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.

Dancake · Aug 11th, 2020, 09:54

DSG boxes are one of the best auto (well electronically controlled manual) boxes available, and are very reliable if they are routinely serviced.

sshooie · Aug 11th, 2020, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dancake

DSG boxes are one of the best auto (well electronically controlled manual) boxes available, and are very reliable if they are routinely serviced.

Agreed and just to add the service interval was c38k iirc and cost around £210 @ the Audi dealer.

capt jack · Aug 11th, 2020, 19:23

Thanks all. I did wonder if it was just this particular car, as there are so many DSG VWs on the road they can't all be bad!

Cheers

Jack

T5Sweep · Aug 12th, 2020, 07:51

Father has a MK2 Octavia VRS with the DSG, although not jerky, it's rarely in the right gear and you can count on a clock how long it takes to drop a gear when you put your foot down. Awful box in my opinion.

Aug 10th, 2020, 18:02	#1
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 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

Aug 11th, 2020, 08:26	#2
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: Today 13:07 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, 09:54	#7
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:33 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	DSG boxes are one of the best auto (well electronically controlled manual) boxes available, and are very reliable if they are routinely serviced. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

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.

Aug 11th, 2020, 09:37	#6
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.

Aug 11th, 2020, 19:23	#9
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Thanks all. I did wonder if it was just this particular car, as there are so many DSG VWs on the road they can't all be bad! Cheers Jack

Aug 12th, 2020, 07:51	#10
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	Father has a MK2 Octavia VRS with the DSG, although not jerky, it's rarely in the right gear and you can count on a clock how long it takes to drop a gear when you put your foot down. Awful box in my opinion.

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