So why the Tiguan ?

[jrgti]

Okay besides all the fancy gadgets and elegant interior/exterior looks, when the time comes to delivery and driving, my advice is to NOT treat it or drive it like it is a Toyota Prado or any of the Jap/Korean cars for that matter. I highly suggest that you run the engine in properly during the first 3000 KMs otherwise you will risk the car consuming a lot of oil initially. Cars in general are self contained machines whereby you just jump in, start the motor and drive off without having to read the user manual except for general maintenance. I suggest you have a THOROUGH read of the user manual when you receive the Tiguan.
A prado can do more off-road than an on-road oriented SUV like the Tiguan but I presume you are fully aware of that. No centre diff. A clutch based rear diff/coupling only. Sorry but no tackling mighty sand dunes in the Tiguan.
Also just because you purchased your car from one dealer doesn't mean you have to take it to them to service it. Buy from the cheapest, and service it from the best if possible. DYOR otherwise the next dealership may stuff your car up.
Finally, when compared to the Prado don't set your expectations too high when it comes to re-sale. Personally I do not care as I intend to drive mine long term like I had my previous GTI for 7 years.

[popeye]

Okay besides all the fancy gadgets and elegant interior/exterior looks, when the time comes to delivery and driving, my advice is to NOT treat it or drive it like it is a Toyota Prado. I highly suggest that you run the engine in properly during the first 3000 KMs otherwise you will risk the car consuming a lot of oil initially. Cars in general are self contained machines whereby you just in, start the motor and drive off without having to read the user manual except for general maintenance. I suggest you have THOROUGH read of the user manual when you receive the Tiguan.
A prado can do more off-road than an on-road oriented SUV like the Tiguan but I presume you are fully aware of that. No centre diff. A clutch based rear diff/coupling.

I asume this is directed to me?
Thank you for the advise .I really do.

I fully understand the difference between a genuine off roader such as the Prado as opposed to an on road SUV .

Can i ask what do you mean by not to drive it like a Toyota? Is there a specific way to drive a Toyota than any other car ?
Sorry i don't mean to offend with my question.
Can you please elaborate a bit more .

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[jrgti]

No that is alright. You are aware so that is all that matters. The people I know who own a Prado, many of them tend to take it off-road quite a bit and even onto tracks/beaches that the Tiguan will likely not be able to handle. I just saw the word Prado and thought you might do to that in the Tiguan .
However in terms of general driving on-road, really it is just like any other car with an automatic transmission (except this has a Dual Clutch), unless you are like me where I care about every technical detail. So I suggest that you read the manual thoroughly and decide for yourself how pro-active or passive you'd like to be. My driving style is every bit pro-active in relation to maximising fuel economy and longevity but I think if some drivers were to adopt my way I suspect that it may drive them mad .

[popeye]

No that is alright. You are aware so that is all that matters. The people I know who own a Prado, many of them tend to take it off-road quite a bit and even onto tracks/beaches that the Tiguan will likely not be able to handle. I just saw the word Prado and thought you might do to that in the Tiguan .
However in terms of general driving on-road, really it is just like any other car with an automatic transmission (except this has a Dual Clutch), unless you are like me where I care about every technical detail. So I suggest that you read the manual thoroughly and decide for yourself how pro-active or passive you'd like to be. My driving style is every bit pro-active in relation to maximising fuel economy and longevity.

Thanks again.
I have a Hilux on its way to take care of the sand dunes .

So like the thread title says.
Why the Tiguan for you?

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[jrgti]

Thanks again.
I have a Hilux on its way to take care of the sand dunes .

So like the thread title says.
Why the Tiguan for you?

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Change of lifestyle really as I'd like something that I can take to the beaches which it can handle, more practical in terms of luggage space and it was time for an upgrade (had the GTI for 7 years) were the main reasons. My decision to stick with the VW brand was because I really enjoyed the GTI and it served me well without any major faults.

[Chocolate_Bear]

Affordable and practical with a balance of tech, power and good looks!


Tiguan 162tsi Rline fully loaded (June 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches

[Gladbach]

Affordable and practical with a balance of tech, power and good looks!


Tiguan 162tsi Rline fully loaded (June 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches

Have you got your Tiggy yet @Chocolate_Bear?

[Chocolate_Bear]

Have you got your Tiggy yet @Chocolate_Bear?

Nooooooo @Gladbach. It has arrived in Fremantle and should make its way to Sydney in a week.. lucky I am overseas on holiday so not so painful. Should have it by end of month. Might pop over to you soon


Tiguan 162tsi Rline fully loaded (June 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches

[TheTig]

Nooooooo @Gladbach. It has arrived in Fremantle and should make its way to Sydney in a week.. lucky I am overseas on holiday so not so painful. Should have it by end of month. Might pop over to you soon


Tiguan 162tsi Rline fully loaded (June 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches

Almost @Chocolate_Bear close now, on a side note we're currently living on the bay in Melbourne so depending on what time of the day the ship arrives, will be able to see it steaming up Port Phillip .

Tiggy watching taken to far

[Monty1951]

Much research and angst. CX-5 was noisy on the open road, Tucson just ugly, Honda and Toyota a bit old hat. Subaru was under powered apart from the Turbo and I could not get one to test drive. I looked at the Kuga but the Escape was coming. Ford would not say when. I would have bought an Outback but they are just too big now. (I own a 2003 Subaru that my daughter drives). Tiguan just ticked all the boxes. It has enough grunt even with the 132 and economy is reasonable. The DAP is brilliant and it has excellent ground clearance. That's handy in the bush but even better in the supermarket car park! No more scraping the underside as I drive over near invisible concrete blocks. One must have was the rear seat ventilation. That immediately ruled out a lot of vehicles. It seem that manufacturers don't get Australian conditions still.