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Offline Smurfin

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Re: DSG/Manual
« Reply #20 on: 25 May 2010, 13:32 »
I had never driven an auto until I test drove a GTi DSG 4 weeks ago.  Needless to say the car is sitting on my drive and frankly....i wouldn't go back to manual....
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Offline Ed30DSG

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Re: DSG/Manual
« Reply #21 on: 25 May 2010, 14:12 »
I was a die hard stick shifter (to coin the american phrase for manual gearboxes) and although it took a while to adapt to using the paddles, I would find it hard to go back now.

For those who have never driven DSG, make sure you stick it in manual mode and use the paddles - don;'t leave it in D (or even S) modes - big difference!
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Offline AlanD

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Re: DSG/Manual
« Reply #22 on: 25 May 2010, 14:16 »
DSG is pretty good but I've only ever driven a DSG in an Audi TT around Silverstone in anger so wasnt a true "real world" test.

When I bought my MK5 (over 2 years ago now, how fast as that gone !!? :shocked:) by budget didnt stretch to DSG :(

Still love the manual non the less, I dont know any better so :D ha jokes on you DSG boys . . . . . lol
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Offline luvmygti

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Re: DSG/Manual
« Reply #23 on: 25 May 2010, 14:33 »
a GTI as we all know is probably the origonal drivers car. "A proper car", its a classic in new & old variants. it needs driving with a proper gear box!!!

MANUAL, MANUAL, MANUAL!!!!!! (Chanting)  :grin:
« Last Edit: 25 May 2010, 14:45 by luvmygti »
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Offline musicman87

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Re: DSG/Manual
« Reply #24 on: 09 June 2010, 18:15 »
I've just bought a manual, i had a long test drive in it and the gearbox was brilliant, really tight and precise. I would have liked a DSG and i forced myself not to drive one whilst i was looking because the budget didn't stretch! If i'd have driven one, i would have wanted it! I'm really happy with the manual though!

That's coming from a 23 year old!
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Offline Hurdy

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Re: DSG/Manual
« Reply #25 on: 09 June 2010, 20:09 »
Quote from: luvmygti on 25 May 2010, 14:33
a GTI as we all know is probably the origonal drivers car. "A proper car", its a classic in new & old variants. it needs driving with a proper gear box!!!

MANUAL, MANUAL, MANUAL!!!!!! (Chanting)  :grin:


Have you driven a DSG?

The DSG will be the "classic" version in years to come :wink:
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Offline eddie129

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Re: DSG/Manual
« Reply #26 on: 10 June 2010, 00:01 »
I'm looking into buying but unsure which 'box which to go for - i have the use of a work van so would be constantly changing between the two vehicles. Anybody find it strange going from the DSG to Manual daily? I'm thinking it would just be simper to stick with manual...
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Offline Hurdy

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Re: DSG/Manual
« Reply #27 on: 10 June 2010, 00:07 »
I drive DSG and manuals. It takes about 5 seconds to remember where you are with the extra pedal, so don't worry :cool:
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Offline luvmygti

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Re: DSG/Manual
« Reply #28 on: 10 June 2010, 07:58 »
Quote from: Hurdy on 09 June 2010, 20:09
Quote from: luvmygti on 25 May 2010, 14:33
a GTI as we all know is probably the origonal drivers car. "A proper car", its a classic in new & old variants. it needs driving with a proper gear box!!!

MANUAL, MANUAL, MANUAL!!!!!! (Chanting)  :grin:


Have you driven a DSG?

The DSG will be the "classic" version in years to come :wink:

I have Hurdy but although i agree that DSG is better than "traditional Auto" by a country mile it still doesnt feel like proper driving IMO  :smiley:

You cant beat the feeling of a gearstick in your hand lol  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
« Last Edit: 10 June 2010, 17:46 by luvmygti »
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Offline Saint Steve

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Re: DSG/Manual
« Reply #29 on: 10 June 2010, 16:46 »
Quote from: luvmygti on 10 June 2010, 07:58
You cant beat the feeling if a knob in your hand lol  :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:

some things are best kept secret :wink:
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