Comments on: Review: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

By: sparkle

sparkle — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:43:18 +0000

I agree on the cons, but there is one thing that RAV4 and CRV don’t have — ROOM. I am 6’4″ and I can fit into any VW with comfort. However, when it comes to a RAV or a CRV, I can’t even get into the driver’s seat. HONDA and TOYTA should think about that seriously. Their vehicles will never get my attention unless they claim that their vehicles can be used by a 6’4″ man.

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:51:13 +0000

Autonut I agree with you and johnny on the Honda reliability but I disagree on doing my own work lol I wont even bother to get under the car anymore for the oil change lol
VW’s are nice but some of the older models have some horror stories attached to them

By: peter g

peter g — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:26:29 +0000

Tried the Tiguan diesel, and it’s a nice car…Nice ride, remarkably good handling, decent economy, not a car that’ll blow your head off but that’s not really what buying a Tiguan is about in my humble opinion.

By: 56oval

56oval — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:54:19 +0000

You’re rigt 02WRXPSM, the RDX even beats it in the “I wish I was a Autobot” category, just like the FUGLY MDX.

By: 02WRXPSM

02WRXPSM — Tue, 20 May 2008 04:40:25 +0000

You forgot to compare it to the Acura RDX, which hands this ugly beast its ass in every category, and surprisingly, even in price.

By: A4

A4 — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:39:31 +0000

this thing is perfection
it has the perfect engine, the perfect size, the perfect styling, and a damn good price point for the market. Why you wouldnt buy this over a CR-V or a RAV4 is beyond me.

By: autonut

autonut — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:28:22 +0000

Hey, I own dogs, my wife would cut mine off if I would harm the beast

By: melias

melias — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:25:27 +0000

autonut,

Behave!

Melias

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:19:40 +0000

autonut: you sound like my kind of mechanic! I can usually drag out an oil change for 2 hours if I put my mind to it.

I’d love a CR-V but the price for low mileage used is ridiculous (at least when you’re a cheap SOB like myself). I have a Honda motorcycle and it’s a wonderful machine so I agree with you on Honda reliability.

By: autonut

autonut — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:06:05 +0000

Johnny, in my sick mind nothing beats Honda in reliability. Of course I maintain the vehicle, but ’97 had first emergency last January: busted radiator. It was with my child 1000 miles away in law school, so I just paid Honda dealer $650 and that was it. If it would be at home, I would pick radiator for $99 (Honda original!) and spend 3-4 hours replacing it (I don’t replace radiators for a living, so it would take time). Except for schedule maintenance (tires, pads, rotors) I did not have any problems. If you can get one with 5 speed, it will serve you well in a winter (they are on-demand 4 wheel drive and AWD works great even with regular tires in a winter).

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:41:16 +0000

autonut: the one regret I have with my ’98 Tracker is that I didn’t hold out and wait to find one with the 120 horse 1.8l. The same 1.6 (8 valve) in my Sunrunner runs rings around the 16 valve in the 4 door. I want to replace the Tracker this year and I’m probably leaning towards a 1999 or newer 2.0 Vitara/Tracker. I know this sounds like I’m cheaping out but the so-called ‘sand’ they use for snow removal on the highway I travel during the winter months is more like pea gravel. A nicer vehicle would be a waste unless you enjoy spending money on headlight surrounds, paint chips and windshields every spring.

By: autonut

autonut — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:16:41 +0000

johnny, first gen CR-V is porky 3200 lbs. I got ’97 and it is much nimbler then second gen (2004) which is 3400 lbs with much more engine behind it. 97 will beat 2004 to 30 mph and then will run out of oomph, but because of long manifolds there is pressure build up all the way till car has to shift into 3rd (it’s auto, manual wasn’t available then). Fun to drive in the city. Interior is better then VW. I totally agree with you on cars/trucks obesity. They just follow out food portions. Much more “figuresque” in Europe (cars).

By: autonut

autonut — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:09:44 +0000

melias, was it good for pooch also, or you were selfish ?

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:08:21 +0000

What’s happened to this class? A 4 door Sidekick probably tipped the scales at 2800 lbs and I’ll bet the first generation RAV4 and CR-V were still south of 3000. Now you’ve got VW’s ‘small’ entry porking in at 3600 with a four banger. This has gotten silly, kids. You shouldn’t need premium fuel, 18 inch wheels and an extra 6 or 8 hundred pounds to pick up the groceries or get the kid to practice. Remember when the coolest thing a mom could have was a Cherokee Limited? Even those with their now massive and ancient 4l inline 6 were about 3300 lbs soaking wet.

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:23:53 +0000

Funny how the oil companies managed to price out the mileage advantage of diesels within a year of being threatened by consumers who are able to save at the pump. Fekkheads.

By: LaCaLover

LaCaLover — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:23:20 +0000

Great car, but I think I will get the Q5 instead

By: beantownslut

beantownslut — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:54:49 +0000

VW is the Mazda of Germany

By: DialM4Speed

DialM4Speed — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:44:19 +0000

And what kind of shitty name is Tiguan?

By: DialM4Speed

DialM4Speed — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:43:51 +0000

I don’t equate fun with Volkswagen. Just another crossover in a sea of crossovers! Big deal… NEXT!

By: melias

melias — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:25:48 +0000

Yes, I screwed the pooch on the Liger, but I first saw the term in Napoleon Dynamite. Later it was on a T-shirt inspired by the movie, and worn by a hot Floridian. See my correction calling it a hybrid instead.

Elias

By: tripleonefive

tripleonefive — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:29:12 +0000

I got into it at the NY Auto Show and I wasn’t impressed with the interior. The materials looked nice but the design just made it look cheap, like something I would find in an old Kia

By: F3INT))AP3X

F3INT))AP3X — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:55:13 +0000

O ya the Tiguan is pretty cool also.

By: F3INT))AP3X

F3INT))AP3X — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:54:45 +0000

“(For those out of the loop, the Liger was the imaginary result of crossbreeding a Lion and Tiger!).” LL writers at it again with their nonsense. Go search Liger on Youtube, there is a National Geographic video of a real Liger that weighs 900 pounds and could eat whole fleets of small children while savagely breaking down the very walls of the Dutch orphanage that housed them…

By: xyunya

xyunya — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:46:47 +0000

It was rather dull looking interior at the auto show. Exterior is great looking. It feels smaller and is pricey compare to competition.