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Hi,
I've been looking at getting a Jetta for a little while and have done a fair bit of reading around some of the problems regarding the DSG transmission they use. I understand there were some major issues with the older models which should have been sorted, but I wanted to hear the opinions and experience you guys have had with them.
One of the major issues seems to be that on the DQ200 in the 118TSI models, the dry clutches can wear out extremely quickly. Some people say that this might be due to the drivers treating it like a regular torque converter auto and creeping in traffic, etc. Can any 118TSI DSG owners report how long their clutches have lasted?
I was deeply considering purchasing a 118 until I'd read about some of these issues, since I do particularly enjoy how the car drives, handles and looks. The 118 seem to be the most common model around in Aus, but I know that there are some higher spec models such as the 147TSI which come with the (presumably) DQ250 6 speed wet clutch and was wondering: should I focus my efforts on one of these instead?
Doing a bit of searching I've found a couple of examples I could go for, both appearing in relatively good condition:
1) 2014 1.4l 118TSI Highline DSG, 32k km, $17,000 , or
2) 2012 2.0l 147TSI Highline DSG, 55k km, $17,000
(Assuming both have had at least major services done at VW)
Considering the DSG and other issues which I mightn't be aware of, which would you go for? Or would I be better off just avoiding the Jetta if I was after an auto sedan?
Thanks!
I've been looking at getting a Jetta for a little while and have done a fair bit of reading around some of the problems regarding the DSG transmission they use. I understand there were some major issues with the older models which should have been sorted, but I wanted to hear the opinions and experience you guys have had with them.
One of the major issues seems to be that on the DQ200 in the 118TSI models, the dry clutches can wear out extremely quickly. Some people say that this might be due to the drivers treating it like a regular torque converter auto and creeping in traffic, etc. Can any 118TSI DSG owners report how long their clutches have lasted?
I was deeply considering purchasing a 118 until I'd read about some of these issues, since I do particularly enjoy how the car drives, handles and looks. The 118 seem to be the most common model around in Aus, but I know that there are some higher spec models such as the 147TSI which come with the (presumably) DQ250 6 speed wet clutch and was wondering: should I focus my efforts on one of these instead?
Doing a bit of searching I've found a couple of examples I could go for, both appearing in relatively good condition:
1) 2014 1.4l 118TSI Highline DSG, 32k km, $17,000 , or
2) 2012 2.0l 147TSI Highline DSG, 55k km, $17,000
(Assuming both have had at least major services done at VW)
Considering the DSG and other issues which I mightn't be aware of, which would you go for? Or would I be better off just avoiding the Jetta if I was after an auto sedan?
Thanks!
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