I have ordered/received my New Tiguan

[TungstenR]

A new 2017 car refers to its first registration (first use) being in the year 2017, not to its production year.

[IsDon]

A new 2017 car refers to its first registration (first use) being in the year 2017, not to its production year.

Ah, no, you're wrong there. There are two factors only. The model year, denoted by the MY and available from late the year before. This denotes when the physical changes are made to the model line. And the build date located on the compliance plate and, in some cases, a separate decal, usually on the door pillar.

The first registration date is not recorded anywhere and is completely irrelevant.

[TungstenR]

Ah, no, you're wrong there. There are two factors only. The model year, denoted by the MY and available from late the year before. This denotes when the physical changes are made to the model line. And the build date located on the compliance plate and, in some cases, a separate decal, usually on the door pillar.

The first registration date is not recorded anywhere and is completely irrelevant.

OK, it's different in Australia then, sorry for the misunderstanding... In New Zealand a car's year refers to its year of first new registration, just as it does in Europe (where my father had several car dealerships)...

[IsDon]

Ok. Didn't realise you're in NZ. You may be right for your market. Doesn't apply to Oz.


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[REXman]

Interesting.. I haven't even received my car yet.. and RedBook says:

Valuation Prices
*Private Price Guide
$40,000 - $43,600
*Trade In Price Guide
$33,800 - $37,400
*Average Km
15,000 - 25,000
*Price When New
$48,490*
Price Guide (EGC)

[REXman]

While I'm on fire, I hate you Andrew Chesterton.

This guy writes this:

http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-revi...e-review-46091

And hes never driven a 162.. what a wanker!!

[veew]

I've clarified the factory extended warranty is in fact 2k. I'm definitely getting it as I'm planning on keeping the car for 5 years and don't want to worry about having a car out of warranty.

Hmm, intrestinghly VW website says Tiguan extended warranty is 2k (not sure if this is for old or for new) was offered NWC warrant for same amount ??.

[Gladbach]

I've clarified the factory extended warranty is in fact 2k. I'm definitely getting it as I'm planning on keeping the car for 5 years and don't want to worry about having a car out of warranty.

You don't have to buy the extended warranty up front, you just have to purchase it prior to the factory 3 year warranty expires. I'm going to wait and see how my 162TSI performs when I get it. If the performance falls short then I might go for a tune, in which case there's no point extending the warranty. If I'm satisfied enough then I'll probably extend it.

[Beowulf]

Same as you Beowulf, my 162 RLine+DAP turned up this afternoon. Some initial observations after about 70 km of driving through the Yarra Valley: the lane assist is amazing! - where there are lane markings both in the centre and on the edge of the road, the lane assist subtly keeps the car between the lines.
Coming from a Golf GTI Performance, the ride in the Tiguan is much better, zero wind noise and the handling for a 1650kg SUV is really good. The 162 is really punchy for a brand new engine with only 100km on the clock. The DSG 7 speed works really well - dropping it back to S really sharpens response without hanging on to high revs as the Golf GTI seemed to do. Turbo lag? - didn't notice any as acceleration from a standing start was really sharp.
To those who are waiting for their 162's to turn up - the wait will be worth it.
More feedback later next week after a few longer day trips.

Hi Heffmeister,
Congrats on your purchase. So far been trying out the car when I get a chance, only managed to do about 190km on it though. Found a lot of stuff that i read about but is a lot better in real life (some useful some just "cute) for example the light strips in the doors and front door sills, the LED headlights are really great (though only used it in urban and semi-rural so far), area view had been quite useful and ACC has been fun to test think it will be quite useful on the longer drives.

The car drives quite well, effortlessly gets to speed and the cabin is very well insulated can barely hear the engine at all until you lower the windows, then you get to hear the lovely engine growl. The ride is extremely comfortable was concerned that the 20's would give the ride a harsher feel but so far I haven't noted it much. The stop/start in the 162 has been fairly good, almost adds no lag to the takeoff (though it is new so will wait and see). The acceleration is nice but coming from a GTD I do notice the missing torque. I was surprised by how much different the driving mode changes the car, it could be my imagination but I believe it felt like it changes the driving dynamics more on the 162 then on the 132.

All in all haven't had it for long and coming from the GTD i have to adjust to the new car but I'm over all very happy with it. Its a lovely all over package and I love the detail put into the night time interior packaging it just adds to the pleasure of driving it.

First "long" trip is looking to be mid Jan so will be interested to see what its like for that drive to Sydney.

So far the wife and kids like it so looks like I'll get to keep it
Now just have to sell the old car to keep her happy

It has to go back in to the dealership to get the accessories they didn't have in stock fitted and the tinting done.

[Gladbach]

Thanks for your experience so far, Beowulf. I love reading these while I wait for mine to arrive.

p.s. It's time to update your signature!