Audi DSG Auto clutch-any disadvantages?

ATC110

Are there any disadvantages of the DSG / S Tronic over the standard clutch and gearbox?

I've read that they are more economical but what about durability and maintenance over the long haul?

Thanks in advance.

daveyjp

Had two - one was fine, the other failed. Thankfully the £3k bill was for Audi to pay. Great when working, excellent mpg for an auto, but not something to have when out of warranty.

Gloomendoom

If you are used to driving a conventional slushbox auto, the DGG auto boxes don't feel as smooth. But a lot better than having to change gear yourself.

As has been said, long term durability has yet to be proven and there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that suggests that they may be a liability out of warranty.

GlynD

Just parted with a TT which we had for 2 1/2 years. It had the DSG box. We found nothing wrong with it and it caused us no problems. In my opinion though Audi isn't a make one should drive out of warranty. The repair costs are astronomical if anything does go wrong.

harveybobbles

They are all fine, if under warranty.

PRND321 is the way to to be honest.

DSH = Dear, Silly, Gearbox.

anotherbaldrick

Just Google "DSG gearbox problems "

I would not hang on to a car with DSG once it got to the end of the warranty period.

Quite nice to drive though and brilliant on fuel economy

ATC110

Thanks for the replies.

I'm looking for something with a bit of pizazz and the Audi A3 fits the bill.

I appreciate they're expensive to repair - can anyone suggest an alternative with the same type of appeal? Not BMW or Mercedes

Gloomendoom

ATC110 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies.

I'm looking for something with a bit of pizazz and the Audi A3 fits the bill.

Don't they make it with a manual gearbox?

missile

I had a manual A3 and was very pleased with that. My new Audi has a DSG box and I find that much easier in traffic.

You might find this interesting http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/transmissions-and-drivetrains/dsg

atrixblue.-MFR-.

there are all sorts of DSG problems, view this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c-cKOUcQrg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=C1TOhpLQ6QM http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=tUnCVonmJ14 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oKRLNjsoXg

gilbert_and_sullivan

ATC110 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies.

I'm looking for something with a bit of pizazz and the Audi A3 fits the bill.

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Lexus 200h, Prius in a posh skirt.

Audi A3, Golf in a designer frock.

Not much else around badged up like these except for the two makes you don't want.