Worried about gearbox

[nomodlowkmgti]

After reading on this forum about the gearbox problem i think if a dsg gti came out i would buy it and sell my car. I have done 5690km and its a early 2006 i thought vw was as reliable as a jap car in the drivetrain i dont use it every week but once a month i give it a run. I dont change real fast 1st to 2nd and not at over 4500. Will full load in 1st or 2nd under full throttle but not slamming the change break the gear box ?Does any oils help or fix problem?

[leasaunce]

drive it normaly and it will be ok.

drive it hard everynow and then it will be ok...

if you start hearing noises from the gearbox take it to VW.

[nomodlowkmgti]

drive it normaly and it will be ok.

drive it hard everynow and then it will be ok...

if you start hearing noises from the gearbox take it to VW.

In 2nd i can just hear a sound as the revs rise hard for others to notice in the car sort of like the sound you get in reverse just less of it is it all down hill from here .With a chip and some fast changes sounds like from reading about blown boxes you can destroy em in no time.

[PeterHBne]

In 2nd i can just hear a sound as the revs rise hard for others to notice in the car sort of like the sound you get in reverse just less of it is it all down hill from here.

That sounds a little like how my first gear started to sound before it got to the point of where it is now where it howls and groans so much it is almost embarrassing to drive off in 1st.

[nomodlowkmgti]

That sounds a little like how my first gear started to sound before it got to the point of where it is now where it howls and groans so much it is almost embarrassing to drive off in 1st.

Now im going to only drive it every 2 months and hope they bring out a dsg trans for the polo gti before my warranty runs out.

[PeterHBne]

Now im going to only drive it every 2 months and hope they bring out a dsg trans for the polo gti before my warranty runs out.

That's a bit extreme - how much time left on your warranty?

If there really is an audible sound that is unusual, take it to the dealer, tell them you are on a VW forum and you are very, very aware of the issues with GTI gearboxes (so they don't b******t you and fob you off as they will) and make it clear you want it checked out and you won't go away.

[VW Convert]

Now im going to only drive it every 2 months and hope they bring out a dsg trans for the polo gti before my warranty runs out.

Don't think that strategy will work, highly unlikely VW will bring out a DSG for the Polo GTI and the cost would be prohibitive if they did. Two choices here, take it back to VW dealer to be checked out and fixed or if you fear the transmission will be a problem long term, trade it in now on a Golf GTI with DSG.

Cheers

George

[Sharkie]

The DSG is far from troublefree. Even on this forum there is a number of guys having issues (some major ones as well) with their DSG boxes. Also, replacing a DSG box out of warranty will cost more than $16000 whereas a GTI manual box will be about $4000.

[NickZ]

Now im going to only drive it every 2 months and hope they bring out a dsg trans for the polo gti before my warranty runs out.

I wouldn't enjoy owning a car I drove only every two months, unless it was a Veyron!

The gear changes for me are pretty much silent since they did the gearbox oil recall. Have you checked if your car fell under the recall? If you are hearing noises, take it to the dealer.

[nomodlowkmgti]

I wouldn't enjoy owning a car I drove only every two months, unless it was a Veyron!

The gear changes for me are pretty much silent since they did the gearbox oil recall. Have you checked if your car fell under the recall? If you are hearing noises, take it to the dealer.

I was given a company car not long after buying my 06gti at that time i did not want to sell it so soon and not get some enjoyment out of it so i kept it and so started using the company more and more free fuel ect and having to drive a lot for work and get tired of driving i drove the polo less so now only weekends or when i dont have acc to company yaris.I have had the 2 year service about 3 months ago and nothing was mentioned .Have had no warranty work done only a wheel alignment at the start .I think the noise is normal maybe im reading to many gearbox threads.If i get any more dash rattles i wont here the gearbox anyway im over the rattles Im planning to get some sort of inspection done before my 3 year service i need more info im in sydney i dont think nrma do them now.