This was totally informative. Thank you. I live in an area that rains 6+ months a year, and knowing that the roof might leak from the glass ceiling on a car I was thinking of buying is a game changer.
You didn’t even bother to mention THE BIGGEST issue with the Tiguan 2.0 TSI engine & that timing chain tensioner. The earlier ones fell apart, causing the engine to jump time & essential destroy itself. I
Check for tailgate struts - mine went through 4 sets. Also check the electric handbrake - they fail - had 2 replacements on mine. And finally, check the central locking actually works on all doors.
You missed the most important issues, and dwelled on minor things. Chain tensioner, chain stretch and turbo wastegate wear are the most common expensive defects.
To give then credit the list is so long that you could never cover all of the issues. Since when did an intake manifold become a consumable item ? In the world of the VAG it is !!!!
Kind of. The other issues are like mentioned above. The stupid turbo wastegate hole in the manifold wears out. The center console lid breaks. The main fuse box fries & burns two main terminals. These engine develop a lot of carbon behind the intake valves.
This was totally informative. Thank you. I live in an area that rains 6+ months a year, and knowing that the roof might leak from the glass ceiling on a car I was thinking of buying is a game changer.
This was helpful. I'm looking at one tomorrow
I’ve had a 2017 high line/sel r line from brand new. No problems except engine carbon build up. I love my tiguan!!!
Carbon buildup in the intake ports is a result of poor design and is not acceptable. I don't understand why people think this is OK.
Being an owner, this happens when you do not push your car and constantly drive at low RPM's, try pushing this mf harder.
You didn’t even bother to mention THE BIGGEST issue with the Tiguan 2.0 TSI engine & that timing chain tensioner. The earlier ones fell apart, causing the engine to jump time & essential destroy itself. I
So what petrol SUV is worth to buy?(1.4 TSI version?)
@@kevinpicur7739 If you want something reliable that rules out European particularly German cars.
@@TheAllEngineering something Japanese?
@@kevinpicur7739yes
Maintenance is key, if u want peace of mind, buy Japanese, but, if u want driving feel/ enjoyment, buy vw. Your choice.
Soggy carpets or wet floor board is mostly caused by moonroof drain clogs
Check for tailgate struts - mine went through 4 sets. Also check the electric handbrake - they fail - had 2 replacements on mine. And finally, check the central locking actually works on all doors.
You missed the most important issues, and dwelled on minor things. Chain tensioner, chain stretch and turbo wastegate wear are the most common expensive defects.
To give then credit the list is so long that you could never cover all of the issues. Since when did an intake manifold become a consumable item ? In the world of the VAG it is !!!!
Are they any good as used cars if the timing chain set is replaced?
Kind of. The other issues are like mentioned above. The stupid turbo wastegate hole in the manifold wears out. The center console lid breaks. The main fuse box fries & burns two main terminals. These engine develop a lot of carbon behind the intake valves.
2012 with 110k miles is this a good buy
So after a new timing chain kit is put on are they any good?
I would be relutant to buy one out of warranty or without purchasing a 3rd party warranty.
What that blue light on the dash on for
You only need to check one thing - is it a Tiguan? If the answer is yes, don't buy it!
That's right
why?
Please explain, I’m about to get one next week
@@diegosalvatore8141 Well they have a very bad reputation for breaking down and costing a lot to repair.
I concur !!!
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