TDI 150 SEL 2WD or 4MOTION?
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This is only my personal opinion. If you buy a vehicle with the higher centre of gravity, and ground clearance and don't mate it with AWD your insane.
If you don't think you can justify the need for 4 MOTION buy a normal hatchback or small MPV if you want the higher driving position.
Most Tiguans will be sold with 4 MOTION interesting the Nissan Dealer said to me most Qashqui's are 2WD and AWD takes longer to source !
If you don't think you can justify the need for 4 MOTION buy a normal hatchback or small MPV if you want the higher driving position.
Most Tiguans will be sold with 4 MOTION interesting the Nissan Dealer said to me most Qashqui's are 2WD and AWD takes longer to source !
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The main reason I bought 4 motion is as follows:-
1. I live above the snowline (yes we do have one in Yorkshire) - and when the rest of the county is snow free my road and surrounding areas are covered....My Avant A4 is brilliant in snow and has never failed me getting to and back from work.....
2. The grip - however small might just come in handy one day - when the brake lights come on round that slippery bend in the road....!!
3. I have never owned a 4wd vehicle before. So my piggy bank was raided and I went to whole mile to ensure my R line is the best I can afford.
The main reason I bought 4 motion is as follows:-
1. I live above the snowline (yes we do have one in Yorkshire) - and when the rest of the county is snow free my road and surrounding areas are covered....My Avant A4 is brilliant in snow and has never failed me getting to and back from work.....
2. The grip - however small might just come in handy one day - when the brake lights come on round that slippery bend in the road....!!
3. I have never owned a 4wd vehicle before. So my piggy bank was raided and I went to whole mile to ensure my R line is the best I can afford.
I think it comes down to the region you live in.
I'm in Derbyshire so it gives me a greater chance of getting home if we have ice or snow as I live on a hill and cross the hills to get to work, of course a 2WD with snow tyres would help, 4WD with snow tyres is even better, it all depends on your needs.
If buying an SUV I'd buy the version that does the job it's designed to do.
I'm in Derbyshire so it gives me a greater chance of getting home if we have ice or snow as I live on a hill and cross the hills to get to work, of course a 2WD with snow tyres would help, 4WD with snow tyres is even better, it all depends on your needs.
If buying an SUV I'd buy the version that does the job it's designed to do.
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If you ever have a a 4 wheel drive you would never go back to 2. So much more secure in poor conditions and it does snow even down here in Essex!
Plus I do a lot of driving in muddy fields and tracks so invaluable.
I agree that if you don't need it buy a hatch back or MPV.
Plus I do a lot of driving in muddy fields and tracks so invaluable.
I agree that if you don't need it buy a hatch back or MPV.
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I agree with the above posts - it is not just about snow...it is about any surface that isnt dry tarmac...just better and safer,
It is a little bit like going to the pub and ordering a cup of tea!! (no offence to those on here who do that, mind you ! i just dont see the point! )
It is a little bit like going to the pub and ordering a cup of tea!! (no offence to those on here who do that, mind you !
i just dont see the point! )We visited 3 dealers whilst deciding where to buy our Tiguan from and all 3 (im in south east) recommended getting 4motion for residual reasons
At first we thought it was just a sales pitch to spend more, but when 3 dealers said the same mabye it was true. As we got a stock car we saw very quickly that 90% of them were 4motion
Otherwise as mentioned personal preference
At first we thought it was just a sales pitch to spend more, but when 3 dealers said the same mabye it was true. As we got a stock car we saw very quickly that 90% of them were 4motion
Otherwise as mentioned personal preference
In 99.9% of the time, the VW AWD will behave like a 2WD (Haldex -> 90% front/ 10% back in "normal" situation).
Now, for those 0.1% remaining, 4WD can certainly be a life saver.
It is nevertheless important to consider that 4WD will add wight (40 to 70kg if I remember correctly depending if DSG is also present) and will have higher running costs.
Regarding the snow topic, AWD can certainly help but only in combinaison with winter tires (AWD with inapropriate tires is useless).
My choice? AWD without a doubt (Switzerland in not exactly flat/dry in winter )
Now, for those 0.1% remaining, 4WD can certainly be a life saver.
It is nevertheless important to consider that 4WD will add wight (40 to 70kg if I remember correctly depending if DSG is also present) and will have higher running costs.
Regarding the snow topic, AWD can certainly help but only in combinaison with winter tires (AWD with inapropriate tires is useless).
My choice? AWD without a doubt (Switzerland in not exactly flat/dry in winter
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Ive had my 4WD since May. I didn't notice any difference in performance or handling, compared to 2WD. However an a recent very wet night, I find the 4WD much more sure footed when accelerating away at roundabouts, junctions etc, where the traction control on the 2WD would have been juddering the front wheels.
Echo what others have said. 4x4 without 4 wheel drive feels a little bit wrong. I'm not sure how much benefit I'll see with just 150bhp, I'm assuming with the weight and not a lot of power I'm not going to be struggling for traction but nice to know if I get some snow I'll not be stuck parking at the end of my drive like I have been in the past.
I've leased mine and 4 motion was significantly cheaper than the 2wd version so an easy choice. Does make you wonder how difficult a 2wd version might be to sell privately if 80% are willing to pay extra for 4 motion when new though
I've leased mine and 4 motion was significantly cheaper than the 2wd version so an easy choice. Does make you wonder how difficult a 2wd version might be to sell privately if 80% are willing to pay extra for 4 motion when new though
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Excellent - well done - what colour did you decide on ?
I know I was agonising what to order and how much I wanted to pay etc etc - a few chewed finger nails !
Welcome to the forum - it seems as though the early joiners are a great bunch of people ...
I know I was agonising what to order and how much I wanted to pay etc etc - a few chewed finger nails !
Welcome to the forum - it seems as though the early joiners are a great bunch of people ...
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Good on ya ! -
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