Tigger73's 125TSI Tiguan Build Thread

[tigger73]

I'd be trying to convince her of the virtues of a Passat Alltrack, or else the 220FSI V6 wagon. She'll just have to get used to it, as it's either a larger sports SUV (too expensive, as you say), or a wagon of some description. The Passats are both very good looking cars IMO.

I suppose there's always the Commodore Sportswagon... I'd never recommend one, but they look quite nice in profile and from the rear.

So you're suggesting that it's better to plead for forgiveness than ask for permission?

Interestingly the V6 wagon has better fuel economy than the sedan... And just sneaks under the 9.6l/100 too




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[brad]

The Kia & Hyundai are worth a look.

My Captiva comments are based on the fact that she had a diesel Captiva 4-5 years back (with several cars in-between) and nothing appears to have changed in that time except the gearbox. It wasn't a badly appointed car 5 years back but when put up against it's peers now it's a bit dated.

[Sharkie]

Merc GLA 250 perhaps?

[team_v]

The GLA250 is probably a good option for a Tig sized replacement in the Euro marques.

The problem is that the tig is such a good package.
37k base + 3k for downpipe and tune and you are well ahead of anything else in the CUV market and even better than a lot of the SUV market for power and extras.

To get the next size up SUV requires a lot more $$$ (around 70k) but also loses the fun factor as you can't really chuck around a touareg, prado or a captiva 7 etc that may fit 3 kids in the back comfortable.

[tigger73]

Tigger73's VW Tiguan 125 TSI Build Thread

The GLA250 is probably a good option for a Tig sized replacement in the Euro marques.

The problem is that the tig is such a good package.
37k base + 3k for downpipe and tune and you are well ahead of anything else in the CUV market and even better than a lot of the SUV market for power and extras.

To get the next size up SUV requires a lot more $$$ (around 70k) but also loses the fun factor as you can't really chuck around a touareg, prado or a captiva 7 etc that may fit 3 kids in the back comfortable.

Yes you've hit the nail on the head team_v. My problem exactly.

I need a little more space and want to keep the fun factor but don't want to pay twice the price.

Bring on the MQB Tig!!!!!

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[MGV]

Is one of the kids particularly naughtier than the other 2? Maybe downsizing the family would be an easier option!

[tigger73]

Is one of the kids particularly naughtier than the other 2? Maybe downsizing the family would be an easier option!

...or maybe I could saw off their legs.

But that doesn't change the fact that I do relatively high mileage and will be hitting 100,000km soon. I really ought to be looking to update in the next 12 months or so either way.

[Ramee]

I need a little more space and want to keep the fun factor but don't want to pay twice the price.

Bring on the MQB Tig!!!!!

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I found the perfect car for you tigger, it is Isuzu MU-X. It fit to all of your requirements plus it got MU-X factor. LoL.

Seriously there's not much options to replace a stage 2 Tig, either you will have to look into porsche Cayenne range or will have to look into AMG ML versions. Also new MBQ Tig either going to be too big so loose the fun factor or going to be same size so may not be large enough. I bet all MBQ Tigs will not have anything bigger than 2L engine so if they are going to be bigger forget about the fun factor.

Another option for you I think is to sell both of your cars Mazda and Tig when time comes and buy a boring large SUV for your wife and kids and buy a MK7 GTI or R for yourself so that you don't have any regrets

[tigger73]

I found the perfect car for you tigger, it is Isuzu MU-X. It fit to all of your requirements plus it got MU-X factor. LoL.

Seriously there's not much options to replace a stage 2 Tig, either you will have to look into porsche Cayenne range or will have to look into AMG ML versions. Also new MBQ Tig either going to be too big so loose the fun factor or going to be same size so may not be large enough. I bet all MBQ Tigs will not have anything bigger than 2L engine so if they are going to be bigger forget about the fun factor.

Another option for you I think is to sell both of your cars Mazda and Tig when time comes and buy a boring large SUV for your wife and kids and buy a MK7 GTI or R for yourself so that you don't have any regrets

Don't tell me my best option is to go and buy a truck and bolt a second row of seats to it.... Nothing against the Isuzu though as I'm sure it's quite a capable off-road vehicle and quite well suited to pulling a caravan. But with a 0-100 time of 11+ secs due to lugging around 2.6 tonnes with a 130kW motor is not my idea of a fun time.

I've toyed with the idea of keeping the Tig as a second car and trading in the wife's Mazda3 but the whole idea is to sell the car with the high kms. It may still happen this way but I think this may be against my better judgement.

[Sharkie]

How about a mid 6s 0-100 Amarok then ...... Even keeps it in the VW family ......

And with all the space you could possibly ask for for a growing family.

[MGV]

It's a little upsetting that 100000km's is considered high mileage (kilometreage?) these days...

[tigger73]

How about a mid 6s 0-100 Amarok then ...... Even keeps it in the VW family ......

And with all the space you could possibly ask for for a growing family.

To be honest I haven't tried out the back seat space in an Amarok. Just going by other dual cab set ups where there is minimal legroom. Also not sure how the wife would feel driving it as the new "family" car either.

Though there are times when having a ute would definitely be useful.


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[Dutch77]

I've toyed with the idea of keeping the Tig as a second car and trading in the wife's Mazda3 but the whole idea is to sell the car with the high kms. It may still happen this way but I think this may be against my better judgement.

Fun car > better judgement.

You know I've been through this process - albeit I accepted the space limitations of the CUV category - and there is nothing out there unless your budget stretches a long way further. I actually found the Tig has decent rear room, just poor boot space which didn't cut it for my particular needs but ultimately Mrs Tigger73 might just have to accept a hearse as the best compromise.

[Transporter]

To be honest I haven't tried out the back seat space in an Amarok. Just going by other dual cab set ups where there is minimal legroom. Also not sure how the wife would feel driving it as the new "family" car either.

Though there are times when having a ute would definitely be useful.


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The back seat space is fantastic in Amarok, the cabin space and comfort is similar to Touareg2, which could also be an ideal car for carting your kids around. Plenty of Touaregs2 for sale at very good price, they're surprisingly reliable as a secondhand car. Not that expensive to service either.

[tigger73]

It's a little upsetting that 100000km's is considered high mileage (kilometreage?) these days...

It's not necessarily the kms but risk of requiring major repairs and having the car off the road for an extended time that motivates the change. As it's a work car they stipulate 5 years/140,000km as changeover point.

It all comes down to depreciation vs cost of maintaining an older modern car and where the two cross over is the exit point. Just working out when to push the button is the hard thing as repair costs are unpredictable.


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