Comments on: VW sells one millionth DSG vehicle

By: The Stig

The Stig — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:56:20 +0000

Most people find the DSG more attractive than a regular automatic. Some people find the DSG less attractive than a regular manual. Personally I find it an excellent compromise between wanting to shift and having to shift, especially in stop-and-go traffic. It shifts fast and seems to hold up, though the lords at VW consider the wet clutches wear items not covered under the general warranty.

By: BradBot

BradBot — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:48:02 +0000

Actually if you were to compare two identical cars except one was manual and the other had a DSG tranny, the one with the DSG would be at least a couple of tenths faster. Best Motoring did exactly that comparing a GTi w/ DSG v GTi w/ a manual

By: SS4LIFE

SS4LIFE — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:05:50 +0000

I don’t know golf4me, A4 has a point. the R32 has only 250hp and 236ftlbs torque and only comes in a 6-spd DSG. Yeah it’s all wheel drive but a buddy of mine has an 04 Jetta GLI 6spd manual. It had 180hp stock and with an APR stage three chip it boosted hp to 220hp with 242lbs of torque. He’s slapping a turboback on it soon but man does it accelerate quickly. I bet it’ll take on an R32 even. But yeah I think A4′s point is that just because you have a DSG while yeah it gives quicker shifts doesn’t mean that makes your car quick.

By: golf4me

golf4me — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:46:04 +0000

A4, you’re an idiot. Even if you were old enough to drive, you couldn’t possibly shift faster or more efficiently than the DSG’s VW uses, especially on the downshift.

What I want to friggin know is why do they only offer them here on GTI/GLI/R32? What about the goddam Rabbit/Jetta/Passat? No wonder their sales suck.

By: jamak

jamak — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:28:42 +0000

My brother has a gti with dsg and it is holding up fine but the maintenance cost of gearbox oil change is very high [$500.00 can.].The gearbox holds a lot of special expensive oil for the twin wet clutches.Other than that it seems very durable.

By: SS4LIFE

SS4LIFE — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:27:11 +0000

*johnnycanuck

By: SS4LIFE

SS4LIFE — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:26:13 +0000

LMAO @johhnnycanuck!!!!

Well that’s cool. Yeah DSG’s from what I’ve heard are really good. So ok it says towards the bottom of the article that it uses less power consumption so does that result in the increase of fuel efficiency?

I’ll stick with a single clutch, and a short throw shifter personally, after I got a stick I vowed to never own a car with an auto again. Manuals are just too much fun.

Also I don’t know what impact DSG’s are having on professional racing, are more and more race cars using DSG’s for the quicker shifting? Or does certain rules in whatever racing category we could talk about prevent them from being used?

By: pbwe

pbwe — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:25:39 +0000

I didn’t know I could stutter like that.

By: pbwe

pbwe — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:24:37 +0000

Still, the cost for any repair is exhorbitant. When economy is a priority, manual is where it’s at. Any prospective purchaser of VW cars is advised to include the cost for a comprehensive after market maintenance insurance plan. Any prospective purchaser of used VW cars is advised to not be.

By: pbwe

pbwe — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:22:00 +0000

By: gbb

gbb — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:58:45 +0000

I have only drove 1 car with a dual clutch trans, an Audi TT and it was the absolute best. This deal should be offered on every car or truck in place of the slush box autos available now.

By: BradBot

BradBot — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:38:42 +0000

From what I understand these transmission are extremely durable, not to mention they’re awesome. I still remember the first time I rode in an A3 that had it, I couldn’t believe how fast and smooth it shifted!

As much as I like traditional manuals the DSG and similar technologies get nothing but praise from me.

By: CTS DRIVER

CTS DRIVER — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:37:17 +0000

johnnycanuck is my hero

By: corvette

corvette — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:22:21 +0000

Wonderful congrats VW.

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:14:25 +0000

Well put Z06. An automatic is still just an automatic. I don’t really care if it shifts faster than I can. Until I figure out a way to hold a beer with my left foot, I’d just as soon give it something useful to do in the meantime.

By: Z06ified

Z06ified — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:26:08 +0000

I view DSG’s as a great replacement for traditional automatics. Not a replacement for traditional manuals.

I wonder how the durability / repair record has been on these DSG’s? Do they hold up well?

By: davebo

davebo — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:24:21 +0000

I fully support DSG and can’t wait for more cars to adopt good, properly engineered dsg’s. For us people who like the fastest possible solution.

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:51:13 +0000

Best transmission ever.

By: A4

A4 — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:15:24 +0000

can anyone guess why they are discounting R32′s left and right? Cause the only people that like paying 30 grand for a tuned-up rabbit hatchback expect it to have a traditional 6-speed manual, and not this DSG crap that VW wants to force on us. Id have an R32 in my driveway right this minute if it had a 6-speed and maybe 50 more horsepower. Ill stick to a chipped GTI – its faster.

By: SwerveEarly

SwerveEarly — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:14:17 +0000

What do you want, a pat on the back or something?

By: fan

fan — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:03:41 +0000

wow, fairlight… pretty mature comment