Volkswagen Tiguan I on the used market - how to choose a reliable and hassle-free option

When choosing a crossover, you want something big, powerful and stylish. BMW X5/X6, Infiniti FX, Audi Q7 come to mind. Only after looking at the prices on the used market and the cost of spare parts for premium models cars, it becomes clear - it’s better to take something simpler.


Of course, for some drivers, the cost of even a Mercedes Gelendvagen does not strain the budget, but for the average Russian it is too expensive to maintain such models. There are enough extreme people who think that the same BMW does not break down, but the real state of affairs knocks down arrogance after a few months.

It is better to take something simpler, especially if you intend to travel a lot - otherwise fuel consumption and the cost of repairs and maintenance will become unbearable.



Renault Duster, Nissan X-Trail - this is the choice of a person who needs a family crossover, and not a "vacuum cleaner for money." And of course, the first generation Volkswagen Tiguan, which you can buy from 650 rubles. For restyled copies, they ask from 000 thousand.

The average cost of the first generation Volkswagen Tiguan is 1,25 million. Is it worth overpaying for a used car, or is it better to buy a model but at the bottom of the market? What kind of problems await the future owner and what nuances should you pay attention to? Let's go through the points.

History of the model

Creating the Volkswagen Tiguan crossover, the manufacturer did not need to attract the best design engineers. The Germans took the ready-made passenger platform PQ46, on which they produced Passat and Skoda Superb, and created a new model.



It remains to work on the settings hodovki and body design.

Volkswagen Tiguan of the first generation debuted in 2007, and "arrived" in Russia a little later. Our model turned out to be successful. Sales gradually grew, reaching 30 vehicles per year. The crossover is often found in the secondary market.



In 2011, the Volkswagen Tiguan was restyled, and 5 years later the second generation debuted.

Body

Rust is commonplace for Volkswagen cars, but the Tiguan is not yet old enough to gape through holes in the thresholds and rusty door edges. There is pitting corrosion here.

First of all, look at:

• ? windshield frame
  
• ? Places under the seals and near the door handles
  
• ? Edge of the hood and arches
  

There may be wet flooring in the cabin - this hints at a climate system clogged with dirt.

There are no problems with the purchase of bodywork - over the years of production, the Volkswagen Tiguan has sold in large quantities throughout Russia. On showdowns you can find almost everything, often even in body color. There are many non-original spare parts on sale, which are 2-3 times cheaper than new branded parts.

Hodovka

After looking at the Volkswagen Tiguan suspension, an SUV lover will be disappointed. They are typically passenger here - it could not be otherwise with the PQ46 platform. MacPherson is in front, and a multi-link is in the back.



Maintaining the suspension is not as expensive as on a Mercedes or BMW, but it cannot be compared with Korean models. Non-original parts are 3-4 times cheaper, and far from the worst quality. It is difficult to say anything about specific prices now - they change following the exchange rate of the dollar and the euro.

The brakes on the Volkswagen Tiguan are average - they do the job, but obviously not racing. The manufacturer tried to unify all modifications - regardless of engine power, they are the same. It's one thing when there is a 1,4-liter engine with 150 liters under the hood. s, and it’s completely different if there is 2,0 per 200 liters. With.



The steering rack does not cause problems until a certain point. If it has not been serviced for a long time, repairs will easily go beyond 100 rubles. Buying a used node is a lottery, and restoring it will cost about 000 thousand.

The drive in most cars on the market is full, about 30% of the total with a front drive axle.

Since this is a crossover, the rear axle is switched on by the Haldex clutch - it is reliable, but it is advisable to change the oil in the system every 25 km.

Gear boxes

Volkswagen Tiguan has both manual and automatic transmissions. There are twice as many two-pedal options.



The manual transmission is six-speed, it easily takes care of 300 km. Problems can arise with the clutch - it is expensive to repair, like a dual-mass flywheel. But if the mileage of the crossover is about 000 thousand and the gears are switched easily, without extraneous sounds, then there should be no problems.



All automatic transmissions are reliable, but subject to periodic maintenance. When purchasing a car in the secondary market, you cannot be sure that the units have been properly serviced - the purchase is only through a specialized service station.

Engines

Volkswagen Tiguan engines in Russia are presented in two cubic capacities - these are 1,4 and 2,0 liters. The latter option can be either gasoline or diesel, of course, these are different power units.

Most of all, second-hand 1,4-liter engines are on the Russian market. They are found in two types - EA111 and EA211.



The first option has a timing chain drive and should be reliable. In fact, this motor is the most problematic. The chain stretches, the piston rings lie, fuel injection is difficult and expensive to repair. If the engine is sorted out and the factory “sores” are eliminated, then it will not cause trouble. Only a few are doing this, and the new owner will definitely not do it.

But the EA211 motor with a timing belt drive against the background of the EA111 looks like just a model of reliability. These engines were equipped with the most "fresh" Volkswagen Tiguan.



The 888-litre EA111 petrol engine is no better than the EA100 in terms of reliability. The piston group here is frankly unsuccessful - often the power units were repaired on runs of 150-XNUMX thousand kilometers.



But diesel engines do not have any "childhood diseases". Under the hood of the Volkswagen Tiguan, there are mainly EA189 power units. But you need to be aware that this is a diesel engine, respectively, the mileage is long, and the whole bunch of problems with heavy fuel engines is also attached. In any case, the EA189 engine is rare for sale.

So what to take?

The most important thing when buying a Volkswagen Tiguan is to choose the “right” engine. For a family crossover, this means an economical power unit, with minimal maintenance and repair costs in the future.

The best choice is a car with a 1,4 liter EA211 engine. Two-liter engines should be abandoned, no matter how much you would like to buy something more powerful, and they even come across 210 hp. With. Or carefully diagnose them before buying.

Of course, you shouldn’t expect dynamics from a crossover with a 1,4-liter power unit, albeit with a turbine, but you definitely won’t experience any special problems with operation with careful selection.