So you have 50k to spend on a new, or near new car...
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king_panther
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- Brad
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- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
*cough* *cough* DSG SUX *cough* *cough*
godzilla
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- 1/19 2002 FL Legnum Type 'S' Manual in Black with Suede Recaro's!
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- #84
What year model is yours, Bradley?
king_panther
Gettin' tanked
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- New South Wales
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- Brad
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- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
A 6-sp '09 Caddy, & a '12 7-sp Caddy DSG. Both are shite.
godzilla
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- Trevor
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- 1/19 2002 FL Legnum Type 'S' Manual in Black with Suede Recaro's!
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- #86
From what I read up on the DSG faults OS, it was the 7sp models that were failing.
I mind was open to how it was going to drive, and throughout the 40min drive on the highway and some hills etc, it seemed very nice. Shifting in manual mode felt sharp too.
But this will stay in D 99% of the time. So I am sure my wife will be none the wiser
I mind was open to how it was going to drive, and throughout the 40min drive on the highway and some hills etc, it seemed very nice. Shifting in manual mode felt sharp too.
But this will stay in D 99% of the time. So I am sure my wife will be none the wiser
king_panther
Gettin' tanked
- Location
- New South Wales
- First Name
- Brad
- Drive
- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
It was the 6-sp DSG that was causing a shit ton of issues. VW USA were forced to replace tons of them over there. Here they refuse to accept it as a known fault.
The mechatronic unit is the main culprit.
The 7-sp in the new Caddy hasn't failed so far in the same drastic manner, but its driving style still shits me to no end. The rolling especially.
The mechatronic unit is the main culprit.
The 7-sp in the new Caddy hasn't failed so far in the same drastic manner, but its driving style still shits me to no end. The rolling especially.
godzilla
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- QLD / Tweed Coast
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- Trevor
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- 1/19 2002 FL Legnum Type 'S' Manual in Black with Suede Recaro's!
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- #90
Hey Tom, yep, great car. Been lucky enough to have driven a coupe version.
BUT, we couldn't even look at sedans. Meant that we would always have to take my work ute if we ever needed to take the puppy anywhere. And that's just a pain. We opted for the Golf plus roof racks and roof top luggage box. Means we dont need to take two vehicle just to the beach! Paid our deposit on the below Golf (Same colour, wheels, sunroof etc, just not the xenons) and got it for a very good price. Should be ready in a fortnight.
BUT, we couldn't even look at sedans. Meant that we would always have to take my work ute if we ever needed to take the puppy anywhere. And that's just a pain. We opted for the Golf plus roof racks and roof top luggage box. Means we dont need to take two vehicle just to the beach! Paid our deposit on the below Golf (Same colour, wheels, sunroof etc, just not the xenons) and got it for a very good price. Should be ready in a fortnight.
godzilla
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- QLD / Tweed Coast
- First Name
- Trevor
- Drive
- 1/19 2002 FL Legnum Type 'S' Manual in Black with Suede Recaro's!
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- #92
The interior sold it for us. Just so well made and set out.
godzilla
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- QLD / Tweed Coast
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- Trevor
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- 1/19 2002 FL Legnum Type 'S' Manual in Black with Suede Recaro's!
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- #94
They sure are Blake.
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Nice choice mate. You actually inspired me to go have a look at one in person, great car... pure quality.