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CTenza · 01-21-2019, 02:20 PM

Hi all,

I’m looking at buying a 2011 GTI, the DSG service is due now. While on test drive, and shifting through gears manually I noticed when I would downshift to 3rd, the revs would drop to 2000 then rise to 2500 and drop again?

Does anyone know the symptoms or causes of this, or is this normal?

Thanks

BudgetPhoenix · 01-21-2019, 11:47 PM

Never experienced that before. I'd be wary. Wonder if its something mechatronic or clutch pack related.

CTenza · 01-22-2019, 02:13 AM

Yea, I have booked a pre-purchase inspection (with a DSG check), and hopefully it isn’t anything major that a DSG service couldn’t fix. I’ve been told to stay away from the GTI but I’ve just been bitten by the Gti bug.

NewGuy · 01-22-2019, 01:51 PM

I'd be hesitant with that type of issue.
Often times people with that type of issue never fully get rid of it after tons of investment.
I would wait for better used GTI to come around.

mikeleemk6 · 01-22-2019, 04:15 PM

Buy mine for 15k. Check out my
Instagram for pics. @mk6bagged

Stock-GTI · 01-23-2019, 11:13 AM

I'd pass on that GTI altogether... Dsg issues are something to stay far away from. Even if routine maintenance would fix, I'd be very wary of it.

I'm sure you can find a good deal on another gti.

CTenza · 01-24-2019, 01:29 AM

Thanks everyone for your advice, I have declined the car, just so hard to find a decent GTI. I’m beginning to wonder if I should look for something else.

BudgetPhoenix · 01-24-2019, 03:09 AM

Just keep checking man. I have 120k on a DSG car and never experienced anything like that. Would help to have VCDS or OBD eleven or something to scan a car before you buy but normally a DSG should shift smoothly up or down.

01-21-2019, 02:20 PM	#1
CTenza Newbie Drives: 2011 GTI DCC Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3	DSG When shifting down to 3rd gear Hi all, I’m looking at buying a 2011 GTI, the DSG service is due now. While on test drive, and shifting through gears manually I noticed when I would downshift to 3rd, the revs would drop to 2000 then rise to 2500 and drop again? Does anyone know the symptoms or causes of this, or is this normal? Thanks

01-23-2019, 11:13 AM	#6
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01-21-2019, 11:47 PM	#2
BudgetPhoenix FIA GT Newbie Drives: 09 GLI Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Bay Area Posts: 862	Never experienced that before. I'd be wary. Wonder if its something mechatronic or clutch pack related.

01-22-2019, 02:13 AM	#3
CTenza Newbie Drives: 2011 GTI DCC Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3	Yea, I have booked a pre-purchase inspection (with a DSG check), and hopefully it isn’t anything major that a DSG service couldn’t fix. I’ve been told to stay away from the GTI but I’ve just been bitten by the Gti bug.

01-22-2019, 01:51 PM	#4
NewGuy Autocross Champion Drives: 2011 GTI - 5dr - DSG Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 95	I'd be hesitant with that type of issue. Often times people with that type of issue never fully get rid of it after tons of investment. I would wait for better used GTI to come around.

01-22-2019, 04:15 PM	#5
mikeleemk6 Formula 5000 Driver Drives: Shadow Blue GTI MK6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 1,972	Buy mine for 15k. Check out my Instagram for pics. @mk6bagged

01-24-2019, 01:29 AM	#7
CTenza Newbie Drives: 2011 GTI DCC Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3	Thanks everyone for your advice, I have declined the car, just so hard to find a decent GTI. I’m beginning to wonder if I should look for something else.

01-24-2019, 03:09 AM	#8
BudgetPhoenix FIA GT Newbie Drives: 09 GLI Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Bay Area Posts: 862	Just keep checking man. I have 120k on a DSG car and never experienced anything like that. Would help to have VCDS or OBD eleven or something to scan a car before you buy but normally a DSG should shift smoothly up or down.