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VW dsg?

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  • 14-12-2006 8:30pm
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    vixen2005
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    Hi all, can you help me,we have a vw touran 1.9tdi great car love it, we are thinking of changing to a dsg one has any one any experience of a vw dsg and any advice on them.

    Thanks in advance;)


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    Anan1
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    vixen2005 wrote:
    Hi all, can you help me,we have a vw touran 1.9tdi great car love it, we are thinking of changing to a dsg one has any one any experience of a vw dsg and any advice on them.

    Thanks in advance;)
    I've yet to drive one, but anything i've read has been very favourable. Why not take one for a spin, see what you think?


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    TheBazman
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    Drove a gti dsg an was very impressed with the gearbox but not really sure what it would be like with a diesel


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    Biro
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    GTI would be a completely different ball game to a Touran. Best bet is to test drive one and decide.


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    Wing Walker
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    Hi folks,

    I currently drive a 1.9 TDI DSG. It's a fantastic car, good on fuel economy and so relaxing to drive. You've got three settings, normal 6-speed drive, 6-speed sport and 6-speed semiauto for those who want a bit more control.

    I can't recommend it highly enough to be honest and it's definitely on my hit list for my next car.

    Wouldn't buy a Touran though. Golf Plus looks better and is virtually the same in size.


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    Plug
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    Wing Walker wrote:
    Hi folks,

    I currently drive a 1.9 TDI DSG. It's a fantastic car, good on fuel economy and so relaxing to drive. You've got three settings, normal 6-speed drive, 6-speed sport and 6-speed semiauto for those who want a bit more control.

    I can't recommend it highly enough to be honest and it's definitely on my hit list for my next car.

    Wouldn't buy a Touran though. Golf Plus looks better and is virtually the same in size.
    Yeah I read some many times its a great gearbox(can you put it into automatic aswel?) I'm trying to get my ald' lad to get a better golf like the one you have. Is the engine lively and reliable?


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    Wing Walker
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    Yep, IMO the 1.9 is lively enough. I've driven the 2.0 in the same spec and that's a lot more responsive. But given the difference in initial outlay and the subsequent road tax, servicing cost and running costs, the 1.9 is the better buy.

    The only problem that I have is with the electric windows. They can be a bit temperamental at times but apart from that they're good.


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