DSG What's Good What's Bad

[lazerblue]

Just to add my thoughts.

I have just ordered a new Gti with DSG,

I was initially undecided about whether to get a Gti or R32 & was intent on a manual having driven them all my life. As I had test driven a manual Gti and the local dealers only had a DSG R32 available I gave it plus a DSG Gti a spin. Unfortunately only a short test drive in both but I was pretty much blown away with the system really smooth auto mode & amazing manual shifts.

I know it will take a little getting used to and maybe wont give you all the controll and sensations of a manual, but a manual likewise will not give me the sensations and feeling of this wonderfull system.

As ever it's a personal choice!!! Only you can make the final decision. best of luck with that and whichever you choose You'l end up with a cracking car that will definitely make you 


 

[mabster]

I've also swayed to the dsg side again! After driving 60 miles last night (razorlight, plymouth), i find my left foot always hovers over the clutch, whether i need to use it or not, it's just a habit i can't get rid of. And it aches after a while. And i do love the paddle shift buttons. But if i opt for dsg, i don't think i can afford the edition 30 that's coming out soon 

[lazerblue]

Mabster,

Why not import a Gti ? recently ordered through a broker and depending on final exchange rates looking at a saving circa £4,000. Of which £15,000 is earmarked for a remap & suspension tweaks. therefore I end up with a brand new Gti which will outperform Anniversary edition and save a good few Pound's in the process.

Realize this is not the route for everyone & depends on your attitude to risk re: possible warranty issues but seems a no brainer to me

[lazerblue]

Why not import a Gti ? recently ordered through a broker and depending on final exchange rates looking at a saving circa £4,000. Of which £15,000 is earmarked for a remap & suspension tweaks.

Ooop's £1500 earmarked for mod's 

[mrv]

DSG is the one to go for. You have all the benefits of an auto in traffic and faster shifts with the paddles when you want some fun. When I test drove a DSG for the first time I was totally blown away by it. It feels so much quicker and smoother, you get to play with launch control and you get more mpg. What more could you ask for? Just have a look at the video on youtube if you want further proof

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmMNRQ1GJ3o