Calling All DSG Owners!!

[mebius9]

It's been 7 years since the first introduction of DSG from Audi/VW group
I think it's about time we do a large scale non-official survey on our forum (It's the right time because I'm buying one this weekend) to end all the myths related to it's reliability and put an end to pointless debates regarding the matter.

Please post your specification in this format if you had issues with DSG

Car Model: 2006 Passat TDI 103kw
Mileage at which the problem occurred: XXXX Km
Fault: low speed Jerkyness
Fix: Mechatronics unit replaced

If you did not have any issues with DSG then simply say this

Car Model: 2006 Passat TDI 103kw
Current Mileage: XXXX Km
No issues.

[AusScare]

Where's the candy/non-owner/I like to vote option?

[mebius9]

Where's the candy/non-owner/I like to vote option?

This isn't Whirlpool... no candy here.

[VW Convert]

It's been 7 years since the first introduction of DSG from Audi/VW group
I think it's about time we do a large scale non-official survey on our forum (It's the right time because I'm buying one this weekend) to end all the myths related to it's reliability and put an end to pointless debates regarding the matter.

In no way can we get a definitive result because our sample number is way too small, please let's not let this degenerate into the usual fors and againsts taking pot shots at each other.

To the OP, you worry too much, take delivery of your car and just enjoy it.

PS, I think I qualify for 2 votes.

Car No 1

Car Model: 2006 Jetta TFSI 147KW
Mileage65,000 KM (Car was written off)
No Issues

Car No 2

Car Model: 2009 Eos TFSI 147KW
Mileage12,000 KM
No Issues

[mebius9]

In no way can we get a definitive result because our sample number is way too small, please let's not let this degenerate into the usual fors and againsts taking pot shots at each other.

I hope so too
All I want to do is to make a good guide line for the future VW owners to base their decisions and inform them with useful feedback.
Everyone stay classy PLEASE!

To the OP, you worry too much, take delivery of your car and just enjoy it.

I know hehe. Can't wait to get my hands on the car can't even sleep.

[pirelli]

2008 Pirelli
15,000 kms
No Issues (actually very happy with it)

[Sharkie]

Can I vote for the 9 people I know with DSG equipped VWs? None of them are represented on this forum in any other way.....

1 had a whole gearbox replaced - very major problems
3 had mechatronics replaced - had major problems
3 had some sort of software patch uploaded to "fix" mild problems
2 had no problems at all.

5 of those 7 will never buy a DSG equipped car again .....

7 of those 9 will never buy a VW again ....

AND most disturbingly 6 of those 9 will never take my advice again when it comes to buying a car ...

[dubai gti]

Don't you guys find the DSG changes-down a little too early ?? (I live on a corner and hear them in VW's and Audi's everyday and always wonder why they shift so early !!?)

[mebius9]

6 of those 9 will never take my advice again when it comes to buying a car ...

Never recommend a car to friends even if it's real good
at best you will be lucky to avoid flaming.

[Brendan_A]

2008 Jetta TDI
28000kms
No issues

[danTDI]

Car Model: 2007 Jetta TDI
Current Mileage: 76000 Km
No issues.

Dan

[mebius9]

Looking good lets keep it going and make it a sticky if possible...

[spiff]

Car Model: 2009 Jetta 1.4 TSI
Current Mileage: 10000 km
No issues.

[hooba]

Car Model: 2005 Mk5 Golf TDI
Mileage 52,000 KM
No Issues

[coastie]

Car Model: 2009 Golf TSI
Mileage 25000 Km
Fault: Mechatronics failure
Fix: Mechatronics unit replaced