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  • #31
    I posted in the Gen 2 thread. Had the TSI 132 for 24hours over this weekend. Pretty damn nice. I currently drive a GTI mk6 and although the Tiguan is an SUV it honestly felt like driving a base GTI. the 162 is a must IMO I'll be happy when I test drive one of those.
    GOLF GTI MY11 ADIDAS Candy White, Sunroof
    GOLF GTI 40th ED, White with Sunroof

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    • #32
      I have always wondered what 'dealer delivery' is supposed to be comprised of. Is this charge supposed to take into account the cost of transportation from Europe to Australia or are we simply paying for the dealer to order the car, receive it and give it a once over with a microfiber cloth?
      If it includes overseas transportation, how much would it realistically cost to have a car shipped half way across the world?

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      • #33
        Originally posted by alexkid View Post
        I have always wondered what 'dealer delivery' is supposed to be comprised of. Is this charge supposed to take into account the cost of transportation from Europe to Australia or are we simply paying for the dealer to order the car, receive it and give it a once over with a microfiber cloth?
        If it includes overseas transportation, how much would it realistically cost to have a car shipped half way across the world?
        No. Overseas transport is already paid for. The dealer would have to pay for any (shipping) costs associated with "swapping" cars with another dealer if they did not have the colour/options in stock and another dealer did.

        Dealer also has to take off the plastic protective bits and hopefully not scratch up the paint too much with some well-used wash cloths.

        2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline

        2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
        2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
        2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)
        - Tigger73's 125TSI Build


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        • #34
          Originally posted by alexkid View Post
          I have always wondered what 'dealer delivery' is supposed to be comprised of. Is this charge supposed to take into account the cost of transportation from Europe to Australia or are we simply paying for the dealer to order the car, receive it and give it a once over with a microfiber cloth?
          If it includes overseas transportation, how much would it realistically cost to have a car shipped half way across the world?
          Good video here from AutoExpert.com.au

          Negotiating down the dealer delivery fee is essential if you want to beat car dealers and avoid one of the biggest institutionalised rip-offs when you buy a new car here in Australia.

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe4zn985IUc
          Tiguan 162TSI Highline with DAP in White.

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          • #35
            Originally posted by Brizzypom View Post
            Good video here from AutoExpert.com.au

            Negotiating down the dealer delivery fee is essential if you want to beat car dealers and avoid one of the biggest institutionalised rip-offs when you buy a new car here in Australia.

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe4zn985IUc
            This is interesting and so true. I would always want to question the costs, and get a break down.
            GOLF GTI MY11 ADIDAS Candy White, Sunroof
            GOLF GTI 40th ED, White with Sunroof

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            • #36
              I've ordered the 140TDI and I was given an estimate of March 2017 and when I asked about the 162TSI they told me it will be even longer, around June 2017. So January is very doubtful.

              Wondering why everyone else is opting for the TSI and not TDI?
              Last edited by stark27; 05-10-2016, 03:26 PM.
              Traded: Tornado Red MY11 Golf GTI Adidas
              Missus: MY17 VW Tiguan 140TDI R-Line, DAP, Tint, White.
              Missus: MY14 VW Golf R Leather, DAP, Tint, Lapiz Blue .

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              • #37
                So many people are saying different wait times. I highly doubt it would be June.. that's 9 months, I would tell them to shove the car if I was told that.
                I will be ordering mine on Saturday so I will advise on what delivery time I am told. My brother in law is the dealer so hopefully I will have a no bull**** date. You all know car salesman, so I'd say a lot of delivery days you have been estimated are far from the truth

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by stark27 View Post
                  I've ordered the 140TDI and I was given an estimate of March 2017 and when I asked about the 162TSI they told me it will be even longer, around June 2017. So January is very doubtful.

                  Wondering why everyone else is opting for the TSI and not TDI?
                  Because they have a diesel particulate filter and you have to use adblue. They are my 2 reasons, no passenger car should have either of those.

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Fridgie877 View Post
                    So many people are saying different wait times. I highly doubt it would be June.. that's 9 months, I would tell them to shove the car if I was told that.
                    I will be ordering mine on Saturday so I will advise on what delivery time I am told. My brother in law is the dealer so hopefully I will have a no bull**** date. You all know car salesman, so I'd say a lot of delivery days you have been estimated are far from the truth
                    Just telling you what I was told but it kinda makes sense since the 162TSI in not currently in the brochure or the configurator as yet.
                    Traded: Tornado Red MY11 Golf GTI Adidas
                    Missus: MY17 VW Tiguan 140TDI R-Line, DAP, Tint, White.
                    Missus: MY14 VW Golf R Leather, DAP, Tint, Lapiz Blue .

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by Fridgie877 View Post
                      Because they have a diesel particulate filter and you have to use adblue. They are my 2 reasons, no passenger car should have either of those.
                      So is it just VW all do all diesel vehicles suffer the same issues with having to clear the filter and use Adblue?
                      Traded: Tornado Red MY11 Golf GTI Adidas
                      Missus: MY17 VW Tiguan 140TDI R-Line, DAP, Tint, White.
                      Missus: MY14 VW Golf R Leather, DAP, Tint, Lapiz Blue .

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by stark27 View Post
                        So is it just VW all do all diesel vehicles suffer the same issues with having to clear the filter and use Adblue?

                        I know the new hiace engine has a dpf, can't remember if the new hilux has one, I have only worked on one diesel one so far. Yes there are some manufacturers that have them but I'd say they all will in a matter of time. Vw is the first light vehicle manufacturer that uses adblue that I have had contact with through work

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                        • #42
                          Apparently Audi needs it too so probably goes for any diesel car in the VW Group
                          Traded: Tornado Red MY11 Golf GTI Adidas
                          Missus: MY17 VW Tiguan 140TDI R-Line, DAP, Tint, White.
                          Missus: MY14 VW Golf R Leather, DAP, Tint, Lapiz Blue .

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