New Tiguan Owner - and my thoughts so far.

**robere** · 09-07-2008, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by AJD

It looks like a switch or something above the access panel latch, above the triangle sign?

Yep that is a chrome anchor point for luggage containment.

**robere** · 09-07-2008, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by MissVuks

My dad is interested in buying one of these - can you give any comparisons of it to a Subaru Forester (if you can)..

Well my wife has a 2004 Forester. I much prefer the Tiguan for drivability, it feels like a small car, has great acceleration and comfort way beyond the forester. The forester is underpowered and cramped everywhere except the luggage storage. In this area it beats the Tiguan, (see pics in earlier post). The fuel economy of the Forester is in the vicinity of 10l/100klm where the Tiguan is 7l/100klm! The Subaru was great until i drove the Tiguan, now i have felt the difference there is no going back.

**Philbie** · 10-07-2008, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by MissVuks

My dad is interested in buying one of these - can you give any comparisons of it to a Subaru Forester (if you can)..

Not sure i can compare them, I have owned the series one turbo forester - many years ago, and have always felt that after four years (my lease time)the subarus always felt like a four year old car. The VW's however still felt tight and had that prestige feel about them still.

Room in the forester boot would be bigger I suspect.

The switch looking thing in the boot is a chrome hook/tie down point. A really nifty idea. push the bottom of it and the top pops out to give you a bag hook. Push the top in and the bottom pops out giving you a tie down point. Push the middle and it goes back to being flush with the panel and looks a treat!

**Philbie** · 10-07-2008, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by AJD

Congratulation on getting one of the rare VW's. It looks a treat and it appears you are more than happy with the Tig.

I am trying to wait patiently for mine ....... 8 months to go unless VWA can apply a lot more influence in Wolfsburg.

By the way, what is the "switch" on the upper left in the boot? Also, is there enough room to stash one of those nice little Treg compressors down with the spare?

Cheers

Great to hear you have one on the way - think of it like a baby, it'll come! A toureg compressor would not fit nicely in the tiguan boot area. Nothing a little work might not fix, but there are other brands of aftermarket that would be much cheaper and do a better job. I have a ARB compressor and find it a great little item to have around.

**WEDEL.1** · 10-07-2008, 09:45 PM

Congratulations, looks like a great car!

Maris

**AJD** · 10-07-2008, 11:31 PM

unfortunately the VW gestation period is so long!

I recently used the compressor from a Treg and, in true VW form, the thing worked exactly as you would want and not as you would expect ..... don't know why but I never cease to be surprised.

**Philbie** · 31-07-2008, 11:43 PM

Current update on fuel use.

Around town driving I am getting 6.8l per 100k

Highway trips I am getting 5.8l per 100k.

Comfort is the best from VW I have ever had, and I have had nearly every VW model made in the last 8 years.

Luggage space has proven to be fine - with nothing being a challenge to fit in the car.

This has surprised me - as I felt the boot was too small - My new thoughts on this is that it is fine.

SATNAV is funkier than ever - and by far has a steep learning curve. My advice - spend a weekend in the car in the garage learning it.

It's a scream to wash - three buckets (due to water restrictions) and a chamois (spelt correctly???) and it's as good as new.

The wheels are a little more effort.

Any other news, I'll keep you posted.

Cheers,

Phil

**tiggy888** · 04-10-2008, 11:47 AM

Hi all. I am to the VW game and the forum, recently picked up a 103 TDI manual in reflex silver and have fitted a DP Chip to it (very happy) Noticed that you stated that VW have a deal with Hankook but mine came with Pirelli P6s on it. Looking to do more mods probably start with a bigger set of rims. Anyone else done this please post some photos.