VW Golf GTD DSG
 

As my 600hp Hawkeye has just grenaded itself I'm taking a step away from it and leaving it to rot in the garage for six months.

I've always had a run around but it really is just that a cheap POS to potter about in.

I'm now thinking of treating myself to my first brand new car. With VW's scrappage scheme being as good as it is I can get 4k for my 51 plate golf TDI 130 against a new car.

Anyway after some careful consideration I've narrowed it down to a Golf GTD. I test drove one with the DSG box today and I was quite taken with it. Another one Im considering is an Audi A3 TDI S Line black edition again with a DSG or as audi call them the S Tronic.

So does anyone have experience of either and what are your thoughts on the DSG boxes? Interested to know how you find them for daily use.

Although the wife has had a couple of Autos I've never had one of my own and I'm trying to convince myself to make the switch. I don't want to buy one and find out I don't like the bugger.

Cheers in advance

Daz

Check which version DSG it is.

There are a number of versions but can be grouped into two types; one with wet plate clutches, the other group with dry plate clutches.

The latter tends to be fitted on lower output engines, the GTD "may" be fitted with the wet plate version..if so, this is good.

But it's worth investigating to make sure because I could be wrong. Have a google for "DSG clutch judder" and you'll see where I'm coming from. This will bring up results relating to the dry plate Clutch DSG boxes, and it's ongoing.

DQ 200 - Dry clutch

**** box used in tiguan etc.

Most powerful setup was tht in BOC,Cupra ,PoloGti,Fabia VRS

DQ250 - Wet S3/Leon Cupra/Golf R

Good Box

DQ500 - RS3 Box Strongest also wet clutch

I have a stronic twin clutch in my Audi and honestly it's my first auto box and was like you, I've never liked auto boxes, but I'm taken by it, these modern autos are a leap forward in technology and for a daily I honestly would miss it, I'd never buy a manual daily ever again I've got used to it that much. I'm pushing 275hp out of mine and goes well with the box, but you get used to how far to put your foot in how many gears you want it to drop when over taking etc, full foot down drops 2-3 gears, half a foot drops about 1-2 etc.
It's not like a manual where you can get it to react quickly like out of junctions etc as there's a slight delay, so it's best to judge and get used to when you see a gap and your ready to pull out and put foot down like a second before you want car to go, it's all about getting used to it.
I'd never go back to a manual for a daily car, it's so relaxing to drive, unless I buy a Porsche for daily lol.
The BMW autos are great too.

Funnily enough I think I'm going to go for an Audi after seeing one yesterday. . A3 S-Line Black Edition 2.0L TFSI 190 with S Tronic Box. Going to go and do the deal tomorrow.

If there's an offer on for a a4 get that instead, the Quattro is different apposed to the haldex, a4 has the proper 60/40 Torsen and different engine layout as apposed to longitude which has a better hp output stock in that engine, mine is 211hp stock 2.0tfsi sline Quattro and I'm sure it might be more now with the new Tweeks, the a3 is a transverse engine.
For a few more bucks may as well get a nice place to be in and practical for almost anything.
These 2 play a major difference in how it drives and handles.

Don't forget, whatever vag tell you, it's a lie

Have you found a main dealer what tells the truth ???

Have driven VW for nearly 18 years and have yet to find an honest dealership!

Enuff said

Seat Leon FR184 worth a look as well - very similar to Golf GTD and much cheaper - also available with DSG Box.

I used to have a MK5 Golf GT-Sport 170 TDI, and it was a very good car. Quick, while still remaining sporty for a Diesel.


I test drove a MK7 Golf GTI and a GTD back to back for a whole day. The GTD felt very soft in comparison to the GTI. The GTI had the better ride, and felt sporty from the off. The GTD would still make a great everyday car, and long commutes would be very comfortable indeed.

Unless you're doing huge miles a year, give the GTI a test drive, as it's by far the better car.

Maybe worth pointing out the GTD possibly has a beam axle on the back. GTi will definitely be independant.

This may scupper any future plan to swap GTi suspension on to it.

No beam axel on the GTD :)

Ended up going for an A3 black edition 2.0L TFSI with the S Tronic box.

Picked it up last night.

http://www.scoob.co.uk/newcar.jpg

Lovely gate and stone pillar ;)








Nice car too :)