new passat with 118TSI engine... anyone got one?

[bang chong]

blutopless2, just thinking about this you might want to check out the DSG if you're going down that road. I think there are 3 DSG's now:

1. 6speed wet clutch (fitted to Passat TDI and I think the V6?)
2. 7speed dry clutch (fitted to Passat TSI, Golf - but not GTI or R?)
3. 7speed wet clutch (fitted to Tiguan, Touareg etc)

I think the 7sp fitted in the Passat is the smaller, lighter dry clutch unit as opposed to the heavier bigger wet clutch unit.
If it is, I don't know how well the dry clutch unit will stand up to that sort of power when chipped (180kw and probably around the 400Nm of torque that will be the killer).

The DSG in your Jetta was probably the 6sp wet clutch unit that the TDI, V6 Passat has in it to cope with the torque.

But I'm sure someone here can verify all this. Just my thoughts.

You are quite correct

IMO I've had nothing but dramas from that engine and gearbox combo, just some food for thought. Misfiring(replacement engines) with that engine and clutch shudders(replacement clutches) with that gearbox.

[Hammerhead]

Bang Chong - You mention nothing but dramas with the 7sp. You mean in a Passat with the 118TSI engine? I just put a deposit down on one of these today. What problems have you seen? With your own car? How old? Any issues with VW and warranty?

Has anyone else had any experiences with 118TSI engine/7sp DSG combo? Please tell me they aren't all bad!!

[guthrie]

Mine has been great so far (10 months Ive had it)...touch wood.

[maxim]

Has anyone else had any experiences with 118TSI engine/7sp DSG combo? Please tell me they aren't all bad!!

Don't worry Hammerhead, VW have produced over 1000000 DSG boxes! Sure, the new dry clutch ones are newer and built for a purpose, but as long as you don't go chipping etc, I'm sure you will be fine. Forums are fantastic for getting lots of info (particularly specialised info like whether the dry clutch DSG can take 200kW / 400Nm!), but if you use your car as intended, you really shouldn't have any problems - it's a new VW after all. And honestly, if we made our buying decisions based on forum posts, we'd never buy any car, not even a push bike! Relax and enjoy your new Passat, I'm going to as soon as I can get it!

[Hammerhead]

And honestly, if we made our buying decisions based on forum posts, we'd never buy any car, not even a push bike!

Maxim - Quite true. Thanks for being the calming voice of reason! I had been checking the other forum posts re: extended warranty. I'll see how the first 3 years go...