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Buying a Volkswagen T5 camper - which gearbox is best?

I am buying a Volkswagen T5 based Camper van and the dealer has given me a choice of a new van with the DSG gearbox or a used van with a conventional torque converter 'box. I plan to keep the vehicle for many years, and cannot decide which to go for. What do you think?

Asked on 21 October 2013 by technispark

Answered by Honest John

Go for the used van with the torque converter transmission.

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