[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by aigel

Yes - that is just nuts, IMHO. This thread had quite a few saying that the DSG is the perfect compromise between a stick and an auto. But I think it terms of maintenance and reliability, it may be worse than a classic slushbox with a lockup converter ...

G

If you buy new and sell when the warranty is up, it might be great. But if you buy used or intend to keep your car, not so much. Of the three options it is the most complicated, that pretty much says it all from a servicing and reliability standpoint. The F1 gearbox in my Maserati was very complicated, and clutch replacement could only be done by a dealer or an independent with the factory service computer due to the calibration routine required as part of replacement.