VW Tiguan purchase

TheProfessional

Hi all, looking for some advice.

I'm trading up the 2015 VW Golf due to a recent addition to the family and the realisation my boot isn't big enough.
I like the Tiguan R-Line with auto box and the Dynamic Chassis Control as I heard the ride can be a little firm without due to the sportier suspension and 20" wheels.

I initially thought about the 2.0 TSI for power and the fact it's a heavier car but the VW advisor thinks the 1.5 (150) TSI is sufficient as the 2.0 would be a bit thirsty.

I'm not keen on diesels as my commute is sitting in traffic and I've had DPF problems before. I only do 10-12k annually

Any thoughts on the engine choice?

loskie

VW advisor?
Do you mean salesperson??

Try both, try a Seat Ateca and Skoda Kodiak too before you make your mind up, then decide.

Don't rush and mostly take all the salesperson says with a large pinch of salt. They want to sell what they have available and what brings them most income (profit margin, commission and bonus). They ARE NOT your friend or advisor.
Skoda would be far better value and car IMO.

marlot

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/new-cars/2019-07/no-end-in-sight-for-volkswagen-15-tsi-engine-problems/

bigisi

marlot wrote: »

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/new-cars/2019-07/no-end-in-sight-for-volkswagen-15-tsi-engine-problems/

How is that relevant when the OP says:

I like the Tiguan R-Line with auto box

And the article you linked to specifically says:

The issue - which particularly affects 1.5 TSI models paired with the manual gearbox

UncleZen

Why buy a vw, but a vehicle from a reputable company that doesnt cheat, and replace the cheating software with more cheating software.

daveyjp

bigisi wrote: »

How is that relevant when the OP says:




And the article you linked to specifically says:

The autobox version still has the issue, but the auto box is better at hiding it. Its a flat spot from take off.

Some owners can only drive in DSG sport mode, otherwise it is a hairy experience. Press go and nothing happens.

marlot

bigisi wrote: »

How is that relevant when the OP says:...:

Maybe you misunderstood the word 'particularly'?

It affects [some of?] the DSG cars too. eg. https://www.volkswagenforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=32041

TheProfessional

Thanks all for comments

Yes sorry I meant sales advisor/sales person!

I park on the road outside a row of terraces so limited somewhat by size hence can't get anything too large else I would rarely get a space.

The initial thought was X1 (boot too small) X3 (cost) Q3 (boot and cost) and.read the others in range dont feel as nice inside

Interesting about the engine, that has taken the wind out my sails a little. I note what is being said that the auto may be less affected/hides it better.

Ill do some research on the 2.0tsi to see if the real life economy is that bad

bigadaj

I definitely wouldn't consider the Tiguan if boot space is a requirement.

TheProfessional

I have to balance boot space with overall size of the vehicle and the cost!

loskie

RAV4 ?

Worth a look