Hey Folks
I've heard back from Volkswagen and having initially estimated the build date for the new car some way into the 22nd century, they have now revised their estimate and it looks like the Tiguan will be here in mid-January. This means that the time has come for me to put my cherished MKVI on the market.
I just wrote the for sale ad and it got me thinking about what a tremendous car this is and how if I had my time over again, I would buy the exact same vehicle. It really has gotten under my skin and if you're hanging out in this forum and reading this, you'll understand exactly what I mean.
So, why am I selling the car? I'm sure some of you will remember that my wife passed her driving test earlier this year. She was put off driving after having been the victim of a hit and run in the middle of her test at the age of seventeen so remains understandably nervous in a car. The configuration and power of my remapped GTI terrified her as a new driver so I set about finding a car that she would be comfortable in. After having test driven every small car (both new and second hand), I felt that there was limited value in getting something that does what the GTI does half as well so we eventually settled on a Tiguan Escape 2.0TDI DSG 4Motion. The Tiguan better serves the dogs and for carting large 'stuff' as well as my equipment for work. The DSG will be a treat in London traffic. Problem is, the Tiguan duplicates the Golf in more ways than one but doesn't quite have the same performance and handling characteristics. So, I decided to bring my mid-life crisis forward by a good 15 years and ordered a new Porsche Cayman R. It's black and has red brake calipers like the GTI. It also has red accents inside in the form of the seat belts and door pulls but there is no tartan in sight. So, in a small way, the spirit of the GTI lives on in the Porsche and it won't be long before the VAGCOM cable will be out and I'll be tinkering with the Tiguan. Doc, ever remapped a Tiguan?
The Porsche has only done 81 miles in her life before I had to put her into winter storage so I now have to wait until Spring before I can drive her again. I'd like to thank you all for the camaraderie, friendship and good advice in the time that I've had the GTI. I've learned a lot and have enjoyed being a part of the community and hope you won't mind me visiting from time to time.
It's funny how some cars are really hard to let go of. It would only seem right to part with a picture of her and if anyone is interested in buying her, please PM me and I'll give you the details. It'd be great if someone on the forum took her, at least I know she'd be going to a good home.
All the best
Alex
