MY17/MQB Platform Tiguan Discussion Thread

[tigger73]

The $2000 spend to keep your car longer is still less than the deposit for the new car and 1 monthly payment, so if you'd paid off your current car, you're much better of waiting for the new model.

Yes I know I'm better off waiting for the new model - sincerely hope it's worth the wait. There's also additional costs of RAA/roadside assistance and also fact that the car is no longer under warranty so potential for repair bills.

Also home loan is up for renewal so there's opportunity for cheaper finance....

I think a tuned 130TDI would be a nice car to drive and also something different enough to be interesting. So I guess the other thing motivating me at the moment is that I'm looking for a new "project"

[Transporter]

Yes, 130TDI with the additional 30kW when tuned would be a beast with probably close to a 500Nm of torque.

[tigger73]

Well I went and drove a 130TDI today. Wife said it was a bit like deja vu turning the clock back 3 years and I kind of agree with her.

The pick-up in the 130TDI is pretty decent, with overtaking a breeze. The only down-side is that interior-wise it's virtually the same as what we already have and styling on the outside is just a change - not necessarily better just different.

If we weren't already driving a Tiguan, it would put forward a compelling case, however given that we're already driving virtually the same car (albeit one that rides a lot flatter around corners) there's probably not the case to be had that it's $30,000 better.

And it still doesn't fix the problem of 3 growing kids and a (relatively) small boot.

[Ramee]

Well I went and drove a 130TDI today. Wife said it was a bit like deja vu turning the clock back 3 years and I kind of agree with her.

The pick-up in the 130TDI is pretty decent, with overtaking a breeze. The only down-side is that interior-wise it's virtually the same as what we already have and styling on the outside is just a change - not necessarily better just different.

If we weren't already driving a Tiguan, it would put forward a compelling case, however given that we're already driving virtually the same car (albeit one that rides a lot flatter around corners) there's probably not the case to be had that it's $30,000 better.

And it still doesn't fix the problem of 3 growing kids and a (relatively) small boot.

Yes, My guess is that it is not worth buying another same Tig for spending another 30k if you can holding on bit more time. If you are not worrying much about performance wait one or two years and buy next gen Tig or if you not like it then may be you can justify cost for a Touareg by that time. I think your best bets are Toureg and Jeep families.

Or even a Macan Turbo !! Who knows

[tigger73]

Yes, My guess is that it is not worth buying another same Tig for spending another 30k if you can holding on bit more time. If you are not worrying much about performance wait one or two years and buy next gen Tig or if you not like it then may be you can justify cost for a Touareg by that time. I think your best bets are Toureg and Jeep families.

Or even a Macan Turbo !! Who knows

Yes that was our conclusion that it certainly wasn't worth spending $30k to upgrade.

Also drove the Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD and although it's a step up in price it certainly makes up for it in terms of size/room and performance.

I haven't driven the Touareg as it is more again and although I'd love one It's probably not going to happen with current financial constraints.

Whatever happens it looks like we may be hanging onto the Tig for a bit longer.....


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[Transporter]

This one will gie you the great performance, without the mods, but I'm sure you could get improvement with some performance tuning.

[tigger73]

This one will gie you the great performance, without the mods, but I'm sure you could get improvement with some performance tuning.

Somehow I don't think the Merc 6x6 will fit within my budget or the fuel card limits of the company I work for!!!

[MGV]

Or the driveway!!

[tigger73]

Or the driveway!!

That was one of the major worries with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, however by folding the mirrors before parking I could park close enough to the house under the carport and still get out!


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[Sanman]

That was one of the major worries with the Jeep Grand Cherokee, however by folding the mirrors before parking I could park close enough to the house under the carport and still get out!
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I looked rather closely at the Cherokee rather than the Grand Cherokee as a Tiguan replacement. It certainly has a lot of tech for the price. And Cheap.About 200mm longer but pretty much the same package.
The other possibility is the Lexus NX. $60k. Looks are doubtful, better when you see it. A lot of gear, but no park assist.