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Tiguan vs. Forester vs. CR-V
115 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2011 at 4:11 PM
You are in the Volkswagen Tiguan Forum.What is this discussion about? Volkswagen Tiguan, Subaru Forester, Honda CR-V, Car Comparisons, SUV
#114 of 115 Re: Tiguan's Reliability [bridgettemarie] by steve_ HOST
Nov 05, 2011 (5:17 pm)
Replying to: bridgettemarie (Nov 05, 2011 4:32 pm)
You may have hit the Preview button instead of the "post" one.
#115 of 115 Re: Test Drives: Tiguan / Forester [unitedflyier] by yetiwagon
Dec 01, 2011 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: unitedflyier (Sep 18, 2011 6:31 am)
When I started my crossover hunt, the first dealership I visited was Subaru/VW. I was interested in the Forester because it offered AWD, a manual and decent trim under $25K. Every other manufacturer seems to think that Americans who drive sticks only do so because we are too poor/cheap to spring for the AT. Thus, they only offer the MT in the barebones trim. Anyway, the VW salesman tried to sell me on the base '11 Tiguan, the only one that offers a manual. But it's FWD and only has 6.8" of clearance (compared to 8.9" on the Forester). No thanks. What's the point of buying a small SUV that isn't a snow beast?
Also, I had my previous car ('99 Integra) for 12 years, and at least 10 of those were problem-free. I wanted the same out of my next car. Yes, VW interiors are sharper but but I've heard too many VW service/reliability/cost horror stories.
I ended up buying the only 2012 manual premium Forester in all of metro DC and I haven't regretted it one bit. It handles beautifully and the visibility is impressive. I'm even falling in love with the Boxer's growl.
Yeah, the stereo is lackluster but I primarily listen to my iPhone and it sounds better than the radio itself. The dash is laid out logically, the seats are comfy, are power-adjustable (at least on the driver's side and I drive alone most of the time) and heated. The sunroof is bigger than a freaking gunner's turret (plus, it doesn't go up and over the roof, which will come in handy should I ever put crossbars up there).
Bottom line: I would have had to pay at least $3K more for a comparable Tiguan S 4Motion (with less room) and I would have been forced to get a *shudder* slushbox and pay for premium gas. (I'd be willing to pay extra for diesel -- bring the 6spd diesel Forester here already, Subaru! -- but not 89 or 91.) And I'm willing to trade the Tiguan's extra 30 horses for the stick.
P.S. Even if I could afford an Evoque and it turned out to be more reliable than the average LR, I just can't drive a car designed by Victoria Beckham. (And I'm a girl.)
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