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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Nathaniel on 03 July 2011, 10:27
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Hello everyone,
I'm in the Market for a golf 5 gti and would like some advice please.
I really would like the dsg version but the cars I can afford have got around 50-60k on the clock. Would it be a good idea getting dsg with that millage and no proper warranty? How often do they fail with that millage and how much do they cost to replace?
Would I really be missing out that muc if I got the Manuel version?
Thanks
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Mines on 80k and still going fine. Have you driven in both? I would suggest you try both to see what you prefer.
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Hi mate !! Iv got a manual with 92 k on the clock and I have no Probs ! I did look at a dsg before I opted for the one iv got now , done my homework on both cars coz iv got a mate who is a Vw mechanic, and he advised me against a dsg coz of the problems they can have !! Don't get me wrong there are lads on here who have a dsg with no problems I should imagine, but from what I was told I went for the manual !!! Less problems down the line I suppose !!!!! Deano lfc
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Hello everyone,
I'm in the Market for a golf 5 gti and would like some advice please.
I really would like the dsg version but the cars I can afford have got around 50-60k on the clock. Would it be a good idea getting dsg with that millage and no proper warranty? How often do they fail with that millage and how much do they cost to replace?
Would I really be missing out that muc if I got the Manuel version?
Thanks
It's all down to which YOU prefer... We have a DSG Audi A3 which I find frustrating sometimes as it is always looking for economy unless you drive everywhere in sport mode. Having said that, when you put it in sport mode it becomes actually quite good.
As for problems, DSG's don't go wrong very often, as with manuals the price of a clutch isn't cheap so both options have their down sides!!
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Manual, much better bet than a DSG which is mega money to fix if it goes wrong.
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Who's Manuel? :grin:
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I vote Manuel and his rat. :smiley:
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Drive both, see which you prefer. The DSG box is plenty realiable as long as it has been serviced correctly. It took Hurdy something like 360bhp and 400+nm of torque before he started seeing any issues.
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Drive both, see which you prefer. The DSG box is plenty realiable as long as it has been serviced correctly. It took Hurdy something like 360bhp and 400+nm of torque before he started seeing any issues.
:huh:
He still didn't, even after fitting NOS...
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Drive both, see which you prefer. The DSG box is plenty realiable as long as it has been serviced correctly. It took Hurdy something like 360bhp and 400+nm of torque before he started seeing any issues.
:huh:
He still didn't, even after fitting NOS...
Didn't he experience a bit of clutch slip with the full shot of NOS?? :undecided:
Either way the majority of DSG's are robust; seems to be the early ones that like to throw a wobbly :undecided:
Go drive one as they are not for everyone :smiley:
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I'd personally go for manual, VW boxes aren't the most satisfying but are still brilliant to use. Although I'm sure quicker/easier progress is possible with the DSG.
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I went for manual and in hindsight would have gone for DSG. You need to make sure it's been serviced and see whether the mechatronic unit has been replaced or not.
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I too went for the manual,and still wouldnt change my choice for the world,as a lot have already said,try both before you buy to see which you prefer.
Good luck and happy hunting. :wink:
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It's down to personal choice.
I just don't get along with manual cars for a daily driver :rolleyes: