I scored a Tiquan deal thread

[High-Fidelity]

Hi Ben - is that auto? If so, then that's outstanding value. I managed $41.5k yesterday for the same package (auto ) minus off road.
BTW What state are you?

It's a manual. Even though I do mostly city driving I prefer manuals. That and the TDI has enough torque that I can just be lazy with choosing a gear anyway.

I'm looking forward to picking it up, but that won't happen until June. At least it's on the boat already.

I'm in Victoria, should probably put that in my profile. Will update that when I'm back at home and not on my iPhone.

Ben

[Sanman]

It's a manual. Even though I do mostly city driving I prefer manuals. That and the TDI has enough torque that I can just be lazy with choosing a gear anyway.
Ben

Still not a bad deal.
I'm in Vic, pickup for me is in 6 weeks (probably on the same boat as yours) -

To summarise my specs are:
TDI auto
Park assist
Metallic
Comfort Pack
Fog lights
for $41.5k drive away

This is maybe $1500 lower than the "fleet price", I think I could have pushed for another $250-$500 off this before hitting bottom.

Will be interesting to see if VWA offers something special for End Of Financial Year, particularly as the 30% business deduction ends then, meaning they'll have a very sad July-Aug, only picking up when the 2010 model updates are available in Q4 (the updates are pretty minor)

[Johnno]

Just saw an ad for Tiguan on telly (metro Sydney). Advertised as $33k RRP.

[DJY]

Just saw an ad for Tiguan on telly (metro Sydney). Advertised as $33k RRP.

Yes officially the
125TSI Manual is $33990
125TSI Auto is $36490

but then there is the fine print:
"Prices quoted are Recommended Retail Prices (RRP) excluding dealer delivery charges, which may vary from dealer to dealer and statutory charges, which vary from state to state."

[High-Fidelity]

Still not a bad deal.
I'm in Vic, pickup for me is in 6 weeks (probably on the same boat as yours) -

To summarise my specs are:
TDI auto
Park assist
Metallic
Comfort Pack
Fog lights
for $41.5k drive away

Yeah, your deal is slightly better than mine, although mine also includes the off road pack, so pretty close. Seems there are more TDI Autos around than manuals. There were only two cars even close to the spec I wanted, and 1 of them was sitting at a dealer in NSW and has been for a while apparently (08 plated).

I'm happy with it all, and since it's novated it's not going to make a huge difference to me.

I baulked at paying the 3.5k for the sat nav, but will probably ebay an RNS-510 and fit it myself. Seems pretty easy by all accounts.

It's going to be a long 6-7 weeks for me... although, I waited 5 months for my last car (Peugeot 206 GTi).

Ben.

[auswill]

Tiguan 147 TSI - is it available yet and has anyone tried getting a price on it?
With the options I want, it only works out a few grand more than the 125 Auto so i think its more worth it to get a 147.
What do u think is a reasonable drive away price?

[brh1978]

Tiguan 147 TSI - is it available yet and has anyone tried getting a price on it?
With the options I want, it only works out a few grand more than the 125 Auto so i think its more worth it to get a 147.
What do u think is a reasonable drive away price?

I ordered a 147TSI a very long time ago and it is finally ready for pick up this week. The dealer had a few on order that arrived last week, I don't think they ordered any to keep as stock, they are all sold. You'll prob find they will slowly become available now that demand in the US has slowed down (as they only sell the 147Kw engine in the US).

I went for the 147 as like you, the options I wanted added up quickly on the other models, I was worried about poor resale considering you generally loose the value of the options as soon as you drive away from the dealer.

As for deals, I think if you want to order a 2009 Tig and you can get dealer delivery down to $900 and get the $2K fleet discount you're doing alright. You'll prob get a much better deal on an instock 125TSI or 103TDI.

[auswill]

Can u list what you got, for how much and whereabouts?
Is dealer delivery, rego and CTP the only charges on top of the car.

Eg. I worked out...147 + 18" Wheels, Rear Parking, Sat Nav, Leather, Tinting, Mats and Bluetooth will work out to be around 53,000. How much is on road costs on top of that. If I can all that on a 125 TSI I wouldnt mind if its a lot cheaper.

[Sharkie]

This is what the 147 has extra above the 125 ...

These cannot be added to a 125 and some of it is really good

Chrome trim around windows
Chrome Roof rails
17" Alloy wheels 235-55-17
Tinted Windows
Interior ambience lighting
Folding tables in front seatbacks
RCD510 + 6Cd Changer Audio
Optical Parking System
Sports Front seats
Lumbar adjustment - front seats
Under front seat drawers
Front Seat backrest storage
Glasses case in roof lining

These are standard on the 147 that you can add to the 125

Low tyre presure indicator (as part of the off-road package only $300)
Rear parking sensors Dealer Accessory $600
Front Foglights $400

Comfort Pack including $1000
Dual Zone Climate control
Low lights sensor auto lights
auto dimming rearview mirror
illuminated vanity mirrors
rain sensor

As far as I'm concerned I'd have bought the 147 above the 125 if only I could have had it in a manual. If you wanted an auto to me it is a no brainer as the extras are worth much more than the $6500 difference IMO.

[Pullstarter]

Are you sure about the ambient lighting as my friend's TDI has it as part of the comfort package?

The 125 I test drove also had the sunglasses case in the headlining, maybe a few things are sneaking in where they shouldnt?

X 2 big thumbs down for no manual in the 147, I definitely would have got one otherwise.

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My 125 came with the ambient lighting (Comfort Pack?). It's kind of neat - at night, the interior lights up like New Years Eve on Times Square!

[Pullstarter]

Does yours have the glasses holder as well John?

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Does yours have the glasses holder as well John?

which ones?, I've got little cubbie holes all over the place. I used to keep a spare set of sunnies in the overhead unit where those nice little red lights shine down from, but they rattled, so I moved them to the lower one (which I only found by accident the other day) that is directly under the head unit, but above the one that has the flap on it. I mean, how many does a boy really need anyway?

[Pullstarter]

which ones?, I've got little cubbie holes all over the place. I used to keep a spare set of sunnies in the overhead unit where those nice little red lights shine down from, but they rattled, so I moved them to the lower one (which I only found by accident the other day) that is directly under the head unit, but above the one that has the flap on it. I mean, how many does a boy really need anyway?

Depends how many pairs you have for each mood duckie

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The funny thing was, I had this really annoying rattle, and I actually pulled off the LH door trim because it sounded like it was coming from there and thought I might have left something loose after fitting up the new speakers etc. Didn't fix it though, so was putting up with it - until I was in the passenger seat the other day and the rattle sounded like it was now coming from the drivers side! I happened to look up and pulled out the sunnies - and the rest is history!

Consequently even though I've got a special spot for extra sunnies - I don't use it!