Hi:

I just bought a new TDI and did not regret a cent in the 55k I threw in. It is absolutely a wonderful car. A beautiful beast with all the features I wanted (yes a long option list). Will also post some pics once get a chance.

There are certainly lots of things for me to pick up for me since this is my first brand new car and an upgrade from 1993 camry (I believe someone in the forum have similar story as mine). Now, after one week's drive, I have some puzzles around this new car and wonder anyone could help me explain them:

Here comes the list:
1. There is always a feeling that something is slowing down the car. I will even need to accelerate to maintain the speed when driving downhill. And the gear is eager to shift down once it slows down. Feels like driving with hand brake on. I know tiguan has downhill assistance but it shall only be activated at speed lower than 20km not highway speed.

2. Front passenger seat airbag control is missing nor the indicator next to the hazard light button in the middle of console.

3. Is the turbo lag a common thing for TDI?

I don't know whether these experiences are due to a converter from petrol engine to diesel engine or running period. Sometimes I just feel like the drive in old camry is smoother than Tiguan

Mine is a TDI with 18' wheel, park assist, leather, sunroof, dynaudio, off-road.