I drive a 2014 GTI, so luckily for me the big issues like water pump, and timing chain tensioners are not relevant. My girlfriend is looking at a Tiguan from about 2011 to 2014, and I want to make sure she doesn't have a ticking time bomb. Did the Tiguan share the same motor during those years? Should anything from 2008-2012 be avoided?
I'm willing to drive a slightly more "high maintenance" car because I can do a lot of work myself, but I want to make sure my girlfriend is in something pretty reliable. She's the neglectful type, and even though I'll handle routine maintenance I'll tell her 100 times to check the oil, but she probably won't. I don't want her to end up in a used car, without a warranty, and a significant engine repair bill.
Thanks for the input.
I'm willing to drive a slightly more "high maintenance" car because I can do a lot of work myself, but I want to make sure my girlfriend is in something pretty reliable. She's the neglectful type, and even though I'll handle routine maintenance I'll tell her 100 times to check the oil, but she probably won't. I don't want her to end up in a used car, without a warranty, and a significant engine repair bill.
Thanks for the input.