I have ordered/received my New Tiguan

[Transporter]

Will be re-looking again at a MB GLA. Admittedly not in the same class or straight comparison!

But boot space is not really an issue with kids grown up without prams and car seats!

For this price, might as well look at a lower spec premium badge!

My own experience with the MB product is not a good one, and I favour the VW, even if it should cost more.
Clearly, I didn't learn the lesson between 1999 - 2005 and had to buy the Sprinter last year, thinking I can't be so unlucky to buy another bad MB van. I was wrong.

Just look at the imperfections in the body and paint work and I don't mean only in the vans.

[Regdop]

Just placed an order with my employers preferred Fleet Lease Company. An Indium Grey R Line with DAP, towbar, tint, F&R flaps est delivery Feb/Mar 2016. If I'm reading the contract correctly I get some change from $55K...

[stark27]

Just placed an order with my employers preferred Fleet Lease Company. An Indium Grey R Line with DAP, towbar, tint, F&R flaps est delivery Feb/Mar 2016. If I'm reading the contract correctly I get some change from $55K...

Holy crap! Thats a good price! I hope I get something close to that but I plan on going the 140TDI so fingers crossed its around $57k.

[tigger73]

Just placed an order with my employers preferred Fleet Lease Company. An Indium Grey R Line with DAP, towbar, tint, F&R flaps est delivery Feb/Mar 2016. If I'm reading the contract correctly I get some change from $55K...

Are you sure that included GST?

[jbounce]

Just saw a new white Tiggy near Auburn, anyone here?

[Regdop]

Are you sure that included GST?

No GST payable on a lease....

[Brizzypom]

Newbie here so treat me gently

Where did you guys get your options and pricing from e.g. F&R flaps, towbar etc? Been to two dealers and none of them have any information other than the brochure on the VW website.

Can't decide between the Comfortline with DAP and possibly the luxury pack but I'm not interested in the powered tailgate, heated seats or sunroof, or bite the bullet and pay more than I wanted to and go for a Highline with DAP and get everything less the sunroof. Decisions decisions!

[White Tiguan]

No GST payable on a lease....

Doesnt the residual payment attract 10 % GST ?

[Regdop]

Doesnt the residual payment attract 10 % GST ?

Not that I can see reading the contract... Of course I'm no financial genius

[kacak]

For those that have placed a deposit on one, particularly Comfortline, has anyone received any further confirmation on a delivery date?

My dealer has said he'll know more in early Sep.

[stark27]

Doesnt the residual payment attract 10 % GST ?

I've had a few novated leases and yes it does attract GST from memory.

[stark27]

I spoke to the dealer about the Towbar that is being offered with the Tiguan. As yet, they know its available and can be sold and price, but not all the actual specs. Their understanding is its an OZ Built bolt on towbar, designed to tow the max capacity of 2500kgs and a towball weight of 200kg's with stabilisers. This should mean a horizontal hitch and not a vertical hitch. However, these are expectations at the moment and not specs. They are hoping to hear more next week.

I just need a towbar fitted with the purchase. Whether its ultimately up to the task . I'll see and change later if necessary. For the short term, I just need to tow a trailer, so anything will work.

Any idea of the cost of the towbar? I'm also keen for one.

[Bambazonke]

Hi all I have been reading this thread with much interest and last night I was invited by the local dealer to the launch of the new model. They had a 132TSi with the driver assistance package and when I asked for the drive away price no one could give me a definitive answer!
My first impression was the new model is it is no better in terms of quality to the previous model.The technology is however up there with Audi BMW and MB and so is the price from what I have read above as for the driving dynamics I cannot comment as I yet to drive it.

I will be looking seriously at X3. 2d with sport innovations package which will also come with a 4yr 60k service plan through my employer's corporate benefits program. I expect I will pay +/-65k for an SUV I believe to be equal or superior to the VW. Sorry VW u r too expensive and I wouldn't be surprised if there are big discounts in a years time as sales are below what they expected

[stark27]

Hi all I have been reading this thread with much interest and last night I was invited by the local dealer to the launch of the new model. They had a 132TSi with the driver assistance package and when I asked for the drive away price no one could give me a definitive answer!
My first impression was the new model is it is no better in terms of quality to the previous model.The technology is however up there with Audi BMW and MB and so is the price from what I have read above as for the driving dynamics I cannot comment as I yet to drive it.

I will be looking seriously at X3. 2d with sport innovations package which will also come with a 4yr 60k service plan through my employer's corporate benefits program. I expect I will pay +/-65k for an SUV I believe to be equal or superior to the VW. Sorry VW u r too expensive and I wouldn't be surprised if there are big discounts in a years time as sales are below what they expected

First of all, there is plenty of information out there on the pricing so your dealer is not too switched on and you could easily search the web or find it on these forums. It may be no better in terms of quality but considering the quality is already to a high standard that is not a negative thing.

2nd, people who are trying to justify buying a BMW/MB/Audi over a VW by saying VW is too expensive are silly. While they have increased the price over the old Tiguan they are offering more in the package thus justifying the price which sits in between the cheap Koreans and the more expensive Euro's which, lets be honest, you pay a premium for the name.

I just placed an order for the VW Tiguan Highline + R-Line + DAP + Tint for $57k driveaway. If you think you are getting more from an X3 for $65k you are kidding yourself. 60km service is maybe 3 services to the value of $1500? Big deal. You won't get the major service covered which could cost easily over $1k

I saved 3.5k off the retail price which more then pays for the free services. I'm also getting (imo) a better looking and more updated car in terms of technology (the digital display is amazing) and aesthetics for less money.

[tigger73]

I hear you Bambazonke. I'm sure they will sell OK because they are a nice car with good options, however agree that they are pushing into premium car territory. The value may not be there unless there's some decent corporate discounts being offered to compete with the "premium" brands who offer servicing as part of the package and as stark27 points out often these service packages are only 3 years and don't include the first "major" service so are only 3 minor services with a cabin filter.

VW are starting to offer longer warranties and 5 years servicing however it's only available when bundled with their finance packages (like Passat). Unfortunately this doesn't necessarily suit everyone to go with the VW Choice as it is a little restrictive in terms of what you can do to the car and how many km you can put on it.