My Tiguan has arrived and this is my experience so far

[TIG162R]

Will keep you guys in the loop.... so pics as promised although I cant take a photo to save myself...

Awesome thanks! Great pics too! Any one else wishing that the car sat slightly lower on the tyres?

[vwnc]

Ive Had my Tiguan (White R-Line) now for 5 days, it was delivered to my home on Tuesday. So Ive had a chance to live with it awhile and I thought I would document my initial thoughts. I have posted in the "Towbar " thread for anyone keen to read it (who am I kidding... you're all going to read it I absolutely love the color of the white ( I will post photos soon) I know it is personal preference but for me the white is very crisp and quite luxury looking. The Tig has a very chunky solid stance and sitting next to my wife's MK6 Golf look massive. The 20" wheels are amazing... I have setup my suspension in comfort mode and don't feel any of the jarring and thumps you normally get with a low profile tyre. Everyday road bump, ripples. pot holes and stuff are absorbed nicely by the electronic dampers and is really a comfortable ride.
Love the steering wheel and the DAP, am still a little confused about the green lines and white lines for lane assist, not sure a like to wrestle with the steering wheel on a merging lane if I dont indicate, not a fan of the stop/start system, although with the aircon on I find it doesn't really kick in? Absolutely HATE the speakers ( so harsh and screechy), Im getting new Morels fitted next week with all the appropriate deadening, front and back for $1500.... may get an amp at a later stage dependent on speaker volume...I know the clarirty will be so much better!!
Love the seating and especially seat height... I'm 56, and getting in an out where I just need to slide my arse across is perfect for old worn hips and knees.
Only done about 300K so far so am really nursing it...no mention anywhere of a 1000K service... first one is at 15K?? So have really tested it yet, but already know I will get a stage 1 tune ant some point.
Like the automatic rear door and the foot action works fine with just a shout kick in and back, although there is a little time lag to the point you think it didn't register and then you hear it operate.

that's my rambling thoughts so far... I will post some pics soon when the garage is empty of cars!

cheers
Gary

Thanks Gary! Love the feedback. Car looks amazing. Have you had the windows tinted or is that standard?

[Regdop]

Thanks Gary! Love the feedback. Car looks amazing. Have you had the windows tinted or is that standard?

Cheers...yep windows tinted!

[Gladbach]

Cheers...yep windows tinted!

Just the front ones? The rear have privacy glass right?

[Regdop]

Just the front ones? The rear have privacy glass right?

That's right, just front.... but had clear film put on the others for UV protection

[Frogasaursas]

The 1,000km service - does this cost anything? I read somewhere it's free but not subsidised by vw so the dealer cops it. I was going to service it at a dealership I didn't purchase from, so wondering if they'll do it for free?


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[Delewin]

This is an important question for me as well as the dealer I bought it from is over 60 km from where I live. They gave the best deal. I will be getting it serviced by a much closer dealer.

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[Regdop]

This is an important question for me as well as the dealer I bought it from is over 60 km from where I live. They gave the best deal. I will be getting it serviced by a much closer dealer.

This is also my concern as well....Im hoping they change the oil and filter and give everything a look over?

[marcuskmt]

The 1,000km service - does this cost anything? I read somewhere it's free but not subsidised by vw so the dealer cops it. I was going to service it at a dealership I didn't purchase from, so wondering if they'll do it for free?


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I thought that the cap priced servicing is available from any dealer, irrespective of who you purchased it from.

[dlotters]

The 1,000km service - does this cost anything? I read somewhere it's free but not subsidised by vw so the dealer cops it. I was going to service it at a dealership I didn't purchase from, so wondering if they'll do it for free?


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Pretty sure you can go to any VW dealership as the fixed prices for the services come from VW Aus itself.

Having said that, I didn't have a 1000km service at all. I asked my dealer about it when I took delivery and he said it's not a thing and to just bring it in at 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. I've got the 140TDI if that makes any difference.