[norijian]

hey guys~
i just decide to get a 2008 EOS 2.0T
BUT i am thinking about DSG or MT

please tell me which one i should get
i like to drive MT because it is fun
but DSG is faster and very popular trans. and i love it so much


can anyone help me to decide??



BTW 2008 EOS 2.0T does not come with peddle shift
it is only on VR6

 

[cb391]

Although you can't get the paddle shifters on the 2.0 (I am guessing that you are in the US or Canada) you can still use the floor shifter for manual selection on the DSG. The paddles were available in the US for 2007 in the 2.0 with the Sport Package option and on the V6 model. I live where having a manual is a nuisance in rush hour traffic so opted for the DSG. I do like it a lot. It has its quirks but once you get used to them, the DSG is a pretty neat tranny.

 

[norijian]

SMART~~ yea~ i am at US California~

than you so much for reply~

so now~~ 1 vote on DSG

 

[Artful500]

DSG or manual?

I'd vote for DSG every time. You can use it as a manual if you want AND it's the best auto box I've experienced. (Shame there is no auto-hold feature, like on the Passat auto, but you can't have everything!).

Peter

 

[BobP]

DSG of course
Double check paddle shift isn't a factory option. In the UK it can be specced for all models except the 1.6 FSI.

 

[SKIDOO]

Without a doubt DSG - smoothest gear box I've ever had. Don't feel the shift at all and sometimes I can't even hear the car running! Go for it, you won't regret it.
Gary

 

[neh321]

I've never had an auto (although I've driven loads) and opted for the manual shift. I enjoy changing gears. Or maybe I'm just a reactionary old fart.

However, if anything would get me away from a manual it would be the DSG, which every report I've read says is totally brilliant.

 

[Stephb]

I have gone for manual this time never drove a automatic im only 21 though so its no big deal

Steph xxx

 

[Deanintemp]

I originally wanted a manual transmission but could not find one with the options I wanted. So...I settled for the automatic DSG. While the DSG is a great transmission, it is not the same as a manual...even with the floor shifter. There is nothing like a "real" manual with a "real" clutch!!! I went from a Passat with manual transmission to the Eos with DSG. If I were to do it all over again, I would still prefer the manual transmission (my preference only), I still miss it. Having said that, there are advantages to the automatic when it comes to trying to take a drink and not having to shift in city driving...etc...

Oh, and I never use the manual floor shifter. Like I said, if you are coming from a manual transmission and like the sporty feel of it, the floor shifter will not fill that void.

Good luck with your decision...either way you go, you will love the Eos and welcome aboard.

 

[GOgg]

I have the manual but just wish I had gone for the DSG now (If only I had the extra cash at the time!).

 

[bneeos]

I have gone DSG as the Eos is our city car. Clutches are a problem in stop/start/go slow. In the country, manuals can be more fun. Where is it going to spend most of its time?
DSG will have a better re-sale value.

 

[maxscience]

I have a 2.0T with manual. While DSG is certainly clever, some had technical failures with it. Don't forget it adds extra complexity and extra weight to the car thus reducing the theoretical reliability... Not having the paddles on the DSG is certainly a minus.

Indeed if you use the car all the time in a city (then you should have bought another car maybe? ) take the auto, if not opt for the manual.

 

[evolvingpowercat]

I recommend DSG - problem rate is near zero so don't think that should be a factor in your choice.

Performance wise there are some Youtube videos from Japan that show that even an experienced race car driver can not shift the manual gear box as fast as the DSG shifts itself and these videos show the DSG holding its own in side by side races of VWs one with DSG being controlled using the paddle shifters the other with 6 spd manual.

DSG is designed to match the horsepower of a stock 2.0T engine so if you have any thoughts of ever doing Stage 2 engine work to increase the horsepower I would choose the manual gear box.

Of course upside for 6 spd manual is the lower cost vs DSG.

 

[Mike]

Here's that you tube video.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmMNRQ1GJ3o

There are a few videos on youtube on the DSG - pretty cool.

 

[AndySC]

DSG Fantastic

Let me start off by saying I love Manual transmissions. Never would have thought about getting a car like the EOS with anything but a MT. After I drove the DSG it changed my mind. It's a better shifter than I'll ever be. Very smooth - very accurate. The tiptronic is kind of lame since you don't have clutch but can be fun.

Get the DSG and enjoy having a hand free for your soda. You won't regret it.

 

[maxscience]

Of course the DSG shifts way faster than any of us but that's not the point because the EOS it's not a sports car nor an every-day car to keep in the traffic. Having to change gear manually makes you in control of the car and on an EOS 2.0T it's great fun.

 

[neh321]

Of course the DSG shifts way faster than any of us but that's not the point because the EOS it's not a sports car nor an every-day car to keep in the traffic. Having to change gear manually makes you in control of the car and on an EOS 2.0T it's great fun.

Personally I agree (I chose the manual) but that's probably because I'm a boring old fart...!

Paddle-shifters/semi-autos are very popular when available and believe about 80% of new Ferrari F430s are paddle-shifters compared with 20% with conventional levers. Whether that tells you that 80% of Ferrari buyers are not enthusiasts or not I'm not sure but probably not. It probably means that's the way forward!

 

[maxscience]

Indeed paddle shifters can be fun on a powerful engine but the EOS hasn't got them (only on the now discontinued 3.2 V6)

 

[Artful500]

Indeed paddle shifters can be fun on a powerful engine but the EOS hasn't got them (only on the now discontinued 3.2 V6)

I've obviously led a sheltered life, as the 200PS 2.0T engine feels pretty powerful to me. Having said that I don't have paddle shift so can't comment, but the DSG box is amazing.

Enjoying every drive, still...

Peter

 

[neh321]

I've obviously led a sheltered life, as the 200PS 2.0T engine feels pretty powerful to me. Having said that I don't have paddle shift so can't comment, but the DSG box is amazing.

Enjoying every drive, still...

Peter

When I said paddle-shifters I really meant all semi-autos, whether controlled by paddles behind the wheels, buttons, or indeed a little lever. I meant cars with 2 pedals but controllable clutchless gears.