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Offline orca

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Re: your opinions on the DSG?
« Reply #40 on: 25 March 2008, 20:38 »
I would definitely go for a DSG car with paddles.  I hardly ever use the stick - only when coming out of some junctions.

It's another item on the list of things to look out for I'm afraid.  Make sure you ask the dealers if a DSG car has the paddles.

Offline Hurdy

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Re: your opinions on the DSG?
« Reply #41 on: 25 March 2008, 20:40 »
I agree with all the above.....Paddles are a must have on the DSG :cool:
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Re: your opinions on the DSG?
« Reply #42 on: 25 March 2008, 21:00 »
I have dsg...it does what it says on the tin and soo much more.. :drool:....trust me/ us all its a new and better driving experience...if you are unsure take one for a drive, not just a wee diddy 10 min round the block run either...a proper blast  :evil:.  Just check out you tube for evidence,  and not just the Top/ Fifth Gear journos opinions.

Also if you are in the market for a second hand car, dont be put off by one which has DSG and no flappies there are a good few about.....remember you can easily retro fit MF steering wheel with flappies at a reasonable cost, get a main dealer to quote you. 

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Offline duffy78

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Re: your opinions on the DSG?
« Reply #43 on: 25 March 2008, 21:16 »
I have dsg...it does what it says on the tin and soo much more.. :drool:....trust me/ us all its a new and better driving experience...if you are unsure take one for a drive, not just a wee diddy 10 min round the block run either...a proper blast  :evil:.  Just check out you tube for evidence,  and not just the Top/ Fifth Gear journos opinions.

Also if you are in the market for a second hand car, dont be put off by one which has DSG and no flappies there are a good few about.....remember you can easily retro fit MF steering wheel with flappies at a reasonable cost, get a main dealer to quote you. 

my local dealer said they would not do it, wouldnt even give me a price.

Offline LaserBlue

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Re: your opinions on the DSG?
« Reply #44 on: 25 March 2008, 22:17 »
ive gotta feeling my dealer wouldnt fit the steering wheel it either.

ill carry on looking for another dsg flappy on autotrader.


Offline duffy78

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Re: your opinions on the DSG?
« Reply #45 on: 25 March 2008, 22:20 »
ive gotta feeling my dealer wouldnt fit the steering wheel it either.

ill carry on looking for another dsg flappy on autotrader.



its not the end of the world laserblue, if you find a minter but it doesnt have paddles dont let it put you off,


Offline MikeGTI

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Re: your opinions on the DSG?
« Reply #46 on: 25 March 2008, 23:13 »
Well mine agreed to do it, so there are ones out there that will.

There's even a guide to doing it yourself on a forum somewhere its that easy.

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Re: your opinions on the DSG?
« Reply #47 on: 26 March 2008, 00:08 »
....I would complain to VW UK about any VW dealer that refuses to help - It's inexcusable in my opinion! :angry:
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Re: your opinions on the DSG?
« Reply #48 on: 26 March 2008, 06:17 »
Yep i think it costs circa £300 or thereabouts...phone round a few, God knows there are plenty of them.

Its certainly not worth rejecting a really good DSG example due to the fact that it doesn't have the flappies each side of the steering wheel!


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Re: your opinions on the DSG?
« Reply #49 on: 26 March 2008, 06:38 »
Automatics are great....for OAP's. :grin: