[grubbs]

Another upside - much cheaper to repair and less maintenance.

The DSG version of my VW requires transmission fluid flushes every 40k! These dual clutch systems are incredibly complex.

My g/f's Acura has a 9-speed Automatic transmission. Can't imagine what it's like to work on one of those.

[eterevsky]

I doubt the difference in the maintenance cost is more than say 5%. Most of the maintenance doesn't involve transmission.

[grubbs]

Not sure. My father's Honda Pilot has a 9-speed German transmission. Service every 60k. Dealership wanted $900.

[XorNot]

Is that on the manufacturer schedule, because that's insane?

[grubbs]

Yup: https://www.shopdap.com/blog/post/service-schedule-for-mk7-a...

Every DSG VW needs it at 40k interval.