DSG paddles - standard or not ?

[hifipatrik]

Hi, I have placed an order for a GTI with DSG gearbox almost 2 months ago.  I assumed that gearshifters on the steeringwheel was standard but got worried after a while that the case wasn't so.....
I live in Ireland and i have noticed that the standard equipment differs from country to country. Anyway, I contacted my dealer who of course didn't have a clue. After checking with the factory they came back and said that ALL DSG cars have the gearshifters as standard.
Still I am not completely convinced and I generally have a very low trust in what car dealers are promising.....After reading numerous forums it seems to be very mixed answers on this topic, some says you have to order the multifunctional wheel and some says its standard....

Is there anyone who know what the case is for Ireland ? Anyone out there having a DSG with paddles but not the multifunctional steering wheel ??

Cheers / Patrik

[rega3]

Hi Patrik,

I'm in Ireland as well. I can assure you that the DSG does not come with with paddle shift as standard and if you want it you will have to buy the multi function AND cruise control at a cost of about 1000 euros. I have both and it is well worth the money.

A relation of mine has DSG but no paddles, thus proving the point I think.

What dealer are you buying from?

R

[rega3]

Of course if your dealer has told you you are getting the paddles as standard at no extra cost and that is what you actually get, say nothing!! If they dont come with the car, you would have grounds for complaint, as he has informed you they are coming with the car.

Make sure also that he hasnt just include the price for the paddles in your order, just cross check your order with the VW Ireland web site.

[hifipatrik]

Thanks for the reply

Its pretty amazing that cardealers doesn't seem to have a clue what is included as standard and what all the different options are.....
My car is on order with Ballsbridge Motors and as I said they are saying that they have spoken to the factory and that ALL DSG's are coming with the paddles...
It sounds a bit strange if you need to order cruisecontrol as well, which I by the way never use......that was the first time I have heard that, i sincerely doubt it though....I am almost 100% that you get gearshifters with the multifunctional wheel "only" and for about 670 Euros

I need to have a discussion with these jokers again..

[rega3]

Hi again,Patric.

I would be really interested in  knowing if you get your DSG with multi function wheel and paddles but WITHOUT Cruise.

I was told specifically I had to order Cruise with the wheel despite the fact the VW site shows them as separate options.

That being said, I think cruise is actually a good option to have as it will save you points on your licence, you will know what I mean when you get the car.

Just go through the prices they have charged you on the order and compare with the VW site to ensure they tally up.

Good luck

R

[hifipatrik]

I will update when I get the car, end of September is the latest update.
They yet again confirmed to me yesterday that they had been speaking with VW factory that confirms that ALL Irish DSG comes with paddles.....so it will be very interesting to see what I get. The guy from Ballsbridge Motors that I spoke to yesterday was very helpful, have to give them credit for that.

As for the cruisecontrol, I just never use it and especially in ireland there is very few roads where you can have it activated for more than a few minutes. I have had it in other cars and I only used it on 2 lane motorways where you can keep the speed consistently (not Ireland).
Since I hold a Swedish driving license I don't get points if caught speeding, so no worries there !! 

[rega3]

I hope you get it, Patrik, for sure, just make sure the price he has quoted you for DSG isn't over what is quoted on the VW Ireland web site.

Good luck

R.

[hifipatrik]

After some delays I finally picked up my black GTI with DSG gearbox yesterday and YES, it has paddles as standard. Just as they promissed me.
From now on it is, according to the dealer, standard on all DSG cars sold in ireland.   So you do not have to get the multifunction wheel or Cruisecontrol in order to get the paddles.
Now comes the next problem, find out the best way to get a decent subwoofer in there that is also will be easy to remove when needed......

Have to hit the road now to get the miles up !!

[rega3]

After some delays I finally picked up my black GTI with DSG gearbox yesterday and YES, it has paddles as standard. Just as they promissed me.
From now on it is, according to the dealer, standard on all DSG cars sold in ireland.   So you do not have to get the multifunction wheel or Cruisecontrol in order to get the paddles.
Now comes the next problem, find out the best way to get a decent subwoofer in there that is also will be easy to remove when needed......

Have to hit the road now to get the miles up !!

Thats good to know although I have to say I've grown used to the multifunctionwheel and cruise now so not feeling too bad although I cant see  why they couldnt get all this sorted before the car was launched.

Good luck with the car, looks great in black I have to say but not as nice as red, but I would say that wouldnt I!!

 

[rega3]

After some delays I finally picked up my black GTI with DSG gearbox yesterday and YES, it has paddles as standard. Just as they promissed me.
From now on it is, according to the dealer, standard on all DSG cars sold in ireland.   So you do not have to get the multifunction wheel or Cruisecontrol in order to get the paddles.
Now comes the next problem, find out the best way to get a decent subwoofer in there that is also will be easy to remove when needed......

Have to hit the road now to get the miles up !!

BTW are you in the hifi business, another interest of mine!!