Manual or DSG

[VW Convert]

I don't think the EOS has paddle shifts for the DSG which is a bit of a shame as it takes some of the fun out of it. Might just stick with a manual and stop complaining about driving in stop/start taffic.

The Jetta doesn't have them either but it is still fun to use as a manual whenever I feel so inclined. IMHO it would be a shame to make such a decision without even driving a DSG.

Cheers

George

[briseos]

I have had a Golf 2.0TDi with DSG and fell in love with it. The DSG is especially brilliantly matched to the diesel engine with all that beautiful torque.

Now, I have the EOS with the DSG also in the 2.0TDi and it is even better. The EOS diesel engine and general build quality is a quantum leap above my golf (2005 GenV) and the DSG makes life sooooo good.... the point being that the DSG allows you to have as much or little control as you like whenever you desire.

In traffic, with the Diesel (cannot speak for the petrol), the DSG will allow you to roll quietly along in the traffic up quite a gradient at idle without any problems, then you are away and picking any gaps you need with minimal effort. When you get into the back streets, you can use manual mode (would love the paddles) and become a speed demon.... then back into auto in the traffic. On the open road, the DSG is brilliant - economical, on the ball and never faults....

I must say, however, that the way you use your right foot is distinctly different to a normal auto in that it learns your style, and prefers a gentle change in intent... it is very good at interpreting your intent as long as you are consistent and will reward your consistency with a version of ESP that is not related to traction control..... the issue here is that you will not master it on a few short test drives but I guarantee you will learn to love it and never go back..... especially if you combine it with the creamy torque and economy of the diesel..... soooo quiet in the EOS it is unbelievable.... and driving with the top off lends itself to the cruisy attitude that the DSG offers should you so desire....

[OilBurna]

good writeup briseos I agree, you need to be consistent and firm with your driver style and more of a gradual adjustment with the accelerator rather than stabbing it etc.. it is a brilliant box when you consider what and how it does it, gearchanges are seamless compared to my mates six speed heavy slow vehicle (HSV)

post some pics of the eos. looking at getting one for the other half.

[Golf Houso]

Manual... Quickly before Mercedes and the VAG group kill it off for good!

[briseos]

Pretty car attached..... bloody love it and goes like stink now - up to 12,500ks and just loosening up the diesel.... should chip it as soon as I can convince the missus.....

[OilBurna]

very nice love the colour... are the std 17's??

[sydeos]

The wheels are 18" Veracruz alloys which are standard with the Individual package.

[jets]

This could be worth a read.

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/thread/1025625.aspx

[Gaebril]

This could be worth a read.

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/thread/1025625.aspx

Jets, that is scary... I am currently in the process of getting a GTi, and I am seriously considering going manual instead of DSG as I plan to keep the car for more than 5 years (extent of any warranty).

[jets]

When I bought my 2,0TDI, I didn't think too long as to which trans to order. I already own a T4 auto. & theres a lot of bad publicity in forums about these. I considered that the technology is too new & unproven & my perception of VW is that they want to be ahead in technology without testing it properly. Basically VW are using us for long term testing, which is very dangerous for their reputation.
The other point I have found in reading forums is the no of owners who are hoping to get through 3 years of ownership & then hand ball it on. It's easy to predict what will happen to resale prices in the future of these expensive cars.
My plan is to keep my car as long as possible [ previous mk2 owned for 12 years] & as such the auto is not a consideration.