How long should rotors last?

[woofy]

I've been told to expect brake pads at 60k, but not rotors. It definitely makes a difference if you have man or DSG/Auto, we have sold two cars at 90k with original pads and both were manual. My wife and I like to downshift first, then brake if needed. Someone once told me that brakes are cheaper and easier to replace, but we have never needed new clutches either....so maybe thats a bit of wrong dogma as well.

[hooba]

My new Mk5 Golf 1.9 TD, very gently driven, 30,00kms before the rear pads and rotors required changing.

Woofy - gears are for go, brakes are for slow.