Is the DSG that bad in the 06-09 models? I did have a friend have his replaced with a '10 version and hasn't had a problem since, but iono. I'm sure he doesn't drive it hard so why it was replaced worries me.
No. Its not bad at all. There are still a FEW issues with some jerky shifts, but any DSG having the problem is basically granted a 100k mile warranty on the DSG.
I've had no problems with my DSG since they replaced the computer
DSG is still relatively new and longevity is questionable. Replacement is $$$$.
Nope, it is not a sealed transmission. The biggest problem they were having was with the computer controller (mechatronics unit); to fixthat basically just had to drain the transmission and replace it.Touché. Still new, but I'm glad VW/Audi stepped it up with the additional warranty. At least, to my knowledge, it's not a sealed unit like Mitsubishi's TC-SST in the Evo X MR and Lancer Ralliart. Whole tranny has to be replaced at a cost of $10k per unit.
What do you guys think of the Audi S4 (B5)? The V6 Bi-turbo is tempting. I'm not sure what kind of auto tranny is in that though.
The ZF-branded auto's are pretty tough stuff or so I hear. Newer usually always beats older for me. Keeps the mileage down as well.
What do you guys think of the Audi S4 (B5)? The V6 Bi-turbo is tempting. I'm not sure what kind of auto tranny is in that though. Don't mind the B6 or B7, but the cost on those probably exceed well beyond $15k.
My friend had an 08 or 09 GTI, tranny was the DSG one, it broke twice. It needed to be replaced 1once, the other time I believe it was the comp.
How did it break? Ive never actually seen any reports of them just breaking.
The only stuff ive seen is an issue with a few hard shifts, which has been pretty much resolved
If I were to get a M3 it would be DSG. I already have two manuals, I would just want it for a peppy comfy sport lux cruiser. I do enough gear rowing on the T56 in the Cobra to more than earn the right to drive an "auto". I don't know why people fuss about DSG, it's a true manual gearbox, just automated when you want it to be. Not like it has fluid coupling and planetary gears.
Nothing pansy about being tired of playing speed racer in 1 mph rush hour traffic on a daily basis, especially in anything performance oriented with a heavy clutch that only knows 0 mph 15 mph and nothing in between.
No. Its not bad at all. There are still a FEW issues with some jerky shifts, but any DSG having the problem is basically granted a 100k mile warranty on the DSG.
I've had no problems with my DSG since they replaced the computer
Yeah, from what I've read if it failed it was covered by the 100k extended warranty, or it was due to people not doing 40k service (fluid and filter change).