Have a 150 l+k 4x4 on order in red but unsure now if it should be just the DSG opinions??

If it's a choice between 4x4 and DSG what do you really need. Traction or ease of driving?.

 

Do you really need 4x4, I think in truth very few people really do. For most if it's winter time that concerns you then a set of winter tyres on a two wheel drive is often better than 4x4 on summer tyres.

 

DSG I can understand, it suits the car and makes driving so easy, and it gets used every single time you drive it unlike the benefit of 4x4 (in my opinion).

 

I'd go DSG and get some winter tyres if winter is your main concern, or if not I'd just go DSG. I had DSG on my previous car, gone back to a manual now, looking for DSG again on my next car.

I have had a company Octavia 2.0TDI DSG Business since April, I absolutely love the DSG Box, so when I decided to order myself  my own new Superb, it was always going to be the DSG, now having taken delivery of my lovely new SEL Exec 2.0 TDI DSG with Adaptive Cruise Control, this car really comes into its own.

 

On the motorway, set up the ACC and preferred  distance from the vehicle in-front and let the car do its thing, traffic slows down, car slows down, traffic speeds up, car speeds up, absolutely brilliant, well I like it.

Really appreciate your comments like the idea of DSG for laziness 4x4 appeals for security and phycologically bet I spelt that wrong seems outrageous that the 190 with both and 40 extra horses costs 3k and a bit more which means you pay £1500 for 50 gee gees. Also residuals look pretty good on the 4x4 have ordered beige leather 19 inch alloys spare light assist and reversing camera on a red l&k

You could just through caution to the wind and go for the 2.0TDI 190PS DSG 4X4 !!!!!!!!!

Thought about that! But then I would just have to get the 280 petrol if I was only doing a few less miles under 10k for instance would bite the bullet pay the money and have the 280 but 14k miles and head says 150 derv heart still chatting though

You could just through caution to the wind and go for the 2.0TDI 190PS DSG 4X4 !!!!!!!!!

That's what I did when I couldn't decide between DSG and 4x4! Looking forward to the delivery mid January and expecting a significant change to my current 140BHP manual (which I've been very happy with since Feb 2012).

Remember 4x4 isn't just for winter.... In fact winter driving and 4x4 wasn't even a consideration for me. When it snows she will stay safely tucked up on the drive and I'll be putting the old 2x2 legs into operation.

Having driven 4wd cars for the past 12 years, I would not go back to a fwd car if I could possibly avoid it. DSG on the other hand I would definitely avoid. Different people want different things.

Purely from a safety/stability point of view I would have 4x4 over the DSG - if I had to choose.

Steve.

My Yeti was the first 4wd car I've had, I wouldn't be without it now, which is why we've gone for the 4wd Superb.

Pulling out of junctions - just put your foot down and go, no drama.

Plus you can accelerate out of bends without fear of understeering into the kerb/ditch.

 

Downsides - a little extra weight, and a little more drivetrain loss. But the benefits far outweight the negatives for me.

 

IMHO 4wd doesn't make much difference in snowy conditons if you keep wide summer tyres on. 4wd doesn't help you stop or steer, the choice of tyre does (massively so).

Edited 23 November, 201510 yr by muddyboots

 

IMHO 4wd doesn't make much difference in snowy conditons if you keep wide summer tyres on. 4wd doesn't help you stop or steer, the choice of tyre does (massively so).

I agree hence the set of steelies with winter tyres I am about to put on my 4wd car

My Yeti was the first 4wd car I've had, I wouldn't be without it now, which is why we've gone for the 4wd Superb.

Pulling out of junctions - just put your foot down and go, no drama.

Plus you can accelerate out of bends without fear of understeering into the kerb/ditch.

 

Downsides - a little extra weight, and a little more drivetrain loss. But the benefits far outweight the negatives for me.

 

IMHO 4wd doesn't make much difference in snowy conditons if you keep wide summer tyres on. 4wd doesn't help you stop or steer, the choice of tyre does (massively so).

I mostly agree with this. 4wd can make a bid difference in snowy conditions even with summers on. I've been able to drive across snowy car parks like theirs no snow at all where my colleagues have ground to a halt after 10 feet :-D

The difference is less marked in traction between summer and winter tyres on a 4wd, but braking and steering.......... Much improved.

The difference in braking is of course equally true on a 2wd, but traction with winters is way better on a 2wd compared to summers. The best combination?4 wd +winter tyres of course!