VW Tiguan?

deadheadskier · May 20, 2008, 8:06 AM

As much as the drive fantastic, my experience with Audi/VW as well as all of my friends have been very expensive in terms of maintenance.

If there's one thing that drives me nuts it's car maintenance. I bet my next car purchase will be something along the lines of a Toyota Corrolla.....no frills, cheap to maintain and good gas mileage.

snoseek · May 20, 2008, 8:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Warp Daddy

Unfortunately VW build quality as of late not what it used to be . Have had several 2 Jettas and Golf in the past always had "issues "

The Toureg is not recommended by consumer reports as matter of fact was considered a used vehicle to avoid

It does seem like vw/audi never score well on consumer reports. I can't speak because I've never owned one but have heard some pretty bad stories.

snoseek · May 20, 2008, 9:10 AM

In other news I saw a mint early 80's chevette at the grocery store the other day.

deadheadskier · May 20, 2008, 9:27 AM

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Originally Posted by snoseek

It does seem like vw/audi never score well on consumer reports. I can't speak because I've never owned one but have heard some pretty bad stories.

What's weird is that Jetta's have one of the highest resale values of any car on the market.

snoseek · May 20, 2008, 9:32 AM

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They did a fantastic job of creating a cult-like following. They maybe sell so big used because they have such a young audience that tends to buy used vehicles-just a guess.

Warp Daddy · May 20, 2008, 11:50 AM

true dat !!! Had NO problems selling my 2 Jetta's in private sales but havent had a VW in now 15 yrs

I've been Saabin since '88 with no problems at all had 88 and 92 900 's 03 9.3 SS and 07'Sport combi Just got 34.5 mpg on a 1000 miler pretty happy also with 3 yrs free maint . Spent zero zap nada on my 03 then traded it on 07 -- still got my '92 Turtle back turbo and luv it for my daily wheels

wa-loaf · May 20, 2008, 2:56 PM

Looks like the Geo Metro is the car to have these days:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayof...tro/index.html

skidbump · May 21, 2008, 7:00 AM

18/25 mpg's is totally unacceptable in this day and age.Oil was 130 a barrel this morning which mean another bump at pumps this AM.

GrilledSteezeSandwich · May 21, 2008, 9:18 AM

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Originally Posted by skidbump

18/25 mpg's is totally unacceptable in this day and age.Oil was 130 a barrel this morning which mean another bump at pumps this AM.

For an SUV that's not that bad..

SKIQUATTRO · May 21, 2008, 10:10 AM

$4.07 this morning....all my audi/vw's havent been bad on mtce, nothing major...will replace my audi with another or a subie....the volvo wagon xc70 is great, when that lease is up might head over to the minivan segment (wife's car) more room, throw on some dedicated snows....

May 20, 2008, 8:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
deadheadskier Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southeast NH Posts: 3,377	As much as the drive fantastic, my experience with Audi/VW as well as all of my friends have been very expensive in terms of maintenance. If there's one thing that drives me nuts it's car maintenance. I bet my next car purchase will be something along the lines of a Toyota Corrolla.....no frills, cheap to maintain and good gas mileage. __________________ 07-08

May 20, 2008, 11:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
Warp Daddy Warp and Werekong Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St Lawrence River (north of "The 'Dacks" ) Posts: 2,324	true dat !!! Had NO problems selling my 2 Jetta's in private sales but havent had a VW in now 15 yrs I've been Saabin since '88 with no problems at all had 88 and 92 900 's 03 9.3 SS and 07'Sport combi Just got 34.5 mpg on a 1000 miler pretty happy also with 3 yrs free maint . Spent zero zap nada on my 03 then traded it on 07 -- still got my '92 Turtle back turbo and luv it for my daily wheels __________________ Life Ain't No Dress Rehersal

May 20, 2008, 2:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
wa-loaf Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 3,855	Looks like the Geo Metro is the car to have these days: http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayof...tro/index.html __________________ Schivergnügen

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SKIQUATTRO Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,442	$4.07 this morning....all my audi/vw's havent been bad on mtce, nothing major...will replace my audi with another or a subie....the volvo wagon xc70 is great, when that lease is up might head over to the minivan segment (wife's car) more room, throw on some dedicated snows.... __________________ updownupdownupdownupdown

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May 20, 2008, 9:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
snoseek Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Golden, Co Posts: 1,492	In other news I saw a mint early 80's chevette at the grocery store the other day.

May 20, 2008, 9:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
snoseek Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Golden, Co Posts: 1,492	^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ They did a fantastic job of creating a cult-like following. They maybe sell so big used because they have such a young audience that tends to buy used vehicles-just a guess.

May 21, 2008, 7:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
skidbump buddy the wonder dog Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: hyde park,ny Posts: 346	18/25 mpg's is totally unacceptable in this day and age.Oil was 130 a barrel this morning which mean another bump at pumps this AM.