RACQ small four wheel drive road test

[Sharkie]

Honestly, I can't remember the last time I read a constructive, truthful and objective car or bike review.

So true, the only way really is to go and do your own tests and reviews ...... I drive car dealers nuts as I test drive anything that interests me. (Probably do 2 or 3 "tests" a month.) I even end up buying some of it ..... occasionally...... Having owned more than 20 cars in the past 15 years I know what I like in a car and what is rubbish IMO.

You want a review thats not afraid to pull punches, watch TopGear UK, even if they do it to create a stir and attract a larger audience. I still remember a clip (a real video clip, that is ) where they reviewed a Vauxhal (Holden/Opel) Zafira and pointed out that the badge alone is enough to make people run away screaming .......

[Dilusi]

You want a review thats not afraid to pull punches, watch TopGear UK, even if they do it to create a stir and attract a larger audience. I still remember a clip (a real video clip, that is ) where they reviewed a Vauxhal (Holden/Opel) Zafira and pointed out that the badge alone is enough to make people run away screaming .......

Yes, TopGear UK presenters are certainly not afraid to express an opinion.

I like this site http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com - at least the reviewers have a sense of humour, and I have just finished reading a "one star" review on the 2010 Prius. This is definitely not a PC review. For example "I would rather visit my dentist than drive the Prius again"

[WannaTig]

You got me thinking - I put - tiguan space saver - in google and found there were lots of references to space savers in reviews. eg "The Tiguan's space-saver spare wheel is also impractical" "The same can't be said for its space-saver spare, which is annoying enough on a road-orientated car and even more so in a vehicle that's expected to encounter dirt now and then." "the space saver wheel instead of a proper spare wheel will have its detractors"

I wonder if once we make up our mind if we rationalise or overlook the negative things in favour on the positives?
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I did the same too - the majority of the negative comments were left by people commenting on a review. Only a few of the actual reviews themselves mentioned it. It's the only thing I really don't like about the Tig.

Anyway hopefully I'll never have to use it!

It may meet the criteria of the holy trinity, but I don't have to like it

[Bayman]

For $300, I agree. (The tyre pressure monitoring also comes standard on the 147TSI)

And with 18inch wheels option for TDI/125TSI models.

[NZTiguan]

On the space-saver issue, I personally feel it's a non-event. There seems to be some feeling out there that a flat tire (or damaged tire or wheel) is common off-road. Not that I do huge amounts of off-road but I've done a few bits and pieces over the years in various vehicles and have yet to see anybody needing a spare !! Also, if you're REALLY into off-road you usually have another set of wheels/tires that you use expressly for those activities and there's nothing to stop you having 5 of those and either chucking one in the boot or putting it on the roof-rack. As I say, I don't think it's really an issue and anybody doing really heavy off-road work wouldn't be buying a Tiguan (or any of the SOFTroaders) in the first place.

[Arctra]

On the space-saver issue, I personally feel it's a non-event. There seems to be some feeling out there that a flat tire (or damaged tire or wheel) is common off-road. Not that I do huge amounts of off-road but I've done a few bits and pieces over the years in various vehicles and have yet to see anybody needing a spare !! Also, if you're REALLY into off-road you usually have another set of wheels/tires that you use expressly for those activities and there's nothing to stop you having 5 of those and either chucking one in the boot or putting it on the roof-rack. As I say, I don't think it's really an issue and anybody doing really heavy off-road work wouldn't be buying a Tiguan (or any of the SOFTroaders) in the first place.

*BANG* You've hit the nail on the head IMO. I'm even considering tossing the biscuit out so I have more boot space as I have a can of Tyre Weld in the side storage compartment if I get a puncture. Between that, and my Tyre Pressure Monitoring that came with the off-road pack, I reckon I have my bases sufficiently covered. And if that's not enough, then I guess I'll just put the free roadside assist that comes with the Tig to use.

[Transporter]

I'm even considering tossing the biscuit out so I have more boot space as I have a can of Tyre Weld in the side storage compartment if I get a puncture. Between that, and my Tyre Pressure Monitoring that came with the off-road pack, I reckon I have my bases sufficiently covered. And if that's not enough, then I guess I'll just put the free roadside assist that comes with the Tig to use.

I'm not quite sure that the Tyre Weld would repair the sidewall puncture, generally it will seal the punctures up to 6mm, and so for that case I would keep the biscuit in the place.
Unless it is the risk that you're willing to take.

[T&M]

I wonder if once we make up our mind if we rationalise or overlook the negative things in favour on the positives?
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/consu...009/index.html
Note to Clip please do not look at the top rated SUV $25K-$35K (It comes from "K").

Isn't that exactly what alot of people do....? "Buy on emotion and then justify with logic"