DSG is all a bit confusing.

[kryten2001]

thanks all for your replies, looks like i will get the DSG after all, but what is the best way to drive a DSG w/o wearing it out prematurely?

Does this mean DSGs will have a shorter life-span than normal autos by the way they are used/designed?

Thanks again.

You're over thinking it mate... Just drive it and enjoy. I haven't heard any stories of them wearing out any quicker than a regular automatic (or manual for that matter).

They are built extremely tough. Some people (like myself) put very large torque through them without any issues whatsoever.

Put it in D, and go!

[Tigger]

Only problem you may find is the shortage of DSG boxes at the moment apparantly.

Some Aussie stock is only the basic normal automatic....as a stop gap measure till stocks arrive.

[shakespeare]

Just thought I'd add my DSG feedback, have had a Jetta TFSI (DSG) for 5 1/2 years (wife's car) and the R (DSG) for 15 months and prior to the R was in an MPS 6 manual. The Jetta has been trouble free and after the 60,000km DSG service it felt great again (was getting a little clunky as the oil got older) The R is great and the only negative I have for it is the automatic kick down switch under the accelerator pedal, ie when in 3rd (manual mode) and you floor it kicks down by it self to 2nd, frustrating but I've got used to it.

Overall DSG vs Manual, love it to bits and the occassional "I'd love a manual" thought has all but diminished! Compared to other Falcodore Auto's I've driven in the past, I prefer the DSG and enjoy it more, though a mate with a G6E Turbo and 6speed ZF Auto is a very nice drive (for a boat!)

My only suggestion is when you have picked up your Tig is to not drive hard until the car is sufficiently warmed up, as the DSG is clunky when the oil is cold and you shouldn't really put unnecessary strain on it until the oil is warm anyway, otherwise go ahead and get one and enjoy it

[wb47]

You mentioned that I shouldn't drive until the oil is "warm". But what do you exactly mean by warm? So I can't drive it hard every morning or do you mean don't drive it hard until the engine has some kms on it?

And also the lag at start people experienced (with the 6DSG) is this apparent on the new 7DSG?

Thanks .

Just thought I'd add my DSG feedback, have had a Jetta TFSI (DSG) for 5 1/2 years (wife's car) and the R (DSG) for 15 months and prior to the R was in an MPS 6 manual. The Jetta has been trouble free and after the 60,000km DSG service it felt great again (was getting a little clunky as the oil got older) The R is great and the only negative I have for it is the automatic kick down switch under the accelerator pedal, ie when in 3rd (manual mode) and you floor it kicks down by it self to 2nd, frustrating but I've got used to it.

Overall DSG vs Manual, love it to bits and the occassional "I'd love a manual" thought has all but diminished! Compared to other Falcodore Auto's I've driven in the past, I prefer the DSG and enjoy it more, though a mate with a G6E Turbo and 6speed ZF Auto is a very nice drive (for a boat!)

My only suggestion is when you have picked up your Tig is to not drive hard until the car is sufficiently warmed up, as the DSG is clunky when the oil is cold and you shouldn't really put unnecessary strain on it until the oil is warm anyway, otherwise go ahead and get one and enjoy it

[shakespeare]

When cold (first 10 mins normally) I find that moderate throttle inputs (not WOT) keep it nice and smooth, floor it when it's fully warmed up, I usually try and avoid those "pulling out into traffic acceleration moments" when I've just started in the mornings!

Not sure about the 7spd I've got a 6spd

You mentioned that I shouldn't drive until the oil is "warm". But what do you exactly mean by warm? So I can't drive it hard every morning or do you mean don't drive it hard until the engine has some kms on it?

And also the lag at start people experienced (with the 6DSG) is this apparent on the new 7DSG?

Thanks .

[aussietig]

Not sure about the 7spd I've got a 6spd

No ... it's the same problem with the 7spd.

[mutare 23]

We have two versions of the DSG 7, one in my Tiguan 132 and the other in the brides Polo GTI. We only picked up the cars at the end of December, but have no issues with either box and indeed find them to be smooth and a pleasure to drive. The ratios seem to be very well matched to the different engines (given that there are seven of the them this shouldnt be too hard). The first gear in the Tiggy is indeed short, but as somebody pointed out in another thread '.......it is an SUV after-all'.

Cant see any reason why we would ever want a vehicle without a DSG.

Cheers