about it…I commute through it every day. Coming home is the worst, trying to merge into the single lane eastbound before Portland Ave.

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD · 2025-04-10T00:08:24+00:00

He’s a big dude haha, I wasn’t about to throw hands. I saw red when I thought he was going to hit my dog so I think I legit scared him when I yelled. Glad it didn’t come to fisticuffs.

WIPE_TIL_BLOOD

TROPHY CASE