DSG Stalling?

[aware]

That has an impact on fuel economy and you won't see the real (low down) pulling power of your desiel

Ok - I'll ignore my experience with an X5 and 520d that have standard ZF gearboxes.

[Martin]

Ok - I'll ignore my experience with an X5 and 520d that have standard ZF gearboxes.

With good reason too, you won't get a lovely ZF transmission on a much lower priced and lower class FWD car!

[Mysticality]

With good reason too, you won't get a lovely ZF transmission on a much lower priced and lower class FWD car!

My Kia with the R2.2 CRDi was BEAUTIFUL... The 6spd w/ torque converter, however, was not... MUCH prefer my steaming lump of torque with a side of clutch!


EDIT: I have hill hold assist on both forwards and reverse. Its nice - although the majority of the time, more annoying than useful.

[Martin]

EDIT: I have hill hold assist on both forwards and reverse. Its nice - although the majority of the time, more annoying than useful.

Yeah - It's really nice for cars with DSG (we have no clutch pedal)

[aware]

With good reason too, you won't get a lovely ZF transmission on a much lower priced and lower class FWD car!

Like a base model Falcon XT? (Albeit not FWD)

[Mysticality]

Like a base model Falcon XT? (Albeit not FWD)

You mean Territory?

[aware]

You mean Territory?

That too, but:

Falcon XT MkII additional features
16" x 6.5" 10-spoke alloy wheels^
USB Integration
Curtain airbags plus front seat side thorax airbags*
Reverse sensing system
Key Features
4.0L DOHC DI-VCT I6 engine
ZF 6-speed automatic transmission

[Martin]

Like a base model Falcon XT? (Albeit not FWD)

Exactly - you can't get a ZF transmission for a sidewinder FWD