I have ordered/received my New Tiguan

[Jeffsy]

My new S3 sedan is sharing some hull space with you guys waiting for your Tiguans' on the Tortugas. I was expecting to pick up the new car until late May, possibly even June - so its about three weeks ahead of the expected ETA.

You can now include me on that list. My Tig confirmed also on the Tortugas! Now to download MarineTraffic...

[IsDon]

You can now include me on that list. My Tig confirmed also on the Tortugas! Now to download MarineTraffic...

Here's another, possibly better, tracking site.

https://www.vesselfinder.com/

I found the vessel hadn't moved in ages, still stuck off the coast of Portugal on the other site.

The vessel finder site has it far more advanced, down off the coast of Morocco.

Seems to be a little more iPad friendly too.

[Roddy]

So, in Perth, what should I aim for realistically for a 110 Comfortline DSG with DAP - Driveaway - do you think? Anyone bought one here in Perth? From which dealer/salesman? I HATE this process....

Bloody hard to close the rear hatch - so stiff - in the one I tried out today. Had to give it a REAL hard pull, my wife will struggle...

Tks
Rod

Not as exotic as all your 162s I know, but.. No-one??

[tigger73]

Not as exotic as all your 162s I know, but.. No-oneSo, in Perth, what should I aim for realistically for a 110 Comfortline DSG with DAP - Driveaway - do you think? Anyone bought one here in Perth? From which dealer/salesman? I HATE this process....

First question is are you looking at a 110TSI or 110TDI? There's about $7k difference in the sticker price between the 2.

The best I've seen is about 10% off in the Eastern states but if you got 5% off the RRP in Perth then you're probably doing pretty well. Also if the dealer has the car in stock you've got a better chance vs. if they have to swap with another dealer as transport costs in Perth is going to be the killer.

If you're not up for the negotiation merry-go-round then I suggest you talk to a broker with the exact specs/colour that you're after and let them do the haggling for you. They may even get the car from interstate and truck it across if the local guys won't play ball.

[bestyjny]

Guys who still thinking between TDI and TSI engines.


When I compared fuel price difference and fuel consumption difference, next calculated with price difference between engines it gives me 60-80kkm* before I spend this difference on fuel! In my case this means more than 5-6 years of exploatation in my case (max 12kkm per year).


* - depends on fuel type regular/premium

[marcuskmt]

Guys who still thinking between TDI and TSI engines.


When I compared fuel price difference and fuel consumption difference, next calculated with price difference between engines it gives me 60-80kkm* before I spend this difference on fuel! In my case this means more than 5-6 years of exploatation in my case (max 12kkm per year).


* - depends on fuel type regular/premium

You definitely want the 7 speed gearbox in the TDI.

Apparently is far more reliable.

[marcuskmt]

Just some info...

[bestyjny]

You definitely want the 7 speed gearbox in the TDI.

I definitely don't want TDI

[hcvo1]

2 more days for me! I hope they clear it from the port quickly enough and that they dealer turns it around real quick!

Hey mate,

I have noticed on the tracking site that 10-15 of the cars unloaded in both Melbourne and Port Kembla have cleared customs a day or two earlier than than the rest. Wonder if they have been allocated to dealers as display stock and have been expedited through customs?

It will also be interesting to see which one of us will be able to get their cars first...

[Gladbach]

Hey mate,

I have noticed on the tracking site that 10-15 of the cars unloaded in both Melbourne and Port Kembla have cleared customs a day or two earlier than than the rest. Wonder if they have been allocated to dealers as display stock and have been expedited through customs?

It will also be interesting to see which one of us will be able to get their cars first...

I'm not sure that they would prioritise, I'd say they are just the first to have come off the vessel. Does clearing customs equate to "DELIVERED FROM" in the tracking status?