The Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the most coveted SUVs by customers in Romania both on the new car market and on the used model market. However, is it worth buying a 6-year-old model with 85,000 kilometers on it?
This question wants to be answered by Dan Babu, from the Right Car, who is among the guests at “Priority Podcast“. In his newest clip, he checked out a Volkswagen Tiguan equipped with the 2.0-liter TDI engine and 85,000 kilometers to see what problems the car has after 6 years.
The car was manufactured at the end of 2017, then registered in 2018, and since then it has covered about 85,000 kilometers and has a service history. It’s also a well-equipped model, with the 190 hp 2.0 TDI engine, DSG automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. In addition, the car has a digital instrument panel, large navigation, full LED headlights and heating for the rear seat.
What problems does the car have after 6 years and 85,000 kilometers?
The car is almost untouched on the outside with just a small dent on the passenger door but nothing major. The check couldn’t be complete without checking the car’s damage history, and this Volkswagen Tiguan has suffered a few in the past.
The inspection report reveals that the car was hit in the front, but it was not a very strong impact. The car reportedly sustained R5,500 worth of front-end damage, as the passenger-side headlight, front bumper and radiator grille needed to be replaced. Dan also found traces of repaint on the doors on the left side of the car.
No damage was observed underneath either. The suspension components are not rusted, nor is the exhaust, but Dan recommends changing the oil in the rear differential at regular intervals.
“On the Haldex you have to change the oil and the oil filter every once in a while to keep it running super, super good,” said Dan Babu.
Problems you might encounter with the engine mounted on the Volkswagen Tiguan
In the case of the checked car, the engine was in good condition but needed an oil change. There are small oil sweats, especially visible in the filler cap area, but this is a common problem with these engines and does not affect their operation.
In addition, Dan says the car has seen a lot of city use, which is also reflected in the load rating of the particulate filter. Diesel engines suffer in the city, because they lend themselves much better to driving on the open road. In city traffic, the particulate filter can become clogged, which can create a domino effect, leading to engine failure.
Is it worth buying a second-hand Volkswagen Tiguan?
The check concluded that the car has no mechanical or electrical problems. But the question remains whether or not it is worth paying €26,850 for this car which, says Dan, is expensive given the fact that it has a fairly low mileage of under 100,000 kilometers.
“Is a Volkswagen Tiguan worth 26/27,000 euros? The car is from the dealer, it gets some warranty, but in the end is it worth it?. This car is expensive because it has few kilometers,” says Dan Babu.
He thinks that for this amount of money you can buy a more premium car, like a Lexus NX 300h or a Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid, cars more suitable for the city, especially if we consider that this Tiguan was mainly used in Town.
“If you rub this car in the city, how this car was rubbed, aren’t you better off with a hybrid, in the long run?” is the question Dan Babu asks.
2023-08-10 07:43:55
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