I scored a Tiquan deal thread

[Transporter]

Petrol wont be that more expensive to run over say 15000km/year. Average consumption 103Man = 2l/100km (actually 1.7) better than the 125man so only 300l more used over a year at a cost of $1.50 for 98RON = $450. Thats is less than $40 a month !!!!

I'd rather spend that $450 a year extra and get some performance out of the car.

Std torque is also no longer a "selling" point. TDI makes 320NM from 1750-2500rmin = 750rmin bandwith !!!!! TSI makes 280NM from 1700-4200rmin = 2500rmin bandwidth !!!!!

I know which will actually be more responsive on the road .... and its not the TDI.

Chip both of them and the TDI makes 380NM (same bandwidth as before) whereas the TSI makes 410NM (same bandwidth) and then seriously outgrunts the TDI on all aspects.

If I was going to take the car offroad to some extent I'd pick a Forrester, it is superior in all areas that matter for that purpose, however the Tiguan is the better all-round car and that is why I bought it.

I'd rather compare the real life fuel consumption than the one that is advertised.
What is your fuel consumption anyway? Is it fair from what is in the specs.? I bet you it is not spot on or lower.
I'd like to keep my cars longer than 2-4 years, so I have to look at some other factors.

P.S. I just checked your signature and noticed that you still waiting for your Tig, so you don't know what its fuel consumption is.

[auswill]

For those negotiating with dealers in Syd, plz let me know how you go and with which dealer. I wanna buy a 147 within a month - but dont really wanna go to a dealer yet coz I already went to alot of them earlier in the year asking about the 147. They all said May/June it would be available.

[auswill]

Not sure your calculations are correct:
147TSI $48623 (RRP here in ACT - incl dealer & statutory charges)
Rear Parking (optical and sensors are free on 147)
If you mean Park Assist add $900 - jumps to $1400 on 125

Im in NSW - not sure if its same - so its over 5K for on road costs?!

I did mean Park Assist sorry - this will eventually be my wifes car and she cant park for BEEEP

[Pullstarter]

On road costs depend on dealer deliver mainly, rego about $800-ish, stamp duty about $1000-ish, dealer delivery seems to be around $2500-3000 for us mere mortals without fleet discounts etc.

[Johnno]

My brother bought a Tig today from Fivedock in Sydney:
125TSI
Auto
Silver
Comfort
Fog
Sat/Nav
Park Assist
+ trade on a 2001 Astra
$42K on road

[Sanman]

For those negotiating with dealers in Syd, plz let me know how you go and with which dealer. I wanna buy a 147 within a month - but dont really wanna go to a dealer yet coz I already went to alot of them earlier in the year asking about the 147. They all said May/June it would be available.

Barloworld Mascot were nominated by a car broker to contact me, so I assume they are willing to deal.
I believe all dealers can access VWA's unallocated vehicles and reserve them, so there's little point in going dealer to dealer.
Barloworld dealers can't seem to swap stock between them, oddly, although it may have been an idiot sales guy telling me this.
To get good pricing, you should concentrate on ensuring you are eligible for fleet pricing - requires 1. Your work being registered on VWA's fleet list - no obligation for your work to sign up.
2. You getting a form signed by your work stating you are employee.
For $4000 savings its worth sweet talking the HR lady.

[Sanman]

The new ones coming must be on same boat as mine Due into Pt Kembla on 5th may, should be in Canberra 1-2 weeks after that. Currently half way between Durban and Fremantle.

Pullstarter, how do you track that? I have the vehicle number, and dealer estimate of arrival (another 5 weeks), but would like to verify what they say.

[clip]

I'd rather compare the real life fuel consumption than the one that is advertised.

Just in case you missed my previous post Transporter:

"Also got fantastic fuel consumption IMO (averaged 7.7l/100k's on the way home from Coffs!), which I find incredible given the weight of the Tig. Worst I got was 10.8 which was a day's driving which included a run up through the ranges. I was expecting a lot worse. Any way I look at it though, to get that sort of economy from a 1700kg turbo petrol engined AWD vehicle, is pretty bloody good IMO."

Of course my everyday real world running sits around the 9.8L/100k's - which is higher than stated, but then given the performance...

[auswill]

My brother bought a Tig today from Fivedock in Sydney:
125TSI
Auto
Silver
Comfort
Fog
Sat/Nav
Park Assist
+ trade on a 2001 Astra
$42K on road

Thanks for that Johnno. 42K on the road includes the astra?

[Transporter]

Just in case you missed my previous post Transporter:

"Also got fantastic fuel consumption IMO (averaged 7.7l/100k's on the way home from Coffs!), which I find incredible given the weight of the Tig. Worst I got was 10.8 which was a day's driving which included a run up through the ranges. I was expecting a lot worse. Any way I look at it though, to get that sort of economy from a 1700kg turbo petrol engined AWD vehicle, is pretty bloody good IMO."

Of course my everyday real world running sits around the 9.8L/100k's - which is higher than stated, but then given the performance...

Ok,...Ok,... No need to go to the war.
I'm happy for you that you enjoy your Tig.
Look at my garage mate; do you think that I'm a brand person?
I’m not. ….I choose my vehicles on technical grounds and how does it drive rather than an appearance. I'm not saying that Tig is only nice looking and that's the end. The symmetrical drive system, rather than east/west engine configuration and no timing belt to replace that’s what I’m waiting for. The car is for my wife to drive to work and back. Ok that's enough it is VW forum.
I'm not in hurry to buy a car, so I wait when it arrives, I'll drive it and let you know, for now, I'm just lurking around, observing what your experiences with the Tig are.

P.S. Your fuel economy figures are impressive but I'd like to see what it would be driving home from work in afternoon peak traffic, bumper to bumper, let me guess 13-15L/100km or worst? You see the diesel still will be using much less fuel under any conditions even in top traffic. The one has to think where is the car going to be used most of the time. Is it mostly longer trips or everyday transport to work and back?

[clip]

….I choose my vehicles on technical grounds and how does it drive rather than an appearance. The symmetrical drive system, rather than east/west engine configuration and no timing belt to replace that’s what I’m waiting for. The car is for my wife to drive to work and back.

Have you thought of a Suzuki Grand Vitara then? "Symmetrical" drive system rather than east-west configuration, no timing belt, good looking, very easy for the wife to drive to work and back, and would thrash both the Tig and Forester for off road performance.

[Transporter]

Have you thought of a Suzuki Grand Vitara then? "Symmetrical" drive system rather than east-west configuration, no timing belt, good looking, very easy for the wife to drive to work and back, and would thrash both the Tig and Forester for off road performance.

Drives like truck and doesn't have a very good safety record.

[clip]

P.S. Your fuel economy figures are impressive but I'd like to see what it would be driving home from work in afternoon peak traffic, bumper to bumper, let me guess 13-15L/100km or worst?

"Of course my everyday real world running sits around the 9.8L/100k's - which is higher than stated..."

But that is mine, and I don't live in a capital city, although I do sit in some bumper to bumper traffic everyday. But that is what I average over the week that includes week day and weekend running. It is my average combined fuel consumption. I thought that was what we were talking about.

Of course it's not going to get anywhere near a diesel, but I don't think that was the point Sharkie was making. It was - I think - what are you prepared to pay for a performance advantage v fuel economy?

[Pullstarter]

Pullstarter, how do you track that? I have the vehicle number, and dealer estimate of arrival (another 5 weeks), but would like to verify what they say.

Go to this link:

https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/

and put your VIN number in the "Cargo ID" field then click on "track" then click on voyage number (highlighted in red) and it will show you the progress of the ship

[Sanman]

Go to this link:

https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/

and put your VIN number in the "Cargo ID" field then click on "track" then click on voyage number (highlighted in red) and it will show you the progress of the ship

Thanks - sadly, the 6 digit tracking number I was given comes up with a US car delivered in 2008. Perhaps I'd better ask VW again.