It's ALIVE!!! (arrived)

[T&M]

Well smiles all-round

We took delivery of the Tiguan yesterday! It was a long-long-long wait but gee it's been worth it. We got what extras we wanted and as a bonus it's the 2010 model.

As soon as I get a few minutes, I'll post some pics (if you like) to show it off.

The Candy white is a great combo with the black leather interior. Still have to get the aftermarket DVD system fitted for the kids and it's going back to get the windows tinted by the dealer on it's 1000km "free check". The Sunshine Coast QLD plates in 'girly' pink and red really stand out on the white paint. hahahaha..... Thanks go to the Mrs.

What else - oh yeah we got the Hankook Dynapro tyres on the standard alloys. Still deciding whether we do the sporty-street-style 18" wheels or whether we stick with the 16" (which are great looking wheels) and pop on some BFG A/T or Cooper ST tyres for when we hit the dirt.

Now to read the manual and experiment!

[team_v]

Nice work.
I am looking at Candy white when i get mine.




To me the stock 16's look too small so i would be upgrading to 18's.
Keep the 16's for soft-roading with though and wrap them in some heavier duty tyres.

Might want to have a look in teh audio section for DVD PLayers.
I recall someone saying that it was cheaper to just buy acouple of Ipod's for the kids and not have to worry about wiring, installationand legalitites etc.

[T&M]

yes yes I know - no pics yet!!!! haha... The Mrs drives it for her work.

The kids already have their iPods, but ideally looking at either twin built-in headrest DVD monitors or a ceiling mounted monitor as we had in the last car - that way it's out of the way.


Jury is out about the wheels at this stage (the car is 26hrs old).

[team_v]

I would run about on the stockers for now.
They don't seem to be selling on Ebay so the best bet is run them in and see how you feel about them.
If you really want to upgrade just keep the 16's for soft-roading trips.

I don't see the point in rear dvd if they already have ipod's etc but its your car.
Just make sure to check the legality of it as i had heard they were cracking down on in car dvd's in the southern states.

[T&M]

Just make sure to check the legality of it as i had heard they were cracking down on in car dvd's in the southern states.

was that from cops who didn't have anything in their car?

I haven't heard of that happening up here...?? Will check though.

[team_v]

was that from cops who didn't have anything in their car?

I haven't heard of that happening up here...?? Will check though.

Something about causing a distraction to the driver, even though you can't see it, you could still hear it and know it is going etc.
Not 100% sure as it was just spoken about on the audio section here.

Might want to check it out before you go ahead with it just to make sure.

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Congratulations on your new tig. I'm pleased to learn its the 2010 model. Mine is on its way over and should be arriving next week so guess it too should be the 2010 edition. Cheers.

[T&M]

Congratulations on your new tig. I'm pleased to learn its the 2010 model. Mine is on its way over and should be arriving next week so guess it too should be the 2010 edition. Cheers.

Thanks.
Yeah not that much different I discovered... different illumination of gauges (now white), different wheel lock nut, no fancy chrome hooks on sides of boot area.

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The Sunshine Coast QLD plates in 'girly' pink and red really stand out on the white paint.

I'll look out for you on the coast. Should be easy to spot with those plates

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Something about causing a distraction to the driver, even though you can't see it, you could still hear it and know it is going etc.

the sound of the wiggles movie playing quietly in the back, or the kids fighting and carrying on like pork chops? I know what distracts me more........... (actually now I think about it, it's probably the wiggles)