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Buying a used Skoda Octavia vRS - dsg or manual?

I'm looking to buy a 2-3 year old Skoda Ocatavia vRS estate petrol. Should I get a manual or automatic?

Asked on 1 January 2015 by gorally

Answered by Honest John

The only advice you will ever get from me is don't buy a DSG. Too many problems. Though fewer problems with the 6 speed wet clutch than with the 7 speed dry clutch.

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