Mk5 gt tdi 170's

[PWE]

considering renewing the wifes mk4 tdi130, many people on here enjoying them? Whats the dsg box like on them? and are there any known faults/things to look out for?
many thanks

[Muzzer]

I have a 140, which is basically the same.

No problems, good features, quick enough, minimum 50mpg on the motorway.

FWIW I tried a 170 and couldn't really tell the difference.

I like DSG but don't have it on mine. Tried it on my brother's GTI and it's very useable and the auto is good for around town.

[PWE]

Is it the same turbo on the 140 as the 170 ?
think the dsg would be good for lazy reasons as it'll ultimately be the mile muncher?

[Coupe_Daz]

Different turbo on the 170 to the 140, id suggest try before you buy, as someone who drives these most days i find the dsg 170 doesn't like pulling out of junctions/islands quickly, just seems to spin the wheels. I personally find the 140 a better car with dsg. Also give the 140 tsi a shot, it might surprise you.

[J400uk]

Main fault is the DPF. They dont like been used for lots of short journies, and this causes the DPF system to clog up and require professional attention. Its quite a common problem, look on uk-mkivs and the seat forums. Unless the car is going to be used for pretty much all long distance driving then I would probably sugggest you look at the TSI 170 or TDI 140 engines which do not suffer these problems.

[Yugguy]

Mate at work has a Golf 140 DSG and raves about it, but he says that (as with all semi/autos IMO) he played with the semiauto part of it for a while but now just sticks it in D.

DSG is amazing though, you just can't catch it out, my only gripe is that even in +- mode it still makes decisions for you that are too early.