DSG, YES OR NO
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hi guys im after a bit of advice, looking into getting a vw but im torn if i should get manual or dsg,
im looking for all the bad points and good points about it, any reviews about it
and if you regret having a dsg car and would go back to a manual.
i do like manual cars but dsg just look so much fun and more up to date.
look forward to hearing your reviews
thanks in advance.
im looking for all the bad points and good points about it, any reviews about it
and if you regret having a dsg car and would go back to a manual.
i do like manual cars but dsg just look so much fun and more up to date.
look forward to hearing your reviews
thanks in advance.
As said previously it like marmite, you either love DSG or hate it. Best thing to do is to drive one for a reasonable period of time in different traffic conditions and try all the modes.
I hate autos but actually love DSG. It's not perfect and it takes a bit of time to get used to around town especially ith the responive R32 throttle. To get the best from it you need to change your driving style.
Go try it and make up your own mind.
One thing to bear in mind is that they need an oil & filter change every 40k miles and it costs circa £150.
I hate autos but actually love DSG. It's not perfect and it takes a bit of time to get used to around town especially ith the responive R32 throttle. To get the best from it you need to change your driving style.
Go try it and make up your own mind.
One thing to bear in mind is that they need an oil & filter change every 40k miles and it costs circa £150.
Edited by cuprabob on Tuesday 9th June 20:38
Tame Technician said:
brisel said:
I would want DSG if I had to do a lot of commuting in heavy traffic
Thats actually when they at there worst, very jerky taking up drive, not at all smooth like a traditional slushmatic auto.Edited by Tame Technician on Tuesday 9th June 20:00
i can make manuals act the same by mis-using the controls.
chr15b said:
they're only as jerky as your right foot.
i can make manuals act the same by mis-using the controls.
Yes, so long as you know how to drive them they're fine. Most of the bad reviews that DSG gets are from people who do one short test drive or drive a courtesy car for 10 miles and expect to just be able to use what is actually a huge change in how to drive the car straight off without doing anything other than stamping on the loud pedal.i can make manuals act the same by mis-using the controls.
Very much a marmite thing.
I have one and really rate it. 100 times better than a "traditional" auto. Particularly those found in Fords / Vauxhalls etc.
I'll not be going back to a manual again. A few of the lads I work with really rate them too.
That said, my DSG car has been at VW for nigh on two weeks with the ESP light permanantly on and the gears flashing when the ignition is on. New ECU is on order, so potentially not a DSG fault in any way. Conveniently the car has immobilised itself to prevent any proper mechanical damage, so very clever in that respect!
I have one and really rate it. 100 times better than a "traditional" auto. Particularly those found in Fords / Vauxhalls etc.
I'll not be going back to a manual again. A few of the lads I work with really rate them too.
That said, my DSG car has been at VW for nigh on two weeks with the ESP light permanantly on and the gears flashing when the ignition is on. New ECU is on order, so potentially not a DSG fault in any way. Conveniently the car has immobilised itself to prevent any proper mechanical damage, so very clever in that respect!
Edited by stewies_minion on Tuesday 23 June 23:10
Tame Technician said:
brisel said:
I would want DSG if I had to do a lot of commuting in heavy traffic
Thats actually when they at there worst, very jerky taking up drive, not at all smooth like a traditional slushmatic auto.Edited by Tame Technician on Tuesday 9th June 20:00
Owned an R32 DSG for 2 and a bit years now, and the first week was a bit of a struggel getting used to it. But i couldnt live without it now.
In town in D mode is not Jerky at all. You cant even feel the changes full stop.
During the first week i doubted my decision to go for it, but once you get used to it, its a dream.
I know some people will always dislike autos, and i was in that camp, but after some comments from other 32 owners i went for it.
Main problem is, if you like it, it makes buying your next car a little tricky in choice....
SCOTTE999 said:
hi guys im after a bit of advice, looking into getting a vw but im torn if i should get manual or dsg,
im looking for all the bad points and good points about it, any reviews about it
and if you regret having a dsg car and would go back to a manual.
i do like manual cars but dsg just look so much fun and more up to date.
look forward to hearing your reviews
thanks in advance.
The DSG on my R32 was not very reliable. Used to change up to 5th at 20mph when accelerating then violently change down to second at 30mph. Used to bang in 2nd and 3rd when cold.im looking for all the bad points and good points about it, any reviews about it
and if you regret having a dsg car and would go back to a manual.
i do like manual cars but dsg just look so much fun and more up to date.
look forward to hearing your reviews
thanks in advance.
I think these problems are due to a faulty mechatronic control module, but after 30 arguing with VW who said it was a "characteristic of DSG" I decided to trade it in.
You can't beat a knob!
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