$10K for a replacement DSG gearbox

[jessv3]

DSG problems were about 80% of the reason I chose a manual. The other 20% was for fun. I'm not saying the manual is without problems, but much less likely to cause issues than the DSG.

Dont forget the cheaper on going servicing costs.. Having said that, when im tired I do find the manual box in the GTI a little tiring, its like rowing a boat.

I think if you're buying second hand then DSG is a large risk as its still new technology by gearbox standards, give it another 5 years and I might be convinced.

CVT cant be compared to DSG, they are such opposite ends of technology. The CVT box is not built for performance, its much smoother but so much more boring and just as unreliable. Hence why its in FWD low powered Audi's and nothing of a sporty nature.

[MADHUN]

Just to add a bit of balance to the debate I've got a DSG in the Mk5 with 273000kms of flawless operation and will likely never own another manual box again.

$2k for the part seems reasonable until you compare it to a DSG from the UK, +/-GBP350; freight isn't that expensive.

You could buy an arse end write off an part it out.

[Candyman]

DSG problems were about 80% of the reason I chose a manual. The other 20% was for fun. I'm not saying the manual is without problems, but much less likely to cause issues than the DSG.

DSG problems were about 20% of the reason I chose DSG. The other 80% was fun.

As I mentioned in another thread, have had two DSG VW's, replaced mech units on both, neither time because it was an actual issue, just because I could. The next car will be DSG as well.

Outside warranty, I'd never own a VW, manual or DSG. They (VW's) are built to fail but damn they give you a lot of fun for the cash in the meantime.

If I had to rebuild a DSG outside warranty and VW goodwill repair was not an option (I've used it before) I'd do what some have said - non-dealer options.

[ian]

There's a 2011 GTi wrecking on Ebay ,DSG going for $3750.
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF V1MY11 GTI DSG HATCH 2011 TRANSMISSION / GEARBOX DSG | eBay

Or this one only done 3,200 km a 2008 passat DSG $2950

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-VOLKSWAGEN-PASSAT-2008-TRANSMISSION-GEARBOX-DSG-6-SPEED-CODE-KMW-/271070893597?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1d15961d

[stormshark]

Just to add a bit of balance to the debate I've got a DSG in the Mk5 with 273000kms of flawless operation and will likely never own another manual box again.

$2k for the part seems reasonable until you compare it to a DSG from the UK, +/-GBP350; freight isn't that expensive.

You could buy an arse end write off an part it out.

Now that sort of "Mileage" is what i want to hear,i'm 121k and everyones telling me to get rid of, heck i'm over the main depn, may as well soldier on into 273k territory!

[Andy2285]

who does aftermarket software??

[Brendan_A]

$10K for a replacement DSG gearbox

who does aftermarket software??

Harding Performance.

[bmw23]

Im at 210,000 06 Build GTI DSG

Not a single problem

My mates at 289,000 07 Build GTI DSG He only had his dsg serviced at 100,000 and never again.. Not a single Problem

[lukeoly]

I find it annoying that more and more manufacturers are selling sports oriented vehicles with DSG only. Also it seems that because it's relatively new tech, problems cost a premium to fix. And in Paulc1964au's colleague's case, they're recommending swapping it out. surely they are as repairable as any other manual or auto 'box?
I'll be sticking to manual thanks.

[kinezo]

$10K for a replacement DSG gearbox

Giac ftw!!!!!!! Tuned tried and true!!!