Cat amoungst the pigeons

[Transporter]

Does it matter that the Koleos is made in Korea and the Tiguan is from Germany?

To me - it does matter.

[STV4SYT]

Resale, Resale, Resale.....

[VW Convert]

Servicing costs are about the same for both, except the Tig can go a further 5000km/6months between services which is an extra point for it.

I have been using that argument too, and it's a solid argument. I'm not sure if the argument is diluted at all by the fact that I intend keeping it 7 odd years, so the values of both will have fallen significantly, but my gut feel is the Tig will still hold its value better.

Over 7 years, with there being three services on the Koleos for every two on the Tig, depending on Kms travelled, you would recover a fair chunk of the price difference between the two just on servicing costs. Does that help?

Cheers

George

[Sanman]

Park assist for $1400 is available for the Tiguan (self steering parallel parking).
When I went though the Kaleos standard model option list, I found that it forced me to up-spec to the 4WD super duper version, which made it too expensive. check out what is standard and what is left out on the cheaper model.

[Spook]

To me - it does matter.

x2 that.
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[Philbie]

I don't think there is much to compare. galvanized body, glazerate (spelling??) Paint, German build, No nonsense warranty, resale, and the list goes on.......VW just make it better!

if you don't want the VW, save the money and buy a TI X-trail!

[clip]

Koleos = Nissan

Koleos uses same underpinnings as the Nissan Dualis.

I'll pass thanks. If I want a Nissan, I'll buy a Nissan.

[Transporter]

Tiguan's timing belt on diesel engine never needs replacing.
http://www.atzonline.com/index.php;d...lloc=1/id=9123

and a bit of reading about Koleos too sorry I couldn't resist
Koleos
http://www.atzonline.com/index.php;d...lloc=1/id=7421

[Arctra]

OK, so I've been trawling the web and forums trying to get more info on the Renault and the Tig, and now have quotes in as well.

Seems if I go for the Tig, for 3k more we get sunroof and park assist, but lose off-road pack equivalent on the Renault, but gain a lot of peace of mind with the mechanical side of the VW.

Although the offroad pack is only $300 it brings a lot to the table that is desirable, but unfortunately the lack of availablity of TDI's with the offroad pack int he country means I'd have to wait 4-5 months to get a vehicle. I don't think it's worth it.

You think I'm on the right track?

[varsur]

OK, so I've been trawling the web and forums trying to get more info on the Renault and the Tig, and now have quotes in as well.

Seems if I go for the Tig, for 3k more we get sunroof and park assist, but lose off-road pack equivalent on the Renault, but gain a lot of peace of mind with the mechanical side of the VW.

Although the offroad pack is only $300 it brings a lot to the table that is desirable, but unfortunately the lack of availablity of TDI's with the offroad pack int he country means I'd have to wait 4-5 months to get a vehicle. I don't think it's worth it.

You think I'm on the right track?

I think its worth a wait. I am waiting for my TDI which I ordered in February and will be delivered in June.