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Eroc93

Eroc93

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About 2 months ago I bought a 2010 gti DSG with 18k miles.. Thought I had a great deal big impulse buy, traded in my 5 speed 2.5 golf..
I'm really regretting getting a automatic car! Nothing feels the same I don't have have the same joy as I did driving my golf maybe stage 2 is calling my name and it'll change my views on driving this car. As of now changing to a 6 speed is my only option.
I'm now 20k in the hole. Doubt they'll give me anything close to what I owe if I trade in. What's everyone getting on their trades on a 2010?
Will this affect my credit if I change cars this fast?
Who wants a dsg? Haha
Being 20 years old pretty hard to come out this one.
 
nvturbo

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You went from a 2.5 Golf to a GTI and you're complaining? Damn...maybe I need to get rid of my GTI and find a Golf.









No way I would ever DOWNGRADE my friend......
 
SnailPower

SnailPower

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Let me guess. You thought those few seconds you would shave off your 0-60 or 1/4 mile time would make it worth switching from manual to auto? Har har har! I'm sorry, but just cause the auto has a cool name (DSG), it does not substitute for the lack of fun of actually feeling a car. How cool does it feel when you have both hands firmly planted on the steering wheel and 1 foot slammed down on a pedal? That's what I thought.
 
maxtdi

maxtdi

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Wow...so much fail
 
XGC75

XGC75

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I would have taken the DSG had I known what I know now. I love driving a manual, but there are so many things about the GTI that are meant for DSG. The powerband, FWD, throttle response, etc. With a manual I feel the fwd nature every day - it's annoying to launch this car quickly. Even when I'm not going for the fastest 0-60 times, just trying to get ahead of traffic. I've had to shell out about $1k on a clutch so that I could enjoy even stage 1 power levels with stock NVH.
 
Eroc93

Eroc93

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Nope heard good things about the dsg.. There's just a void of excitement that only driving a stick could bring
 
nvturbo

nvturbo

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Eroc93 said:
Nope heard good things about the dsg.. There's just a void of excitement that only driving a stick could bring
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Just ask those folks who have to shell out $1K+ for a clutch upgrade. That's not a few bucks we're talking about.
 
ChrisB1

ChrisB1

Go Kart Champion
Oh well, at least the OP isn't the only one! I had to abandon the manual due to arthritis in my left knee. For some stupid reason, I convinced myself that a FWD car with DSG was a good idea when I pretty much loathe FWD. Looking back, that was a STUPID mistake on my part!

While I go on and on complaining about it on the forums, I have accepted that the GTI is a car that gets me there. From that aspect, it is perfectly fine. When I reach the break-even point, I'll remedy my bad situation by ditching the GTI and getting something else, preferably with AWD or RWD. Option B is to keep the GTI solely as a commuter car and get something AWD or RWD with a manual transmission. It's not the end of the world and it only takes money to fix the regret.

But I do feel the OP's pain!
 
ralphykid67

ralphykid67

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I don't care what anyone says (and I mean no offense) but I have no idea why anyone would buy an automatic GTI. Totally defeats the purpose of having a fun, sporty, small, turbo charged car with great handling. No amount of technology and sport mode, manual mode, double clutch whatever the hell will change that for me. Ever.
 
Stadpad

Stadpad

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ralphykid67 said:
I don't care what anyone says (and I mean no offense) but I have no idea why anyone would buy an automatic GTI. Totally defeats the purpose of having a fun, sporty, small, turbo charged car with great handling. No amount of technology and sport mode, manual mode, double clutch whatever the hell will change that for me. Ever.
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Dsg can shift while staying in boost, so tell me again how it defeats the purpose of having a turbo.
 
Rascal

Rascal

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I have a manual GTI. My wife has a DSG. i can see the DSG has its merits and one day the MT will be a thing of the past. But until that day they will have to pry the MT from my cold dead hands.

Don't know what to tell the OP. :iono:
 
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