Tig v's Forrester? (Also TDI vs TSI pro's and con's)

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Just tell her to buy the forester. Last thing we need is more grannies driving Tigs!

I wonder if they are still including a litre of oil with the spares kit?

[Sanman]

The Forester went off my "must drive" list because of the motor + auto.
Everything else about it is Ok, esp. price
I understand MY2011 comes with a CVT auto, which would put it back on the list. Diesel auto, if they release one, would be an interesting option, too

[Spook]

Wrong comparison to make between the TDI and the XT. Different target markets as the 1 has performance and the other does not comparitively.

Agree on that, but I think a lot of people cross shop based on budget/price, and both cars listed are at a similar price point.

If space is not a priority, then definitely the Tig. Then again, what would you expect asking that question on a VW forum?

[Achtung Tiggy]

I was also in the same predicament. Besides the Tig and Forester, I also looked at the CX7 and Q5.

In the end, I chose the 147 because it handles better than the XT; and the XT has only a 4 speed auto gearbox. The XT has a more powerful engine but if you want power just get a 125 with a chip. As for the lack of boot space, I'm getting a roof pod.

The Tig looks and feels great with quality German engineering; and it's a steal when compared to other German SUVs

[whoistheg]

Like everything it was based on price.

Subaru can do a fully kitted car for 6k less than the Tiguan 103 based on
the quote the dealer gave us.

I guess the thing is we have around $55k to spend and just thought it
might be better value.

[Sharkie]

Like everything it was based on price.

There is only $2400 difference between an auto TDI with Comfort Pack and Fog lights and a 147TSI.

The 147TSI has many other features as standard which IMO are worth far more than that $2400. Leather & RNS510 is also cheaper (combined $800) on the 147 so the difference is down to $1600 for the other extras .... ... and adding park-assist reduces that gap to $1100 ...

The TSI is much more of a drivers car and more comparable to the XT. If you want to enjoy an enthusiastic drive buy the 147. If you want economy buy the 103.

EDIT: in fact looking at it now, I simply cannot comprehend why anybody would pick a 103 auto over a 147 unless economy is important....

EDIT 2:

103 TDI auto 39190
Comfort Pack 1000
Fog lights 400
Leather 4000
RNS510 + RVC 3500
Park Assist 1400
Total RRP 49490

147 TSI auto 42990
Leather 3700
RNS510 + RVC 3000
Park Assist 900
Total RRP 50590 (+all the 147 specific extras including wheels worth far more than $1100!!!!!)

Talk about good value (comparatively) in the 147TSI ...... ..... sorry to say but I feel some of you other Tiguan owners have been had by VW ....

[Achtung Tiggy]

Talk about good value (comparatively) in the 147TSI ...... ..... sorry to say but I feel some of you other Tiguan owners have been had by VW ....

Hey Sharkie

Would you have gotten the 147 and done a chip upgrade if it was available in manual?

Just wondering...

[Sharkie]

Hey Sharkie

Would you have gotten the 147 and done a chip upgrade if it was available in manual?

Just wondering...

Yes, hell, I would even happily have paid RRP $42990 with no ($2500) discount for a manual for it .....

VWA are you listening ????? A manual 147TSI please .....

[Achtung Tiggy]

Yes, hell, I would even happily have paid RRP $42990 with no ($2500) discount for a manual for it .....

VWA are you listening ????? A manual 147TSI please .....

A DSG 147 would be nice too!!!

[borbor1313]

A test drive or both will give her the answer.Tiggy wins hands down.
Asker her how often she drives with her foot to the floor.If it is >1% then go with the XT otherwise go with a tiggy.

forrester is a great car ,bigger boot but internal plastics are the worse i have seen.Really tacky IMO.

The clincher is the driving position.Antiwhiplash headrests in the forrester are angled at at least 15deg and really uncomforttable for anything more than the 10min test drive unless you like to drive with your chin on your chest or your seat so reclined the headrest is the height of the steering wheel (aka 1980-90 commodore P plate drivers)

Also 4speed auto box in the subaru is at least 10 years out of date.

There --that should clinch it for VW