Volkswagenist
I'm happy enough to wait for the hype to die down and prices to drop as demand lessens. As others mentioned the prices will drop substantially over the next 2 years and besides I'm keen on options not yet available.
I looked at the MB and BMW equivalents not too long ago and they had far a less premium feel than what you'd expect for the money. A painted silver plastic gearlever in both just set the scene ...... so I'm fairly committed to a new Tig, just in no hurry.
Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
Volkswagen Fan
Good point Sharkie, but personally I like to have something new and up-to-date, I don't mind paying extra and have always bought the latest models available. I don't like buying something everyone already has, 2 years old and already looking at the next gen. The X3 looks quite ugly to be honest and nothing at MB really grabs me.
Traded: Tornado Red MY11 Golf GTI Adidas
Missus: MY17 VW Tiguan 140TDI R-Line, DAP, Tint, White.
Missus: MY14 VW Golf R Leather, DAP, Tint, Lapiz Blue.
Volkswagenist
Well for those that are unwilling to pay the current asking price for VW quality ..... here is an alternative that looks 99% like a new Tiguan (can you just change the badges?) and is presumably a lot cheaper ....
Zotye Damai X7 | CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News
and
Chinese SUV is straight-up clone of new VW Tiguan - CARmag.co.za
Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
Volkswagen Fan
Haha, no thanks to a copy.Originally Posted by Sharkie
Traded: Tornado Red MY11 Golf GTI Adidas
Missus: MY17 VW Tiguan 140TDI R-Line, DAP, Tint, White.
Missus: MY14 VW Golf R Leather, DAP, Tint, Lapiz Blue
Volkswagen Fan
My god, only in China can they get away with that. They have got the overall shape right but the fine details just don't look like they're there, someone has got a bit carried away with the chrome detailing on the front and rear and what about that interior! Hate to think what the built quality is like and can you imagine driving one of those with the 1.5L Turbo 5 Speed Manual
They do say that imitation is a sign of flattery!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Current Ride: 2019 CUPRA Ateca in Energy Blue with Bucket Seats
Volkswagen Fan
A dealer advised that the Tiguan will be available for test drives from tomorrow. Interested to hear others impressions if/when they've taken it for a spin.
Volkswagen Enthusiast
To add to the previous post, my dealer had just informed me that VW have sent the dealers a bulletin announcing that the 162TSI will be available to order on their NADCON system from the middle of this month.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Last edited by hcvo1; 06-09-2016 at 10:02 AM.
MY20 Golf R - Dynaudio Excite 400w Premium Audio System - Panoramic Electric Glass Sunroof - Lapiz Blue
MY17 Tiguan Highline 162TSI - DSG - Driver Assistance Package - Panoramic Electric Glass Sunroof - R-Line Package - Pure White MY10 Golf GTI Mk6 - 5 door - DSG - 18" Detroits - Sunroof - Leather - Electric Seats - Sat Nav - MDI - Park Assist - RVC - Deep Black Pearl - SOLD! MY13 Polo GTI - 5 door - Bi-Xenon's - Panoramic Sunroof - Candy White - SOLD!
Volkswagen Enthusiast
My dealer says they can order the 162TSI tomorrow (and test drives also tomoz)
Volkswagen Fan
It won't be the 162TSI Highline, it will be the 132TSI Comfortline.
Traded: Tornado Red MY11 Golf GTI Adidas
Missus: MY17 VW Tiguan 140TDI R-Line, DAP, Tint, White.
Missus: MY14 VW Golf R Leather, DAP, Tint, Lapiz Blue
Volkswagen Enthusiast
^ Fair enough. BTW, noticed you did not spec the sunroof with your R-Line...ah, I see new you are in Brisvegas so presumably a tad hot and sunny up there for a sunroof?
PS. I've got a Highline TDI with DAP on order: tossing up whether the R-Line package is worth the additional $4K....does look schmick....thoughts all?
Last edited by andrew7; 06-09-2016 at 03:15 PM.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks