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DSG Gearbox
In reply to ST, Oxford in the Sunday Telegraph Motoring Lifestyle you state that VAG's DSG gear box is improving. Does that apply to both the six-speed and the seven-speed versions and is the seven-speed more reliable?
Asked on 11 January 2011 by Jabb
Answered by
Honest John
Yes. But they both still have the stupid VAG system that requires you to brake before you can get the lever from N to D and which can cause a delay when exiting junctiions.
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