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Title: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: Stevie Steve on September 26, 2014, 01:39:50 am
After driving a Leon cupra for a good 6 years Ive decided to come back to the world of Golfs. Driver of 2 mk2s previously

Found a nice silver ED30 with 73637 on the clock on a 08 plate for sale for 10900 (hoping to trade in and bring down 1k). I love everything about it. Looks great, nice alloys etc, 50 more bhp than the cupra, its got DSG and while it sounds like it'll be fun etc. I feel a little anxious as if its gonna break and cost me a load more cash.

Anyone had any bad experiences with one?

Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: bigeyd on September 26, 2014, 05:24:48 am
I assumed the same but after asking about I found it to be rare to hear of DSG breaking,a plus is you can map them without worrying about the clutch,only downside I found is that my next car must have DSG as well.
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: Biano44 on September 26, 2014, 07:12:23 am
only downside I found is that my next car must have DSG as well.

Exactly this ^^^^^^^^.......I'm on my 5th DSG equipped car and can't imagine being without it!

That said, the 2nd car was an 08 Leon FR and that needed a new Megatronic but the rest have been fine.
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: Stevie Steve on September 26, 2014, 08:58:11 am
Ahh nice - yeah I can imagine. My wife has just received a company 64 plate A3 Thats a Auto with Paddles - so is that the same. You can change when you want if you put it into S

IS that how it works with a DSG box - it's auto until you shove it into S or something?
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: Stevie Steve on September 26, 2014, 09:01:06 am
That said, the 2nd car was an 08 Leon FR and that needed a new Megatronic but the rest have been fine.

I heard about the mechatronic failing - the price of repair replacing these has come down now right? Used to be 1k plus? @@&$%!!!!
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: coolhandluke on September 26, 2014, 09:59:14 am
Ahh nice - yeah I can imagine. My wife has just received a company 64 plate A3 Thats a Auto with Paddles - so is that the same. You can change when you want if you put it into S

IS that how it works with a DSG box - it's auto until you shove it into S or something?

Normal mode is D,put it into S for sports mode,just lets it rev a bit higher.
Knock the gear stick to the left to use the paddles or the stick.
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: Stevie Steve on September 26, 2014, 10:18:09 am
Should the DSG box be serviced at intervals - excuse ignorance
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: bigtop on September 26, 2014, 12:34:37 pm
Hi
Yeah every 40000 miles i think mate
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 26, 2014, 12:34:46 pm
Should the DSG box be serviced at intervals - excuse ignorance

Yes IIRC its every 40k miles
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: Stevie Steve on September 26, 2014, 12:45:56 pm
Should the DSG box be serviced at intervals - excuse ignorance

Yes IIRC its every 40k miles

Sorry whats a IIRC intermittent...irreg - No IM out of ideas

When I go for a test drive. Look out for judder when changing etc yeah. Best to do this in paddle or both?
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: bigeyd on September 26, 2014, 01:39:07 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17925.0
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: richtung on September 26, 2014, 01:45:05 pm
Should the DSG box be serviced at intervals - excuse ignorance

Yes IIRC its every 40k miles

Sorry whats a IIRC intermittent...irreg - No IM out of ideas

When I go for a test drive. Look out for judder when changing etc yeah. Best to do this in paddle or both?

IIRC = If I Recall Correctly  :happy2:
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: grumpy on September 26, 2014, 06:14:40 pm
Congrats on finding a nice ed30, exciting times.

Why not voice your concerns to the seller, perhaps he could offer a gearbox specific warranty or maybe change the gearbox oil for you if you decide to buy, he wants to make the sale after all.

I love my dsg, it will let you drive in a relaxed manner in traffic in d mode and will offer thrills in s mode for those times when your devil horns come out. Add to that this gearbox can be mapped!....amazing twin-clutch technology.

Have you seen Jason Plato's review on youtube? He loved the golf's dsg.

Good luck...



Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: richtung on September 26, 2014, 08:40:34 pm
If you have the Ed30's reg then it might be worth ringing VW customer services and checking A) when the DSG service was done and B) whether the mechatronics unit was replaced under warranty?

Iv'e not read about a replacement mechatronics to fail after the initial dodgy unit was replaced.

Hope this gives you a little peace of mind.

Rich
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: Stevie Steve on September 27, 2014, 05:17:14 pm
Sadly that car has been sold. Was a bit of a hike of a drive. 60 miles, with no motorway. 2 hours to get there!!

Found a manual one now closer. Get the ponies to play with. But the stick shifter.
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: scwheeler on September 28, 2014, 10:08:13 am
Hi Stevie,

Just in case you were still keen on DSG, expect my 3 door Steel Grey ED30 DSG to hit the for sale section as soon.  It's had more DSG services than required (I didn't read the log book properly :ashamed: ) 84k 07 plate, stage 1 remap, Full VWSH and fully loaded.

If not enjoy the manual - you can't go wrong with either, and I'm still not sure selling is the best idea but really need 5 doors now :(
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: Stevie Steve on September 28, 2014, 12:03:42 pm
Thanks wheeler.

Im like you and after a 5 door really. Have 2 kids and can't be arsed with getting in and out when I drop them off places. Might as well go for 5 from the start :)
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: scwheeler on September 28, 2014, 04:12:51 pm
Wise choice, I wish I'd though about these things when I bought it! Getting one in and out is bad enough....
Title: Re: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: Stevie Steve on September 28, 2014, 07:37:02 pm
Its sort of looks cooler, but when the little ones pile out, its so much quicker.

Think Ive found a nice manual now. By the end of the week I could be a ED30 man   :jumping: :jumping:
Title: Got my eye on a ED30 - should I worry about DSG
Post by: jocco on September 29, 2014, 06:36:47 pm
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