Recall of 7spd DSG (excludes Mk7)

[Hillbilly]

A DSG is an automated manual different from a traditional torque convertor automatic or CVT, if you haven't driven a DSG before you may notice hesitation particularly from standstill. If you understand the technology it works beautifully. Having owned a Golf MK VI Diesel DSG for nearly 4 years I cannot fault it. I have also driven a number of Golf MK VI 7 speeds also never had a problem. Drivers not familiar with DSG transmissions will normally complain about hesitation or erratic behaviour in stop start traffic or on steep inclines mostly at slow speed. I would suggest if you drive smoothly by that I mean not switching rapidly from accelerator to brake and back to accelerator particularly at slower speeds and you drive smoothly and anticipate the traffic around you the DSG will perform without problem in fact best of both worlds you get the efficiency of a manual with the ease of an automatic. Having owned or driven cars with all types of transmissions manual, automatic, CVT and DSG, my preference is the DSG!

Also as in a manual dont ride the clutch by GENTLY holding on the brake or slowly moving forward in traffic by partly releasing the brake.
A sure way to burn out the clutches.

Dont hold it on a hill by letting it hold like a slush box.

When you stop hold the brake down firmly until you are ready to move off and keep moving, no creeping it.

Lots dont seem to understand how these boxes work.

[ziggyboy]

A DSG is an automated manual different from a traditional torque convertor automatic or CVT, if you haven't driven a DSG before you may notice hesitation particularly from standstill. If you understand the technology it works beautifully. Having owned a Golf MK VI Diesel DSG for nearly 4 years I cannot fault it. I have also driven a number of Golf MK VI 7 speeds also never had a problem. Drivers not familiar with DSG transmissions will normally complain about hesitation or erratic behaviour in stop start traffic or on steep inclines mostly at slow speed. I would suggest if you drive smoothly by that I mean not switching rapidly from accelerator to brake and back to accelerator particularly at slower speeds and you drive smoothly and anticipate the traffic around you the DSG will perform without problem in fact best of both worlds you get the efficiency of a manual with the ease of an automatic. Having owned or driven cars with all types of transmissions manual, automatic, CVT and DSG, my preference is the DSG!

I own an MK6 Jetta DSG and do not like it. I prefer to be lazier and drive a torque converter auto without having to worry about whether I'm driving an auto the right way.

It really is a personal thing. You're willing to live with the small quirkiness of dual clutch transmissions and be more careful in driving it for fuel efficiency and faster shifts. I personally think these benefits are small and generally not as noticeable to the general public. What is noticeable is the unusual behaviour during start stop traffic and the fact that you have to put more effort in making sure you are driving it properly.

An auto is simply what it is... an automatic. You step on the accelerator to move forward, and the brakes to stop. If you need to think beyond these two principles and it defeats the purpose of an "automatic". Some people want an "auto" for what it was originally designed for... I explained this to my gf's dad and that's pretty much what he said. He said the DSG is not ready for the masses because they just want an A to B vehicle with the least amount of effort. Having to teach them to drive a special type of gearbox defeats the purpose of an automatic.

[Ryan_R]

If they're happy with the larger fuel bill then that's fine for them.

[kaanage]

I own an MK6 Jetta DSG and do not like it. I prefer to be lazier and drive a torque converter auto without having to worry about whether I'm driving an auto the right way.

The wet clutches in the DQ-250 handle creeping much better than the dry clutches in the DQ-200. Drive your car as you would a slushbox.

[Hillbilly]

I own an MK6 Jetta DSG and do not like it. I prefer to be lazier and drive a torque converter auto without having to worry about whether I'm driving an auto the right way.

It really is a personal thing. You're willing to live with the small quirkiness of dual clutch transmissions and be more careful in driving it for fuel efficiency and faster shifts. I personally think these benefits are small and generally not as noticeable to the general public. What is noticeable is the unusual behaviour during start stop traffic and the fact that you have to put more effort in making sure you are driving it properly.

An auto is simply what it is... an automatic. You step on the accelerator to move forward, and the brakes to stop. If you need to think beyond these two principles and it defeats the purpose of an "automatic". Some people want an "auto" for what it was originally designed for... I explained this to my gf's dad and that's pretty much what he said. He said the DSG is not ready for the masses because they just want an A to B vehicle with the least amount of effort. Having to teach them to drive a special type of gearbox defeats the purpose of an automatic.

Holdens are cheap at the moment

[ziggyboy]

The wet clutches in the DQ-250 handle creeping much better than the dry clutches in the DQ-200. Drive your car as you would a slushbox.

I haven't driven any of the other DSG models but I'll keep that in mind.

Holdens are cheap at the moment

Don't get me wrong, I do intend to replace my car. Just bad timing at the moment. I bought a house early this year and to buy another brand new car of a similar class will cost me around $30k driveaway. Trading in my VW will probably cost me $18k? Possibly even lower. I don't have $10k+ in cash to top up for a new car. Used car isn't really an option as well because I want manufacturer's warranty. And I'm not going to buy a 2 year old car because I'll just get 1 year warranty. My car is crap, I admit it, but at least in the last few times I had issues they were covered by warranty. I also bought extended warranty when I got it so it gives me some consolation even though I dislike it. At the end of the day it serves its basic purpose.

[Hillbilly]

. Drive your car as you would a slushbox.

Holding it on a slope on the throttle as you would in a slushbox wont exactly do the clutches much good I wouldnt have thought.
I dont even do that in the Passat

[Mountainman]

Read the latest "Wheels" and they seem to be more impressed with the new BMW 8 speed auto over the VW DSG when comparing the 118d and the 110TDI. As a manual owner and occasional DSG driver I just couldn't put up with the jerkiness, low speed stumbles and delayed response from rest that the DSG's, both 6 and 7 speeds, I have driven seem to give. They are poor in an area where a good auto is so soothing and easy.

[ziggyboy]

Read the latest "Wheels" and they seem to be more impressed with the new BMW 8 speed auto over the VW DSG when comparing the 118d and the 110TDI. As a manual owner and occasional DSG driver I just couldn't put up with the jerkiness, low speed stumbles and delayed response from rest that the DSG's, both 6 and 7 speeds, I have driven seem to give. They are poor in an area where a good auto is so soothing and easy.

Thanks for your post. This is exactly how I feel. There are pros and cons to both the DSG and torque converters. I'm just one of those, like you, who doesn't think the pros outweigh the cons. Sometimes I just come across as aggressive with my posts so other just see me as trolling, but this is the very message I have been trying to convey.

[kaanage]

Holding it on a slope on the throttle as you would in a slushbox wont exactly do the clutches much good I wouldnt have thought.
I dont even do that in the Passat

Well, I don't even do that with slushboxes - you're using extra fuel and generating heat in the transmission with those as well (though they may well have a higher heat capacity)