dsg or manual

[swine]

hey thinkin of taking the plunge into the world of gti, as the title says what would you guys recommend and anything to look out for when buying, thanks

[Gtiain]

Firstly good choice! 

And as for transmission, dsg without a doubt. Best of both worlds!

[swine]

thanks
any issues with dsg reliability wise

[Gtiain]

No problems with reliability.  If your buying a high miler, Just make sure that the dsg service and oil change has been done (think it is 40,000 miles).

No probs if this has been done 

[stealthwolf]

Try both out. Not everyone likes the DSG so of possible test drive one of each to get a feel for which you'd prefer.

[micaerin]

Agree that you should test drive both and see what you prefer, Ive got a DSG but not too everyones liking, but i love it

[bugsy]

mines DSG, and in general don't like autos but i find the DSG fantastic, really is best of both worlds, but take as long test drive as you can, as it aint for every one

[gti265]

i have a dsg, i test drove an r32 with dsg before getting a gti, and it was fantastic, i dont like autos, but its so diffrent and so easy to drive with

[MAT ED30]

I love all this I don't like autos  well that's what your driving an auto box car    I had dsg on Audi A3 and at first i was saying wow this is awesome but a few months down the line I hated it as you cant help but stick the car D mode most of the time  don't get me wrong the auto box is good but it's just not for everyone. Test drive both simple

[QD MBE]

Do your homework, look at the car's history, google the issues.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=dsg+problems

Some will say 'best since sliced bread' etc, but it does not suit all.  Most people I know with DSG have had problems along the way.

eg

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2830.0.html

definitely make sure you have a DSG warranty.

Having driven both, I much prefer the manual, more involving for me, and my left leg is working just fine. 

Now where is that Milltek or Blueflame thread!

[scooba]

Funny how no body has mentioned the well known issue with DSG boxes   (mechatronics failure ) As went at 12k miles and if it wasn't covered by warranty it would have been £980.

[Saint Steve]

Funny how no body has mentioned the well known issue with DSG boxes   (mechatronics failure ) As went at 12k miles and if it wasn't covered by warranty it would have been £980.

Not in all cases, ive done 52k and still on my origonal, its the later 08 onwards seem to have the Mech's issues and rocking horse poo cases on 56-07 models.

[182_blue]

Funny how no body has mentioned the well known issue with DSG boxes   (mechatronics failure ) As went at 12k miles and if it wasn't covered by warranty it would have been £980.

Not in all cases, ive done 52k and still on my origonal, its the later 08 onwards seem to have the Mech's issues and rocking horse poo cases on 56-07 models.

I don't know I have seen cases all over the year ranges, back to 54 plates

[Saint Steve]

Its more common on later plate cars . I Cant remember hardly anyone suffering with dsg mech probs on here with a 54-05-55-06-56.

I know Robin had one on his 05 when new, but run out of fingers when you add up people with later plate probs.

Perhaps start a Poll with if you have had a mechs unit replaced, what was the Reg of your car?

[QD MBE]

The question you have to ask, is will you be prepared to pay for a replacement if it fails.  I for one would not be, I would be looking for a warranty on the car whatever the age.  Given the amount of reported DSG problems across the VAG range (all brands and models, all years) It would be a risk I for one would not be happy to take without warranty.

Just my opinion, great whilst in warranty, not so outside warranty.

At least with a manual if the clutch went, I would be happy to get under it and sort it myself.  Agreed that is not the case with everyone.

I don't believe you can DIY the mech unit on the DSG.

Manual is more suited to both my driving and my DIY maintenance capabilities, and is known and well established technology in OEM and aftermarket circles.