That Guy
Veteran Member
What are people's thoughts on the DSG transmission...other that maintenance and purchase cost?
It's setup like a manual trans that is run by computer. And with the manual setting, the driver can change the gears him(or her)self. So it's basically the same as a manual...minus having to use the clutch.
Personally I could never get into shifting manually with it. I usually go by the sound of the engine more than anything to determine when to shift, and the GTI with the windows up is too quiet. I find myself looking at the TAC all the time...meh...I just leave it in Auto.
I haven't driven one of the newer TDIs. Can you still hear the engine in the cabin?
It's setup like a manual trans that is run by computer. And with the manual setting, the driver can change the gears him(or her)self. So it's basically the same as a manual...minus having to use the clutch.
Personally I could never get into shifting manually with it. I usually go by the sound of the engine more than anything to determine when to shift, and the GTI with the windows up is too quiet. I find myself looking at the TAC all the time...meh...I just leave it in Auto.
I haven't driven one of the newer TDIs. Can you still hear the engine in the cabin?