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      07-05-2014, 12:13 PM   #9
flguy400
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Originally Posted by Njerts View Post
I have the same problem coming from a DSG to the 8 speed, I think the 8 speed is a bit better than the average automatic, but it will never be a dual clutch.
Biggest problem form me though is when I kick down, out of all the gears it will pick the one 500 rpm away from red-line
ill take the slightly slower shifting 8 speed zf tranny which will be very reliable and not so expensive to repair over the as of yet unproven DSG tranny which has to have the transmission fluid replaced every 40k miles and if it fails, your out $5000 to replace when your car only cost $20000.
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