About to purchase a Tiguan. Buyer beware?

[murcod]

The main toss up is between the cx5 and the tig. However the cx5 doesnt have rear air vents which is a must for us being in Perth as it is scorching hot. Haven't looked at the ford but not too keen tbh just with the bad track records ive had with ford. The vw servicing doesnt look as bad i expected our hilux is a $500-600 service every 6 months. Thanks for the link ☺

I'm hearing you on the air vents - the Kuga does have rear vents (except of the bottom range "pov pack" version- Ambiente?) Australian Fords don't do anything for me, but the Euro sourced models are usually pretty good. Servicing wise the Kuga is 12mth interval as well Ford Australia - Ford Service Price Promise Calculator - the big 4yr service is half the price of VW.

PS:The Golf Alltrack might also interest you- particularly if cargo space concerns you? 2016 Golf Alltrack | SUV Cars | Volkswagen Australia

[murcod]

Does the car need to be serviced by vw dealerships so warranty isn't voided? Also the dealerships ive spoken to were not keen on budging on price for the car. Realistically speaking how much do you think i could talk them down on driveaway cost?

I think it's actually against the law for them to stipulate a vehicle must be serviced by them during the factory 3yr warranty. Of course they will make life harder for you if something serious happens and it hasn't been serviced at a VW dealer. When you get into extended warranties they often have conditions like it must be dealer serviced. (I've seen that mentioned on here by others.) Actually, here are the Consumer laws for WA New car warranties and services | Department of Commerce

They'll all try and bluff you on price. If you're not trading a vehicle you're in a better position. Push them and be prepared to walk away- leave them your phone number.

[nat225]

salespeople are not lawyers. they can say anything to get your sale or your servicing needs. often they are the type of people who can talk well with confidence without correct facts.