I have ordered/received my New Tiguan

[stark27]

GLA250 is $68K on road for me. Has everything including AMG interior and body kit, except the Sat Nav as don't think it's worth it as comes with CarPlay.

Corporate discount gives you $1950 dealer delivery (which is steep) and 3yr free service.

Take these into account it's a $5-6K between GLA250 and 162TSI.

You do have an extra 7kW.

Not exactly accurate. I got a Highline 140TDI + R-Line + DAP + Tint for 57k driveaway. So it's not 5-6k, its more like 12-13k as he TSI is $1500 cheaper. I'm pretty happy with that price gap because the MB is not worth an extra 10k plus and its not new.

[aussietig]

Not exactly accurate. I got a Highline 140TDI + R-Line + DAP + Tint for 57k driveaway. So it's not 5-6k, its more like 12-13k as he TSI is $1500 cheaper. I'm pretty happy with that price gap because the MB is not worth an extra 10k plus and its not new.

Yes each to their own!

Certainly for me ... I was intending to buy another Tig and have a brand new Golf 7 flappy paddle SW which I need to get rid of, to prove my point!

But I'm not going to pay $60K for a Tig again as this was a psychological barrier for me.

That's what I paid 5 years ago for the one in my signature, when the Highline 147TSI first came out.
It was a bargain back then because Audi, BMW and MB were totally out of reach by comparison.

Fast forward 5 years, the price is still the same, but Audi, BMW and MB have come down and are well within reach.

The point some of us original Tig lovers/owners are making is the disappointment that it hasn't maintained that value for money gap that made it a success in the past. Its prices have not come down along with the rest of the market.

A 140TDI is not a meaningful comparison with a GLA250. It's equivalent is the 162TSI.

$68K is the price I am paying only driveaway!

How can that be $12-13K more than the 162TSI which the best I could get it for was $59.6K?

[stark27]

How can that be $12-13K more than the 162TSI which the best I could get for was $59.6K?

The problem is I believe you, and some other previous Tiggy owners, still see the Tiggy as a middle class car where as I think it has grown up quite a bit from the previous mode and therefore demands the increase. You've gott MB/BMW/Audi on a pedastal which to you justifies them charging and extra 10k plus when it's not a better car (imo).

As for the price, I was able to get the TDI for 57k on the road so if you take off $1500 you could get a TSI for 55.5k. Another member has done just that through a broker who which I got the details for. In fact he got an extra $500 off polus a towbar, did even better.

Anyway, good luck witht he purchase.

[Transporter]

The problem is I believe you, and some other previous Tiggy owners, still see the Tiggy as a middle class car where as I think it has grown up quite a bit from the previous mode and therefore demands the increase. You've gott MB/BMW/Audi on a pedastal which to you justifies them charging and extra 10k plus when it's not a better car (imo).

As for the price, I was able to get the TDI for 57k on the road so if you take off $1500 you could get a TSI for 55.5k. Another member has done just that through a broker who which I got the details for. In fact he got an extra $500 off polus a towbar, did even better.

Anyway, good luck witht he purchase.

I couldn't agree more.
...and I'm glad that VW listen to their customers and build the quality car for which many are ready to pay a bit more.
If you think that MB or BMW are better, then go and check properly in the showroom MB car, see how the panels fit and quality of the finish. I personally couldn't buy MB and don't see BMW as the car that would last me 10 years without spending fortune on it to keep it on the road once it done 120,000km.

[ambsamby]

Was thinking seriously thinking about Tiguan as already have a 2014 Golf R-Line Wagon and happy with it. Just bought a 07/16 build BMW X3 20i with Pano Roof and M sport innovation pack for 61K on Corporate with 5 years Servicing included. It was a no brainer . While doing comparisions we can always find the story to fit the outcome we want (X3 is bigger but Tiguan is new platform etc.). Can do ECU tuning to lift performance to 28i if so desired (wait til warranty finish first for me).
Good luck with all your purchases

[Sharkie]

I'm happy enough to wait for the hype to die down and prices to drop as demand lessens. As others mentioned the prices will drop substantially over the next 2 years and besides I'm keen on options not yet available.

I looked at the MB and BMW equivalents not too long ago and they had far a less premium feel than what you'd expect for the money. A painted silver plastic gearlever in both just set the scene ...... so I'm fairly committed to a new Tig, just in no hurry.

[stark27]

Good point Sharkie, but personally I like to have something new and up-to-date, I don't mind paying extra and have always bought the latest models available. I don't like buying something everyone already has, 2 years old and already looking at the next gen. The X3 looks quite ugly to be honest and nothing at MB really grabs me.

[Sharkie]

Well for those that are unwilling to pay the current asking price for VW quality ..... here is an alternative that looks 99% like a new Tiguan (can you just change the badges?) and is presumably a lot cheaper ....

Zotye Damai X7 | CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News

and

Chinese SUV is straight-up clone of new VW Tiguan - CARmag.co.za

[stark27]

Well for those that are unwilling to pay the current asking price for VW quality ..... here is an alternative that looks 99% like a new Tiguan (can you just change the badges?) and is presumably a lot cheaper ....

Zotye Damai X7 | CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News

and

Chinese SUV is straight-up clone of new VW Tiguan - CARmag.co.za

Haha, no thanks to a copy.

[NZ_GolfR]

Well for those that are unwilling to pay the current asking price for VW quality ..... here is an alternative that looks 99% like a new Tiguan (can you just change the badges?) and is presumably a lot cheaper ....

Zotye Damai X7 | CarNewsChina.com - China Auto News

and

Chinese SUV is straight-up clone of new VW Tiguan - CARmag.co.za

My god, only in China can they get away with that. They have got the overall shape right but the fine details just don't look like they're there, someone has got a bit carried away with the chrome detailing on the front and rear and what about that interior! Hate to think what the built quality is like and can you imagine driving one of those with the 1.5L Turbo 5 Speed Manual [emoji23]

They do say that imitation is a sign of flattery!


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[kacak]

A dealer advised that the Tiguan will be available for test drives from tomorrow. Interested to hear others impressions if/when they've taken it for a spin.

[hcvo1]

I have ordered/received my New Tiguan

To add to the previous post, my dealer had just informed me that VW have sent the dealers a bulletin announcing that the 162TSI will be available to order on their NADCON system from the middle of this month.


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[andrew7]

My dealer says they can order the 162TSI tomorrow (and test drives also tomoz)

[stark27]

My dealer says they can order the 162TSI tomorrow (and test drives also tomoz)

It won't be the 162TSI Highline, it will be the 132TSI Comfortline.

[andrew7]

^ Fair enough. BTW, noticed you did not spec the sunroof with your R-Line...ah, I see new you are in Brisvegas so presumably a tad hot and sunny up there for a sunroof?

PS. I've got a Highline TDI with DAP on order: tossing up whether the R-Line package is worth the additional $4K....does look schmick....thoughts all?