Looking at buying a Tig

[schmenz]

im thinking if i cant get what i want i will wait for the new release even tho he says theres none. i dont want to get one and then think i wish i had _________ . i cant imagine that what they can see is all there is until next year. that just seems too dumb.

[tigger73]

Yes if you can't get a good deal on a MY14 with the options/colours you're after I'd wait. The dealer should be able to see the new stock in the next couple of weeks. We'll then know what the models/options are for MY15. As you say if you only buy cars every 10 years you may as well get one with the options you want rather than settle for something that the dealer has available on run-out.

[schmenz]

conversations with car dealers #13

me: whats with the plastic fantastic decoration on the bumpers
dealer: its actually high quality plastic
me: it looks like VW took their styling advice from the ford KA.

dealer: a few stutters and silence.

me: pointing to the golf: see. no tacky plastic. looks good.
dealer: theres plastic underneath
me: yes but you cant see it
dealer: but if there was no plastic on the tiguan it would look like a giant marshmallow
me: really? i dont think that golf looks like a hot chocolate sized marshmallow. do you?
dealer: well no.
me: then whats with the plastic!

[Polo GTEye N9]

I just read the VW Tiguan brouchere, I downloaded and printed.
MY14 Tiguans do not offer the 6 Speed Sports Automatic, even as an option. The 103 TDI Pacific offers DSG 7 speed only. So when did VW stop offering the 6 Speed Sports Automatic? Another question is how much weight does the Panaramic Sunroof add? And while I am asking, what about added weight of the leather interior with extras?
Cheers Al

[schmenz]

Conversations with car dealers #24
Dealer: There's one with park assist
Me: I can park a car. But I can see some people would be into that kind of thing.
Dealer: but it's fun! Great party trick when you're drunk!
Me: ummmm

[tigger73]

I just read the VW Tiguan brochure, I downloaded and printed.
MY14 Tiguans do not offer the 6 Speed Sports Automatic, even as an option. The 103 TDI Pacific offers DSG 7 speed only. So when did VW stop offering the 6 Speed Sports Automatic? Another question is how much weight does the Panaramic Sunroof add? And while I am asking, what about added weight of the leather interior with extras?
Cheers Al

All the non-manual Tigs up until 2010 had 6 speed autos. For MY11 (starting in Sept 2010) they introduced the 7 speed DSG across the range. Shortly after releasing the MY12 updated shape there was a global shortage of the 7 speed (DQ500) DSG so VWA brought out the "Pacific" model in 2012 with 6 speed auto, however this was only in the 132 TSI (diesel still had the DSG) and threw in a couple of other options including comfort pack (rain sensing wipers, climate control, etc). The shortage of DSG was resolved, however VW still kept the "Pacific" model name and went back to DSG and I believe kept the comfort pack etc in the car.

So if you want the auto diesel you have to go for a 2010 model. There are a few MY12 132TSI with 6 speed auto for sale.

I don't think you'll find weight figures for the accessories. All the vehicle weights will be for the stock models without options.

[tigger73]

conversations with car dealers #13

me: whats with the plastic fantastic decoration on the bumpers
dealer: its actually high quality plastic
me: it looks like VW took their styling advice from the ford KA.

dealer: a few stutters and silence.

me: pointing to the golf: see. no tacky plastic. looks good.
dealer: theres plastic underneath
me: yes but you cant see it
dealer: but if there was no plastic on the tiguan it would look like a giant marshmallow
me: really? i dont think that golf looks like a hot chocolate sized marshmallow. do you?
dealer: well no.
me: then whats with the plastic!

Yes the grey plastics trims are pretty average. They make a 2-tone car on anything but black or silver. And even on these colours they really don't match. It's a cheap option - saves a few $ on painting in the factory. That is why I've plasti-dipped mine black to match the car. I did look at getting all the trims removed and painted, however to do it properly you either need to fill in the dimpled look or buy new plastics with a flat finish so you get a matching finish on the plastics. That's why I opted for the $50 plasti-dip solution.

Conversations with car dealers #24
Dealer: There's one with park assist
Me: I can park a car. But I can see some people would be into that kind of thing.
Dealer: but it's fun! Great party trick when you're drunk!
Me: ummmm

Yeah I agree I wouldn't pay for the option. Nice party trick but that's about it.

[MGV]

I've never heard the term '6 speed sports automatic' before... Is that how the non-DSG auto was marketed?

[Ramee]

I've never heard the term '6 speed sports automatic' before... Is that how the non-DSG auto was marketed?

Yes another name for Tiptronic auto box, also used by others like BMWs.

[Polo GTEye N9]

Conversations with car dealers #24
Dealer: There's one with park assist
Me: I can park a car. But I can see some people would be into that kind of thing.
Dealer: but it's fun! Great party trick when you're drunk!
Me: ummmm

I think the Dealer Principal would be very interested in this Salesmans comments!