Post by: S2YOB on May 24, 2015, 03:57:23 pm
I am looking at selling my BMW 530D sport and getting a GTI but am really stuck with manual or DSG.
I love the auto in my BMW and would prefer the DSG but am worried about horror stories with the mecatronic unit.
I am not worried about other bits as i work in the motor parts trade.
Any other advice would be good.
Regards
Nick
Post by: Yorkie92 on May 24, 2015, 05:41:57 pm
When you test drive one just make sure it runs through the gears smoothly and no flashing of the PRNDS on the dash and serviced every 40k if I'm correct?
I'm sure if you have a little search on here or Google you will find a few other things to look for :happy2:
If you like your autos you will love the DSG btw!
Hope this helps a little :smiley:
Yorkie
Post by: Matthewsimone on May 24, 2015, 06:24:14 pm
Post by: Adam0604 on May 24, 2015, 07:02:16 pm
Post by: StuF on May 24, 2015, 07:08:12 pm
Post by: Washout on May 24, 2015, 07:35:55 pm
Post by: Jesta on May 24, 2015, 07:51:25 pm
If anything I find it hard to find enough decent road to use it on!
Post by: george_seamons on May 24, 2015, 08:55:58 pm
Post by: dansmith180 on May 24, 2015, 10:35:53 pm
But if you want the DSG then don't worry about the mechatronics, as said just check it thourougly and make sure its been maintained properly, for every DSG that goes wrong there's probably 5 manuals that have to have the clutches replaced and that's not a cheap job either, just get what you want and enjoy it :happy2:
Post by: RyanGTI on May 26, 2015, 07:34:06 am
For me all the driving satisfaction and skill comes with a manual box
Post by: GTIEagles on May 26, 2015, 08:17:46 am
Post by: Matthewsimone on May 26, 2015, 08:38:47 am
I Like to drive a car not be driven :driver:
Post by: z00bz on May 26, 2015, 10:46:33 am
Post by: Mana321 on May 26, 2015, 11:36:17 am
Post by: akbarirfan on May 26, 2015, 12:24:57 pm
Post by: usmangti on May 26, 2015, 02:21:13 pm
Post by: Matthewsimone on May 26, 2015, 02:46:10 pm
DSG all day...
Old people and girls have Auto's :grin:
Post by: dazza on May 26, 2015, 02:52:29 pm
I used to think the same until i bought the GTI for the wife LOL. We then found out her license was not valid :evilgrin:DSG all day...
Old people and girls have Auto's :grin:
Post by: usmangti on May 26, 2015, 03:27:56 pm
A direct-shift gearbox (German: Direkt-Schalt-Getriebe), commonly abbreviated to DSG, is an electronically controlled dual-clutch multiple-shaft manual gearbox.DSG all day...
Old people and girls have Auto's :grin:
Hence your point is invalid! :P And Im not old yet!
Post by: Matthewsimone on May 26, 2015, 04:58:07 pm
DSG all day...
Do you use a gearstick and a clutch pedal in a DSG ?????
No so therefore it's a girly Auto :P :laugh:
Post by: longbelly on May 26, 2015, 05:43:53 pm
Post by: RyanGTI on May 28, 2015, 02:18:56 pm
Post by: dom069 on May 28, 2015, 02:25:34 pm
Post by: usmangti on May 28, 2015, 02:48:01 pm
Some of these comments are hilarious, most high end performance cars are "Autos" now, therefore must be all for girls/old people. Its a personal preference, I enjoy both manuals as well as the DSG, but for me right now with my circumstances DSG is the best gearbox.
Post by: RyanGTI on May 28, 2015, 02:58:43 pm
Some of these comments are hilarious, most high end performance cars are "Autos" now, therefore must be all for girls/old people.
This is correct :)
Post by: usmangti on May 28, 2015, 03:10:11 pm
Some of these comments are hilarious, most high end performance cars are "Autos" now, therefore must be all for girls/old people.
This is correct :)
Lols fair enough then!
Post by: LukeV_Dnb on May 28, 2015, 10:26:58 pm
Haven't looked back since, the DSG is amazing.
In drive mode you won't even feel gear changes, then sport mode it still revs high and pulls really well.
Post by: PT82 on May 28, 2015, 10:35:19 pm
Post by: numec on May 29, 2015, 10:04:26 pm
Post by: boungle1 on June 01, 2015, 10:36:02 pm
As long as the oil is changed when it should should not give you any problems
Post by: Washout on June 01, 2015, 10:44:30 pm
Post by: boungle1 on June 01, 2015, 10:53:35 pm
Post by: PT82 on June 01, 2015, 10:54:54 pm
Post by: boungle1 on June 01, 2015, 10:56:13 pm
Post by: PT82 on June 01, 2015, 11:03:49 pm
What is the top speed then
146mph. On a separate note @boungle1 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=9755) I only live 8 miles from you lol. Small world!
Post by: Washout on June 01, 2015, 11:08:31 pm
Post by: markos on June 01, 2015, 11:47:04 pm
Post by: S2YOB on June 06, 2015, 11:19:00 am
Not as easy as i thought
Nick
Post by: Trow81 on June 06, 2015, 12:42:32 pm
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