Golf GTI DSG, thoughts?

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I'm currently looking around at a few mark 5 Golf GTi DSG cars to use as a daily driver.

I've seen a 3 door 05 plate model with leather, 18" alloys and DSG and have taken it out for a drive and found that there were no paddles, which suprised me as I thought they all had them.

The car is up for 7.3k from a dealer with 75k on the clock. Is this a decent enough price? Its in great condition, but I am slightly wary about the lack of paddle shift.
 
I never use my paddles, just use the accelerator peddle :)
 
I have the DSG in my 3.2 TT. I think its a great box. 90% of the time the car is in D. It is usefull when you want to overtake to knock the car down a couple of gears using the paddles, upshift as you need to then after 30 seconds of no paddle input the car automatically reverts back to full auto.
 
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Unlight said:
Really? I can't seem to find many mk5 GTi's in the whole of the UK that are cheaper..
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You're right, my comment was just based on what you'd be getting for your cash. It seems like a lot of money when you look at the mileage, but from a quick look on the trader etc it seems that's what you'd have to pay if you want one. I'm assuming the one you're looking at has FSH and you've already mentioned it's tidy, so mileage is probably irrelevant.

Have you got pics/link to the car in question?
 
daveydave said:
You're right, my comment was just based on what you'd be getting for your cash. It seems like a lot of money when you look at the mileage, but from a quick look on the trader etc it seems that's what you'd have to pay if you want one. I'm assuming the one you're looking at has FSH and you've already mentioned it's tidy, so mileage is probably irrelevant.

Have you got pics/link to the car in question?
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Sorry I don't have a link to the actual car. Car def seems tidy, seats etc are unmarked and car drives very well. Will be fully serviced, brake pads etc done before it goes.

I'm also guessing that I could keep it for a year and sell it on without too much of a loss?
 
Unlight said:
Sorry I don't have a link to the actual car. Car def seems tidy, seats etc are unmarked and car drives very well. Will be fully serviced, brake pads etc done before it goes.

I'm also guessing that I could keep it for a year and sell it on without too much of a loss?
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Sounds good. Looking forward to the "new car" thread in a few weeks...
 
Hades said:
DSG can be expensive to fix. That might sway your decision.
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Only if you let the dealer fix the problem, they always want to fit a new mechatronic unit at nearly £2k a go.
These can now be repaired for under £300, so isn't a huge risk.

Also have the DSG fliud and filter changed more frequently than the schedule and that'll reduce the chance of problems.

You can also retro-fit the paddle shift steering wheel and have it enabled by either the dealer or someone with the VCDS system.
 
Older DSGs didn't have paddles. You could still shift up and down by moving the stick sideways and then forward or back IIRC.

Fuel consumption can be improved by changing manually.
 
Cambelt for the GTi is 60k or 4 years, just had mine done as it's just over 4 years old, done by the dealer and it's not cheap so make sure it's been done.
 
I loved my Mk5 GTI DSG, best all rounder I have owned. Never ever had one problem in the 9 months I had it, was relaxing on a motorway yet sporty down the lanes.

If I can ever find a job again, will get another :)
 
Our MK2 TT has the S-Tronic which is really a DSG.
Its always kept in D but the kick down comes handy when over taking on country lanes. Dont really bother with the paddles.

I know a few TT owners have had they Mechatronic units replaced because it can go wrong and when it does its bad. These cost around £2,000!

Not sure if the GTI's can have this issue but the car can jerk and kangaroo when moving from a stop.
 
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