How much should I pay... Tiguan pricing.

**DoggieHowser** · 02-03-2012, 02:16 PM

I know they are both 2.0l turbocharged engines but I'd have thought there might be some strengthening of the higher powered one.

**ido09s** · 02-03-2012, 02:25 PM

I wont buy a Pacific. Reason being that the auto has been put in to keep the car in production. There is a shortage of DSG boxes hence the birth of the Pacific. I am worried there will be a shortage of parts for the auto and the DSG will be the preferred car for used car buyers to purchase, hence making the Pacific worth even less

There are still plenty of DSG 132's floating around and nearly all of them have comfort pack. Average price seems to be about $40/$43k but i refuse to pay that. I have my reasons, but i dont want to pay much more than about $35k for a 132TSI DSG. Dont know that i will get one for that but time will tell.

I was hoping someone on here could tell me what they have gotten one for so i know how much i of a chance i have

**team_v** · 02-03-2012, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

I know they are both 2.0l turbocharged engines but I'd have thought there might be some strengthening of the higher powered one.

Nope, no difference, just de-tuned.

The strengthening happens in the pirelli/R/S3 type engines.

the 169 kW and higher versions have stronger pistons and gudgeon pins, new rings, reinforced connecting rods, new bearings, reinforced cylinder block at the main bearing pedestals and cap, new lightweight aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder head for high temperature resistance and strength, adjusted exhaust camshaft timing, increased cross-section high-pressure injectors, 1.2 bars (17.4 psi) (value only valid for Audi S3(8P)) boost pressure K04 turbocharger with larger turbine and compression rotor (S3, Cupra, GTI Edition 30), of which some components are NOT shared with the lower output variants

**DoggieHowser** · 02-03-2012, 02:36 PM

But those are the engines on the older MkV GTIs and VI Rs. Not the VI GTIs

**team_v** · 02-03-2012, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

But those are the engines on the older MkV GTIs and VI Rs. Not the VI GTIs

Exactly, so the EA888 engine that we get doesn't have any strenthened internals etc.

**DoggieHowser** · 02-03-2012, 02:50 PM

I always wondered that. Why detune the engine?

I too was looking for the 132 initially because the added power wasn't important. But I do like the tougher wet 7 speeder DSG.

**team_v** · 02-03-2012, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

I always wondered that. Why detune the engine?

I too was looking for the 132 initially because the added power wasn't important. But I do like the tougher wet 7 speeder DSG.

Product differentiation.
If they didn't have the 132, they wouldn't have an entry level AWD option so no one would look at it.
I assume also because people go in looking at the 132 and then upgrade to a 155 when they are at the dealership.

Currently the 155 has the DSG7 over the 132 so if you want AWD and DSG then you have to go the 155 or the diesel.
The Slushbox auto is apparently better for softroading and towing though so that could also be a selling point for the 132.

**masev** · 02-03-2012, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by ido09s

I wont buy a Pacific. Reason being that the auto has been put in to keep the car in production. There is a shortage of DSG boxes hence the birth of the Pacific. I am worried there will be a shortage of parts for the auto and the DSG will be the preferred car for used car buyers to purchase, hence making the Pacific worth even less

There are still plenty of DSG 132's floating around and nearly all of them have comfort pack. Average price seems to be about $40/$43k but i refuse to pay that. I have my reasons, but i dont want to pay much more than about $35k for a 132TSI DSG. Dont know that i will get one for that but time will tell.

I was hoping someone on here could tell me what they have gotten one for so i know how much i of a chance i have

I can only be thankful that DSG stocks are running low - I was always after a manual so the Pacific was a bonus for me!

35k on-road sounds unlikely but good luck!

**TobyJ82** · 02-03-2012, 03:20 PM

For me it was just all the little touches on the 155. Cost me more me in the end, but didn't want to get the car and then regret not forking out that bit extra.