Buying a MK5 GTI DSG bad idea or not?

[nattnice]

Hi,
Sorry if this has been discussed before, i'm new to thread and don't really know how to work it so didn't find anything of the sort.

However, I am looking to buy a MK5 GTI DSG in the range of 75k to 95k miles. I've seen a lot of talk on the internet saying that DSG's out of warranty are no good as they go bad etc etc. I was wondering would it be stupid to go for a DSG at this mileage? What are your thoughts?
Thanks.
Nat

[LC5F]

I doubt any Mk5's are still within warranty

Just check that:
Potential cars have had regular maintenance - DSG service less than 40k miles apart
When you test drive - once warmed up - from stand still it should pull smoothly away with no jerkiness

They are a rewarding drive in the twisties, a joy round town and they are quicker than a manual, can even be re-mapped
- I cant think of a reason not to just do it!

[rich83]

My GTI is on 140,000 miles... DSG.... runs fine.

[shoaybmakda]

My old mk5 GTi was on 132k and dsg was fine and smooth. Had all its DSG services done on time and was one of the best cars I've had.

[ljc19630]

136k miles here. One previous owner and FVWSH. 2 DSG OIL & Filter changes at 40 & 90k, 3rd dome by me @ 129k
Box is smooth and changes hardly noticeable and I’m running 352hp 379tq with R-Tech DSG map as well


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[dubburke]

106k all good, but it is a bit sluggish until oil is warmed up, but great fun, and the dsg farts are great

[corradovr6]

manual is more fun

[andyR43]

165k here, no DSG issues.