Spent the evening reading about the 7 speed DSG on the 1.8 TSI, seems it's considerably more problematic than the 6 speed. Just release the damned 180 TDI!
I've not read that anywhere. I was going to order the 1.8 tsi DSG but at the last minute whilst in the showroom I changed my mind and ordered a 1.8 tsi manual instead. I just had worries about it being a new engine and gearbox and as mine would have been one of the first off the production line I wasn't going to risk any problems. I still don't know whether i made the right decision or not. I also wanted the 184 tdi but as they were not taking orders and said it would be November at the earliest I decided to have a complete change from my current 170 CR tdi and go for the 1.8 tsi. I'm sure I wont be disappointed. If I like my new MK3, perhaps in 3 or 4 years time a DSG version of the 184 tdi may be available.
I like the blue. I thought about that colour but it looked much darker from the small sample in the showroom. I've ordered the in Emocian red. Been told by dealer that I should get it by June.