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      12-02-2009, 11:15 AM   #61
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Originally Posted by dr325i View Post
As for the DSG -- it did not impressme either when I initially test-drove the S4. Might be because I am not experienced with the DSG at all. I hear a lot of people being very much happy with it. On the other hand, the 6MT is very much impressive...
Unfortunately Audi in their wisdom decided to not to offer the ability to hold onto a gear instead it shifts automatically at the limiter, probably their way of separating the performance status of the S and RS models, this at least will not be the case with the RS5 which will hold the gear and also include LC which will be very impressive and I have been informed should allow for some seriously quick 0-60mph times (add figure most appropriate )

But back to the DSG, it's actually a better system than used by the M3, it's smoother in both up and down shifts and it's blip on downshifts better match than the M3's S5/6 does. I don't think it any quick executing a shift but it is bloody quick at doing it and in auto mode it's 2 settings work perfectly which shows that there is no need to offer 5 setting just to charge to customer more for the option.

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You are also right that the manual is very good, especially for an awd drivetrain which in general makes matter worse and blocks fast shifts which isn't a problem in the S4.