VW Tiguan?

[dmc]

Anybody know anything about this vehicle?
http://www.vw.com/tiguan/completespecs/en/us/#/show_all

they look pretty cool...

 

[wa-loaf]

FWD only, not much space, and only available in an automatic. Looks akward. Meh.

The Jetta sportwagon looks more interesting and useful.

Edit: looking at the spec list there is no indication of 4WD, but there are some options with 4-motion at the top end. Standard only with the base model and no 4-motion.

 

[BeanoNYC]

Here's the VW to look for.

 

[Moe Ghoul]

Microcars were big in the postwar 50's and 60's. Check out some of these gems. There's a BMW Isetta.

http://images.google.com/images?q=M...rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf8&um=1

 

[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

 

[Moe Ghoul]

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

My buddy with the suspended licence (DUI) has one. Maintenance on them is very expensive. Its a V8 so it's a fuel hog, and it needs a high performance balance. The tires are only good for about 12,000 miles. It rides nicely, we took it to Whiteface in Feb. I like the styling of the Toureg better than the Cayenne, but wouldn't want to own either one.

 

[Philpug]

FWD only, not much space, and only available in an automatic. Looks akward. Meh.

The Jetta sportwagon looks more interesting and useful.

Edit: looking at the spec list there is no indication of 4WD, but there are some options with 4-motion at the top end. Standard only with the base model and no 4-motion.

They are AWD. But they are very small inside. I went with the new 09 Forester myself, much more room, better reliability and cheaper cost of ownership. I have had about 15 VW's along with the same amount of Subies...Gimme a Subie for better AWD any time.

 

[wa-loaf]

They are AWD. But they are very small inside. I went with the new 09 Forester myself, much more room, better reliability and cheaper cost of ownership. I have had about 15 VW's along with the same amount of Subies...Gimme a Subie for better AWD any time.

We used to be vw people. Still have an old Golf that's a POS. Got an Outback now and will likely replace the Golf with a minivan (toyota or honda) in the next year or so.

 

[Philpug]

We used to be vw people. Still have an old Golf that's a POS. Got an Outback now and will likely replace the Golf with a minivan (toyota or honda) in the next year or so.

Subs I had: 83 DL5 SW, 82 GL4 4WD SW, 83 GLA SW, 85, 86 BRAT, 88 Justy GL 4WD 5sp, 90 Legacy L+ AWD SW, 96 Outback SW, 98 Outback LTD SW, 00 2.5 RS Coupe, 99 Forester 06 Leg SE SW Current:09 Forester X Prem, 00 Leg SW

Dubs I had: 63,67,69 Bug, 69 Conv., 73 SuperBeetle, 83 Rabbit Wolfsburg, 84 GTI, 93 Golf III, 94 Passat VR6 wagon, 00 NB GLX, 92 Passat CL 01 A4 Avant 2.8Q 5 sp.

I know.."never say never", but I cannot see getting another VW..unless I find a nice early 90's Mk1 based Cabriolet for a toy. I would love another 84 GTI, they are jsut either "molested" or stupid expensive and the Cabriolet has the same drivetrain and a drop top.

 

[dmc]

I went with the new 09 Forester myself, much more room, better reliability and cheaper cost of ownership..

Test drove one last night... It drove pretty much like the 2004.. The hood seems higher.. More interior gadgets... Still tons of room inside.. Don't feel cramped at all...

 

[deadheadskier]

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]

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]

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

 

[deadheadskier]

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]

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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]

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]

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

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/05/20/geo.metro/index.html

 

[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.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

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]

$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....