Looking at buying a Tig

[tigger73]

Thanks for the info Tigger73.
So lots of MK6 Golf suitable for tuning a Tiguan... great stuff.
I am considering a good used Tiguan TDI 4 Motion with Automatic 6 speed. I have my own reasoning for this choice. I now have aging parents, one refuses to get into the Polo.
Perhaps the Diesel is more economical and the auto more reliable than a DSG? auto maybe easier in our suburban gridlock and I did read that the auto is better suited off the sealed tarmac. I am certain it will ride better than my N9 Polo Gti. The interiors look quite accommodating.

The 6 speed auto diesel is probably the pick if you're looking for a tow vehicle. Though it's probably also the slowest combination. You will find quite a few of these around second-hand now as they were a very popular model combination.

I suppose there are local vendor ECU upgrades for the TDI 'just like a Golf'? .... Gav are you reading this?

Yes similar tuning capabilities, however diesel seems to be a little less often tuned than the petrol models. Main gains with a diesel are in torque an less in peak power.

Wheel and tyre combinations are they very limited by 'SUV' ADR laws?

There's quite a wide variation in wheel/tyre combinations available for legal fitment to the Tiguan. Everything from 16" to 19" are "standard" fitment sizes for the Tig. I run 19's (245/40R19 tyres) on my car and really don't think I'd want to go to 20's/35 profile tyres. There's plenty of OEM and aftermarket wheels available if you choose to update.

Brakes seem a weak point, is there simple upgrades like slotted rotors that solve some issues?

Stock brakes are quite efficient and pull up the vehicle pretty well. If you were going to run it on the track then you'd probably want to upgrade to braided lines and change fluid. There's a few guys that track their cars and run on standard brakes with no problems.