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Re: A year with the big black pussy
« Reply #45 on: 24 May 2018, 16:27:19 »
Indeed, I'm not sure what's advanced in slushbox tech over the past few (5-6?) years, but it feels like dsg is now redundant in all but the most performance focused road cars. Modern "proper" autos are smooth and quick enough to meet all/most requirements IMO.
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Re: A year with the big black pussy
« Reply #46 on: 24 May 2018, 18:26:55 »
Brother has same gearbox in his 330d, absolutely loves it.

That said his previous (company) car was a diesel Antara... So anything is an improvement :D
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Re: A year with the big black pussy
« Reply #47 on: 25 May 2018, 17:47:08 »
Quote from: tunnie on 24 May 2018, 14:06:56
I don't think I'd get better than 35mpg or so average out of XF-S (3.0d) if I owned one.
Fuel computer on this tank is suggesting over 40mpg.  That's because its mostly been used in works time ;)
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Re: A year with the big black pussy
« Reply #48 on: 25 May 2018, 17:47:35 »
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 24 May 2018, 09:34:57
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 May 2018, 09:19:56
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 24 May 2018, 08:59:25
Gaydon and Coventry  :y

Ah, at the R&D end of the chain, then, I assume :) :y

Yep, connected car and infotainment hardware  :y
How are your skillz on Bosch touchscreens? ::)
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Re: A year with the big black pussy
« Reply #49 on: 25 May 2018, 20:12:38 »
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 24 May 2018, 08:59:25
Quote from: aaronjb on 24 May 2018, 08:48:54
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 24 May 2018, 07:53:02
I suspect I may be able to get a more definitive answer regarding Jag clock auto setting in the next few months....

Moving to Castle Brom or Solihull? ;)

Gaydon and Coventry  :y

Nice one!  Congratulations!

Now I know who to call when the 3.0 SC XF I am looking at in Amurika goes titsup  ;D
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Re: A year with the big black pussy
« Reply #50 on: 25 May 2018, 22:28:05 »
Quote from: jimmy944 on 24 May 2018, 14:45:41
Quote from: tunnie on 24 May 2018, 14:28:00
At the time DSG reliability put me off.  :(

Its odd, opinion seems to divide equally between those who believe its a bag of sh!te and those who believe the boxes are bomb proof. For my part I like them when pressing on, motorway cruising or out of town. In town they aren't as smooth as a proper slusher.

As for reliability, 16,000 miles isn't really much of a basis to form an opinion. Bust so far we've had no issues.

Really quite tempted by the octavia vrs with DSG...

Go for it :y Regular oil and filter change and the box should be OK. I agree with your comments right down to the in town  however you adapt your driving style.
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