2013 superb 4x4 dsg, good idea?

[Hoggyf]

Looking at buying a superb around 2013 and ideally 170bhp 4x4 and most I see are dsg.

Now should I be worried about the dsg box, I hear good and bad about them and even my local mechanic, (not vag, specialist) said he would have one but only if it had a warranty. Looking at lowish mileage around 40-50k

Some dsg boxes are sealed for life and others can be refilled, is this correct?

Any other advice particularly with the 4x4 system

Cheers

[Rooted]

Welcome to the forum.

 

As to the DSG there are ones with Wet Clutches & Dry Clutches.

The 7 Speed Twin Dry Clutch DSG (DQ200) are fitted to less powerful engines mainly, 185ps & less & had a World Wide Recall which is a Service Campaign only in Europe.

http://skoda.co.nz/news/dsg-service-campaign

NZ had a proper service campaign

 

Those 7 speed were supposed to not need servicing.

 

The 6 Speed Wet Clutch DSG need oil changes and are a more robust box and do not have many issues,

now there are 7 Speed wet clutch DSG being used in VW Group cars.

 

Maybe have a look in the Superb Sections and even post a question there.

Plenty owners of the car you are interested can help you, they are an excellent choice.

 

george