118tsi Golf engine isn't the same engine as the 118tsi Audi or Octavia (both have a 1.8L with single turbo and are generally reliable). It's a 1.4L twincharger. It's a variable quality piece of rubbish. You might get a good one but probably not.

The DSG is a 7 speed dry clutch. It's also a piece of rubbish. Unfortunately the Octavia has this abortion of a gearbox mated to the 1.8tsi.

Do yourself a favour & either buy a manual or look at an Octavia vRS or Golf GTI as they have the wet 6 speed DSG which is very good.

If you look at one of the AWD variants (yeti or tiguan) they have a different 7 speed DSG and it's reliable as well.

Buy a 118tsi twincharger with DSG7 at your own risk.

There are heaps of threads - they are usually near the top of the Polo or Golf forum but also in the Octavia & Superb sections for the DSG7.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...4s4-44540.html

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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ues-45873.html

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