Audi A3 'semi auto' advice...
Audi A3 'semi auto' advice...
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NDA

Original Poster:

25,667 posts

255 months

Monday 15th June 2020
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A friend of mine is looking to buy a fairly new (2016) Audi cabriolet with the Audi 'semi auto' gearbox.

I've always thought these gearboxes rather compromised and not destined for longevity. But others say they're perfectly reliable.

I would be interested to hear any views as it's not a subject I'm too familiar with.

Thanks....

Dr G

15,978 posts

272 months

Thursday 18th June 2020
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You mean the S Tronic box?

Of that age they're generally fine but depending on the model in question may require oil changes at 40/75k.

Clutches on the 2 wheel drive 7 speed aren't the best and can get juddery/lurchy but seem to be alright by that sort of age. Ones we've changed have all been older than that.

NDA

Original Poster:

25,667 posts

255 months

Thursday 18th June 2020
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It's the DSG 'auto'... which I understand is a manual made automatic through software.