Is the Automatic Gearbox a good thing on a 2.TDI 170? I have the chance to buy a BE ex-demo. Just a bit wary of the Auto box
2.0TDI 170 (Automatic!!!)?
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Like MrLapou I'm on my fourth 2.0TDI A3 with a DSG/s-tronic gearbox. Two have been 140 and two, including my current car, 170s. Not had a single problem with any of them. Personally I will never buy another car without a DSG. To get the best out of the gearbox drive it in 'tiptronic' mode using the centre lever and paddles - great fun!
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I've a 07 2.0TDI 170 DSG, fantastic car and gearbox but be wary of mechatronics problems.
Try to get a test drive from stone cold and then drive it till engine is 90 degrees.
Once the box is warmed up you might notice a jerky take off from a standstill in first gear and then a clunky downchange to from third to second when going down a hill.
These would be the classic signs of a mechatronic unit on it's way out
Try to get a test drive from stone cold and then drive it till engine is 90 degrees.
Once the box is warmed up you might notice a jerky take off from a standstill in first gear and then a clunky downchange to from third to second when going down a hill.
These would be the classic signs of a mechatronic unit on it's way out
PaulAr
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If I ever go back to Derv it will definately be Auto.
As an Auto sceptic I bought a 320d manual, and thought it was very good.
Then I had a 320d Auto as a loaner and realised than Auto with a decent Derv engine is a MUCH better combo IMO.
Good luck
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As an Auto sceptic I bought a 320d manual, and thought it was very good.
Then I had a 320d Auto as a loaner and realised than Auto with a decent Derv engine is a MUCH better combo IMO.
Good luck
Cheers
Have to admit, having always been an avid manual fan, having had a go in a DSG i would have chosen one on purchase - if only you could have the TDI 170 Quattro with a DSG.
(Not wanting to hijack a thread but anyone know why they don't do this?)
(Not wanting to hijack a thread but anyone know why they don't do this?)
PH1L
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probably something to do with the torsion load it could put on the box, there will be one instance in a million that it could happen when the wheels are all locked up idk i know you can retro quattro, but to a dsg box ive never really looked at one that close
