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Ok i have to ask...
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MKBoulder
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Dont even hesitate to get the DSG.. I am probably one of the few people that have actually owned both the manual and the DSG at this point.... I had a 6MT first and tired of it after a short time. I now have the DSG and can tell you that it is the tranny of the future.
My previous cars include 911's, TVR's and a host of other exotica.
The DSG + Golf is a mind blowing combination. Think "budget M5".....
frankly you will drive the DSG in manual a lot more than you think because it is quite perfect. On the other hand it is heaven to have the sweetest auto ever created when you want to sit in a long line of traffic.
Also, on VW vortex there is a guy with a 6MT and his car has already dropped the clutch with only 2K miles. VW are not covering it under warranty !!!! Need I say any more ?
My previous cars include 911's, TVR's and a host of other exotica.
The DSG + Golf is a mind blowing combination. Think "budget M5".....
frankly you will drive the DSG in manual a lot more than you think because it is quite perfect. On the other hand it is heaven to have the sweetest auto ever created when you want to sit in a long line of traffic.
Also, on VW vortex there is a guy with a 6MT and his car has already dropped the clutch with only 2K miles. VW are not covering it under warranty !!!! Need I say any more ?
excal06
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BillyInLasVegas said:
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I only regret maybe not going all out on the options for this car. Getting the car fully loaded.....except for the DSG. It wasn't me. I love to be "connected" to the car with the manual tranny. I too thought about the DSG and think when it comes to an auto, the DSG is the way to go. Every car should be that way when it is a auto. But Jay Leno said it best when asked which he prefers, " When driving a manual you fell like you are part of the machine and that you are more intune with the car..." Sweetly enough the DSG does come pretty close for those that want or have to have an automatic. I am just glad that VW decided to put in the DSG instead of a Triptronic.
icbigotenks
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I cant argue very much because i still drive a 5 speed mkiv, but i dont posibbly understand how a person with paddle shifting can posibble have more control over the car then someone who has a clutch?? any comments?
MKBoulder
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icbigotenks said:
Go test drive it... Does Michael Schumacher have a clutch ? I think you find the answer to that is no !
MKBoulder
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but i just wonder
Try going back now... Ha Ha Ha... Believe me it would suck !
Freek said:
Try going back now... Ha Ha Ha... Believe me it would suck !
The DSG was one of the biggest reasons I chose the GTI over an Si. I’ve had 10+ manual cars and I prefer DSG.
As far as options, I got option package 1. If I had my choice I would have just got the DSG and nothing else. I’ve had a lot of sunroofs and barely ever use them and as soon as my trial is done with XM I will get rid of that also. I would take the money spent on package #1 and just buy a good stereo.
As far as options, I got option package 1. If I had my choice I would have just got the DSG and nothing else. I’ve had a lot of sunroofs and barely ever use them and as soon as my trial is done with XM I will get rid of that also. I would take the money spent on package #1 and just buy a good stereo.
GTT
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If the clutch manual had better clutch pedal placement, this would be a harder decision and I would probably go for the clutch manual.
However, the clutch placement sucks for me and I don't like it one bit. So, the DSG makes it's case better for me as I am extremely impressed with how UNautomatic if feels.
There is not slushbox lag or torque converter lockup "feel".
I'm glad there is an DSG available cause the clutch pedal placement may have turned me off to the GTI completely as I woud never get a conventional automatic.
T
However, the clutch placement sucks for me and I don't like it one bit. So, the DSG makes it's case better for me as I am extremely impressed with how UNautomatic if feels.
There is not slushbox lag or torque converter lockup "feel".
I'm glad there is an DSG available cause the clutch pedal placement may have turned me off to the GTI completely as I woud never get a conventional automatic.
T
Freek
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GTT said:
man and here i thought i was the only one that couldnt stand the placement of the clutch pedal....i test drove 2 6MT and in both i couldnt get a feel for the clutch pedal...it was too soft and way too close to the brake...it was partly the reason i got the DSG
GTI2007
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The clutch pedal placement is almost the same for the MK5 Golf as it was for the MK4 Golf. The first pic are the pedals of the MK4 GTI and the second pic are the pedals of the MK5 GTI. So for people who come or came from an earlier MK Golf will have no problems with the placement of the clutch pedal. It may look weird for you coming from a BMW but to me it looks almost the same as the pedals of my MK4 Golf
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