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Offline Snooze

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DSG v Manual
« on: 08 July 2011, 20:09 »
Im a bit harsh on my clutches for some reason.  Ive had new gearboxes and clutches in 2 out of the 5 cars I have owned.

Ive had my Mk5 Golf gti 16 months and my clutch doesn't feel like it used too!  Ive got my car on lease hire and I will be getting a new car in November 2012.  Im seriously considering going for a DSG.  Other than checking the mechatronics are there any downsides with the DSG?  For example is there any difference in fuel consumption? 

Any opinions would be gratefully received.  Cheers
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Offline Wayne

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Re: DSG v Manual
« Reply #1 on: 08 July 2011, 21:29 »
I would stick with manual given the choice.
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Offline richw911

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Re: DSG v Manual
« Reply #2 on: 08 July 2011, 22:06 »
*Waits for Saint Steve's response*  :laugh:
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Offline Steve30

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Re: DSG v Manual
« Reply #3 on: 09 July 2011, 07:15 »
DSG all the way , what with paddle shift miles better than stick shift  :cool:
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Offline tech1889

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Re: DSG v Manual
« Reply #4 on: 09 July 2011, 10:13 »
Quote from: Steve30 on 09 July 2011, 07:15
DSG all the way , what with paddle shift miles better than stick shift  :cool:

+1 on this I picked up my A3 on Thursday night and have done 250+ miles so far and all I can say is it's absolutely fantastic.. It's smooth on gear changes in auto.. Sport mode for me nearly takes it to redline.. Kick down is great :)... Then you have added bonus of paddleshift which is a hoot better on my own as I'm still a bit jerky with it  :grin: :grin:

All I will say is don't go from manual (dsg) into sport as it chucks the car into emergency stop which is not cool as I found out  :grin: :grin:
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Offline AlanD

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Re: DSG v Manual
« Reply #5 on: 09 July 2011, 11:01 »
I personally love the manual. You need to give DSG a test drive (ideally for as long as possible) and see what you think.
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Offline Saint Steve

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Re: DSG v Manual
« Reply #6 on: 10 July 2011, 18:14 »
Quote from: richw911 on 08 July 2011, 22:06
*Waits for Saint Steve's response*  :laugh:

Manual for me









































yeah right  :laugh:
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Re: DSG v Manual
« Reply #7 on: 10 July 2011, 20:45 »
lol ^^^  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Offline MAW73

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Re: DSG v Manual
« Reply #8 on: 13 July 2011, 15:50 »
Got to be DSG all the way.... seriously once you go DSG your never go back to manual.

My Mk6 has done 27K now and the DSG hasn't skipped a beat ( famous last words )  :grin:

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Re: DSG v Manual
« Reply #9 on: 13 July 2011, 20:23 »
Quote from: MAW73 on 13 July 2011, 15:50
Got to be DSG all the way.... seriously once you go DSG your never go back to manual.

My Mk6 has done 27K now and the DSG hasn't skipped a beat ( famous last words )  :grin:



mines 133k with no problems so far  :cool:
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