VW Tiguan

[paddyhasneeds]

Has anyone any experience of the VW Tiguan?

I'm considering changing car (have been for a while as the thread history will tell you) and one option is a 4x4 (not just because of the snow).

I don't need a "proper" 4x4 as other than the one week a year when there's snow it won't be going off-road, but the last couple of times the Boxster went in the dealer network I had a Cayenne and loved the thing - but they're too big and too much money.

[paddyhasneeds]

Guess I'm SOL on this one then?

I did find a few threads from earlier this year which have helped. Curious whether there have been any major changes between 2009 and 2011 though - so far the steering wheel is about all I can find.

[MJK 24]

No info to share on the Tiguan but I've got a 2.5TDi Touareg that's been 100% reliable over 111k miles.

[A.J.M]

Just towed a very stuck tiguan out of it's snowy icy hole. 08 plate with 23k, every warning light lit up.
The one I rescued had the front wheels spin for a few seconds so it dug into the slush, about 3-4 seconds later the back wheels would start to spin. Not sure if it was a duff model but that one wasn't permanent 4 wheel drive.

I towed it out with my 04 Freelander. Runs permanent 4 wheel drive but was still a struggle to free it.

[BlackMCS]

I never got round to test driving but looked at them quite seriously when we decided a 4x4 would better suit our needs. The tiny boot put us off - had that been bigger then it would have been a serious contender. Nice looking, fairly frugal and spacious enough inside.

[x type]

Brother in law has a diesel one , bought brand spanking new as part of scrappage scheme

He's done almost 40,000 miles in 2 yrs and apart from all warning lights coming on when he went thro' a very deep puddle (nearly 2 foot deep) never had a problem with it

He gets close to 55 mpg ,but he does drive like a vicar ,combination of long run 45 mile a day each way to and from work and around town driving

he's going to buy another one next year as it's so reliable

[Escort2dr]

Have one on our fleet - managed to lock itself with keys in/engine running/dog inside/heater on full. Driver ended up smashing glass in order to save the roasting mutt. Other than that, and a DPF issue, not heard of any probs.

[carreauchompeur]

I have the impression of them as badge-engineered fkwitmobiles, however I have not driven one. Similar to the crowd that drive Tourans, possibly. Of no help I am.

[ChrisRS]

I take it you went of the idea of a Defender then?

[Jonboy_t]

Wouldn't rely on it as a 4x4, but other than that, they are very good cars. Nice and reliable, relatively cheap to repair as the engines are the same (I think) as the Golf so parts are available.

Fuel would be a bit of a bh on it though, and tax! IMO, better cars for the money, but it does serve its purpose very well!

[paddyhasneeds]

ChrisRS said:

I take it you went of the idea of a Defender then?

Not so much went off as sat in one I still love the exterior looks of the 90 but realistically I don't think I fancy the daily commute in one come rain or shine.

[CaptainSlow]

Had a petrol version, quite juicy but a good car. Boot is very small though.

[paddyhasneeds]

CaptainSlow said:

Had a petrol version, quite juicy but a good car. Boot is very small though.

What kind of MPG did you see?

I get around 27 from my Boxster. Now I'm only going off the brochure but combined for the 2.0 TSI is 33mpg, but for the 2.0 TDI it's 45mpg.

Seems to be one of the few half decent looking "Compact SUV's" - Evoque's a long way off apparently.

[parapaul]

paddyhasneeds said:

ChrisRS said:

I take it you went of the idea of a Defender then?

Not so much went off as sat in one I still love the exterior looks of the 90 but realistically I don't think I fancy the daily commute in one come rain or shine.

Amen. Brilliantly engineered for 4x4 duties. Apallingly engineered for the poor clot who has to sit inside

[Eagerbeaver]

I've lnown of 3 Tiguans which have had serious reliability problems.. Every owner has said never again.

From what I've heard its the 21st century equivalent of a Vauxhaul Frontera.

I have toyed with a 4x4 but the Tiguan is not on the list.

You've been warned.

[Deerfoot]

Have you thought of a Skoda Yeti?

If fuel costs aren`t an issue, the CX-7 is a hoot.

[paddyhasneeds]

Deerfoot said:

Have you thought of a Skoda Yeti?

If fuel costs aren`t an issue, the CX-7 is a hoot.

Personal taste I admit, but those both look ghastly.

Anyone know anything about the Subaru Forester? The exterior looks alright but the interior looks like it cost about 5p.

[Deerfoot]

paddyhasneeds said:

Deerfoot said:

Have you thought of a Skoda Yeti?

If fuel costs aren`t an issue, the CX-7 is a hoot.

Personal taste I admit, but those both look ghastly.

Fair enough.

[CaptainSlow]

paddyhasneeds said:

CaptainSlow said:

Had a petrol version, quite juicy but a good car. Boot is very small though.

What kind of MPG did you see?

I get around 27 from my Boxster. Now I'm only going off the brochure but combined for the 2.0 TSI is 33mpg, but for the 2.0 TDI it's 45mpg.

Seems to be one of the few half decent looking "Compact SUV's" - Evoque's a long way off apparently.

About 27mpg.

[sawman]

paddyhasneeds said:

Deerfoot said:

Have you thought of a Skoda Yeti?

If fuel costs aren`t an issue, the CX-7 is a hoot.

Personal taste I admit, but those both look ghastly.

Anyone know anything about the Subaru Forester? The exterior looks alright but the interior looks like it cost about 5p.

dont know about the new foresters, but my 7 year old one doesn't creak or rattle, and drives very well