VW DSG Golf not a nice drive!

capt jack · Aug 10th, 2020, 18:02

Happened to have a drive in a DSG Golf today. Is it me, or is the DSG gearbox truly rubbish? Jerky would best describe its unpleasing progress. Reminded me of all that was bad about the Honda Civic I-Shift I briefly owned. Yuk.

Jack

Welton · Aug 11th, 2020, 08:26

Bro-in-law has a 2016 Golf R with DSG, I had a ride in it from brand new - the gear changes were super fast and unnoticeable; I always understood the DSG to be 'the' gearbox to have.

I know they need servicing at certain intervals - what mileage was this Golf you drove?

TimNiceBut · Aug 11th, 2020, 08:58

My son has an Edition 30 with over 108k on the clock. His DSG box is as smooth as silk.

Whyman · Aug 11th, 2020, 09:07

My son had Passat R36 with a DSG gearbox. Sold it with 90k on the clock with no gearbox issues at all.

Oil changes are very important or you will have problems.

VERY expensive to repair.

Adrian888 · Aug 11th, 2020, 09:19

I have had 2 VAG cars with DSG. A very early incarnation from 2006 was ok however the DSG in my 2013 Passat was great, smooth, quick changing, still perfectly ok when sold at 115k miles. Too many owners skip servicing which is essential.

sshooie · Aug 11th, 2020, 09:37

Wife worked for a local VW dealer for 17 years and has had many DSG VW's as company cars, I love them tbf but my prev Audi had a DSG and although it was quick and seamless I found it lacking compared to the ZF 8 speed.

I have just changed from DSG Skoda's @ work (to Auto Ceed's) and the 7 we have have been faultless over a combined 800k miles.

Aug 10th, 2020, 18:02	#1
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 22:08 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	VW DSG Golf not a nice drive! Happened to have a drive in a DSG Golf today. Is it me, or is the DSG gearbox truly rubbish? Jerky would best describe its unpleasing progress. Reminded me of all that was bad about the Honda Civic I-Shift I briefly owned. Yuk. Jack

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Bro-in-law has a 2016 Golf R with DSG, I had a ride in it from brand new - the gear changes were super fast and unnoticeable; I always understood the DSG to be 'the' gearbox to have. I know they need servicing at certain intervals - what mileage was this Golf you drove? __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Aug 11th, 2020, 09:07	#4
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:17 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	My son had Passat R36 with a DSG gearbox. Sold it with 90k on the clock with no gearbox issues at all. Oil changes are very important or you will have problems. VERY expensive to repair. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Aug 11th, 2020, 08:58	#3
TimNiceBut Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2021 07:47 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Horley	My son has an Edition 30 with over 108k on the clock. His DSG box is as smooth as silk.

Aug 11th, 2020, 09:19	#5
Adrian888 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2021 19:46 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Huddersfield	I have had 2 VAG cars with DSG. A very early incarnation from 2006 was ok however the DSG in my 2013 Passat was great, smooth, quick changing, still perfectly ok when sold at 115k miles. Too many owners skip servicing which is essential.

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sshooie New Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2022 08:30 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Barnsley	Wife worked for a local VW dealer for 17 years and has had many DSG VW's as company cars, I love them tbf but my prev Audi had a DSG and although it was quick and seamless I found it lacking compared to the ZF 8 speed. I have just changed from DSG Skoda's @ work (to Auto Ceed's) and the 7 we have have been faultless over a combined 800k miles.

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