How problematic is VW's 7 speed DSG?

[Cluboxed]

VW brand is to me lower than hyundai n kia now. The koreans have come a long way to making reliable n well designed cars. VW seems to be just alot of marketing n not enough reliability. Just like apple iphone vs samsung galaxy. now is korean makers leading d way

 

however, there seems to be issue with the Samsung phones as well...but I am not saying there are no issues on iPhone too...

[Yrvsport]

Alamak become phones issue pulak wakakaka very funny people...Long Live Jeeepun technology...

[13177]

simi branding?

 

while i was in Aust just last week, the Aust ppl are also complaining about VW cars, about the same gear problems. Now i just came back and the news came out in papers about VW having to recall cars in Aust. So you say leh, got branding or not??

 

Even the Australians are avoiding this brand.

 

It's just another crap brand

Branding could also mean face value? I find people here buy car is more for face value than other areas. So if you compared a toyota and VW, most people will tell you VW is more "atas" in terms of brand.

[Blackyv]

The problem is vw has been dragging their feet, waited too long to react when the failure was reported over and over again. It's not a recall to oil the steering wheel which is not deadly ... See the different btw vw recall vs the rest?... And the best part, the software upgrade is out of good will... Wtf..

[Luckcent]

VW should go back to the old and no issue type of gearboxes and all problems gone.

[Meanmachine]

Hi

 

Been contemplating getting a VW jetta but quite concerned about how serious the 7 speed DSG problem is. I would say its the only thing stopping me now. VW sales guy said its those ppl who mod (chip) the car. But what i heard from others is even not chipped also have problem. Every 1 or 2 month have to visit workshop. And their after sales is not fantastic either.

 

Anyone here can share?

 

 

U can try the passat,1.8T, very powerful car and reliable

 

Owned one several back in 04-06, solid and low in maint cost

 

[Meanmachine]

Wondering how problematic the 7 speed DSG is? Cause still able to find so many 7 speed DSG vw on the road?! But i agree many car owners don't think long term here, they always like to change the entire car just to avoid paying wear and tear parts replacement?! That's why if you ask any of the car owners here any problem on the car they bought, confirmed they will tell you no problem at all, cause they change car before problems arise!

 

 

I do agree with you, some owner/s do not like issues or problematic car, once they drive almost 3 years, thy will sell and buy another new car, so thy are not car lover, real car lover trouble-shoot issues and service regularly by changing small part due to wear and tear, so the car get tuned on regular basis. The returns are tremendous.

 

I had the notion of driving many conti car and B&B cars all my life and I enjoyed every bit of identifying all the issues/ concerns. Sourcing and out-sourcing parts from stockist, understanding what goes wrong and how it works, trouble-shooting why brakes fails, tyre and rims size, pressure and daily check and care are utmost important. Learning fm mechanic who can share are equally important too, the car will rewards you with more mileages . . . blink blink !

 

Tis is what I called " car enthusiastic car-lover "

[Donut]

Branding could also mean face value? I find people here buy car is more for face value than other areas. So if you compared a toyota and VW, most people will tell you VW is more "atas" in terms of brand.

 

face value? So Australians got no face value lah?

[Duckduck]

Branding could also mean face value? I find people here buy car is more for face value than other areas. So if you compared a toyota and VW, most people will tell you VW is more "atas" in terms of brand.

 

i dont think so. i thk toyota is a great n respectable brand. I dont feel d same for VW.

 

w the 7spd problems, u prob spend more time looking "bawah" d car for problems lol

[Rezorn86]

conclusion, don't buy car lor lesser problem

[Soya]

Branding could also mean face value? I find people here buy car is more for face value than other areas. So if you compared a toyota and VW, most people will tell you VW is more "atas" in terms of brand.

 

 

not realli lah. try driving a golf and a corolla n tell me if both feel the same.

 

to be fair to vw owners, vw's overall packaging is pretty neat. i can see why they would be attracted to the brand, not juz for 'atas' reasons.

 

but the DSG is such a dog that it would've sunk most other brands oredi.

 

[Kangadrool]

face value? So Australians got no face value lah?

 

All humans have de. My Ozzie expat here face black black when he's given a Toyota, same with another European.

[Luckcent]

All humans have de. My Ozzie expat here face black black when he's given a Toyota, same with another European.

Yeah face black black ......true but when car fail and need to be at w/s face even more black.

[Mugen85]

I go for reliability. Thats why I chose a Honda over VW 5years ago. 5years and counting. Zero problem with 150k mileage clocked. I will only consider VW only when they solve their relaibility issue.

[Desmojon]

All humans have de. My Ozzie expat here face black black when he's given a Toyota, same with another European.

My encounter is an expat given a B160 complains alot...he want a Porsche. Later that day he see big boss (expat as well) drives a Jap GS300. No more complains.

[Vivant511]

This DSG issue is a HUGE problem now....in Australia they are recalling 26,000 units of VW's and a large number of Aidi A1's and A3's.

[Twich]

Good luck. Japanese car is the most suitable selection.

[Vinceng]

Commercial 6, "Changes - Volkswagen Golf GTi" is so IRONIC with its tag line :

 

"If only everything in life was as reliable as a Volkswagen"

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eekrb4wJl-k

 

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