Leather seats...

[Johnno]

Does anyone know whether you can fiddle with options after you've ordered a car?

I waited 6 days from paying my deposit to requesting a colour change and was told that it was too late, the car had already been scheduled for production.

[Bayman]

Yeah, that's annoying coz I really wanted the driving position memory option so that at the touch of a button it's adjust the seating and wing mirrors between my girlfriend and I's positions. Surely that would have cost little to nothing for VW to do if they already have the electric seat in place!

What's even more annoying is that Skoda have all this technologyin there cars in Aust already, I guess trying to lure VW buyers. The way they drip feed technology out into cars is cruel. I also have the multiple driver situation. I bet the cable loom has the capability already and the electronics, probably just needs the buttons.

[Spook]

I realise the 147KW TSI have extra drawers under the front seats, do you think I could order the parts and fit them to a TDI model with leather seats? Extra storage is always a must. Still dissappointed nowhere to put the Melways Street Directory.

Per the Tiguan brochure, the leather seats option comes with a drawer under the front passenger seat, and you also get the tables behind both front seats. So if you have a 103TDI or 125TSI and tick the leather option, you'll get the drawers.

[Arctra]

So if you have a 103TDI or 125TSI and tick the leather option, you'll get the drawers.

I can confirm that as I ticked the leather box with my TDI and it has a drawer under the front passenger seat. Hadn't checked the driver seat to be honest.

[DJY]

Hadn't checked the driver seat to be honest.

LOL - confession time - neither have I!
Checked out the passenger one.... not sure but I think I am meant to have one under my drivers seat as well.

[tiguan_hunting]

The 147 comes standard with drawers for both front seats which are cloth trim. However if you tick the leather option you lose the drawer for the driver's seat. This is because of the space required for the electrical components for the electric driver's seat.

[WannaTig]

Just a thought for you, there are some very good after market upholsterers that specialise in new vehicle leather trimming that will do the job for much less than the OEM price. Plus you get to chose more than just black or cream.

Good point! It's too late to add it now anyway, the car is scheduled for production. Can anyone recommend an upholsterer in eastern Melbourne? I've heard Blackman and Sons are good.
And my behind will just have to stay frosted in the winter!

[tiguan_hunting]

A much cheaper option is to use a hot water bottle!