Is your Mk6 a DSG or manual?

[Machine]

Well said, Arnold. Especially the part about good beer.

[Candyman]

Is your Mk6 a DSG or manual?

Cheap is cheap

[ParaBul]

My Mark V is a manual and any Mark VII GTI I acquire will be a manual (so far as possible) because:

- the Golf's manual transmission set up is fun to use;
- don't at all mind using the clutch and gearstick in stop start traffic, which we mostly avoid successfully, and enjoy using the manual set up around town which provides a more engaging driving experience;
- the manual is free from the DSG's "mechatronic" issues which seem to be raised ad nauseum;
- other benefits include potentially higher resale value as there are generally fewer manuals on the second hand market;
- GTIs are fun, sporty cars to which a manual transmission is very well suited;
- You can clutch start a manual;
- have more control over power delivery in slippery driving conditions;
- tried, proven and highly reliable technology.
- $2,500 cheaper - that's like VW delivering a case of James Squires to your door every month for the first 4 years!

I think this is a great post. Very well explained position, describing his (her?) position without making nauseating generalisations on issues that are subjective (and therefore opinion, not fact).

I'm sure that some could argue over the "slippery conditions" statement, but even without this comment Arnold has explained why he made his choice, without suggesting that anybody else is wrong for having a different opinion.

Sorry. I'll be quiet now.

[parso_rex]

I was about to write off Arnold's post as just another poor boys mindless 6mt justification rant but I can't deny his beer logic especially if its the 150 lashes variety this is going to haunt me, it's a low blow

[Candyman]

Is your Mk6 a DSG or manual?

I guess I do prefer manual, we have three versus one DSG vehicle.

Ignoring the Internet police/troll, the arguments for and against manual/DSG have all been said before many times, on many forums

Nothing new, hence my comment, about the content (not the poster)

Beer makes more sense.

[Tobes_WIR35]

I would consider a manual next time. The DSG is great, but as always there is the curiosity about the grass being greener on the other side. I didn't even test drive a manual when I bought mine, once I drove the DSG I had to have it. Next time around I will definitely test drive a manual, and make a decision then.

[SilvrFoxX]

The best situation is the one that CW has outlined, have a mix of transmissions in the garage. The rants about one being better than another is just mind numbing

[parso_rex]

I also have an A3 turbo and liberty GT spec B both manual and all of them are great fun to drive. back in the R the DSG is just as enjoyable to use.
There's no denying the vag 6mt gearbox is a nice thing the ratios are well sorted and the shift is great

[Tobes_WIR35]

The best situation is the one that CW has outlined, have a mix of transmissions in the garage. The rants about one being better than another is just mind numbing

Our Up! is a manual. It's a fun little thing but doesn't offer a comparable driving experience to a GTI

[Candyman]

Is your Mk6 a DSG or manual?

My daughters 1.4 Swift is more fun to drive than my MKV GTI was

[brimway]

When I was in the market for a MKV GTI, I didn't consider a Swift.

[Candyman]

Is your Mk6 a DSG or manual?

When I was in the market for a MKV GTI, I didn't consider a Swift.

Many (the naive/inexperienced) fail to realise that the fun factor in driving can be achieved in cars with far less "credibility" than a numbed down, jack of all trades/master of none, bloated, warm hatch (GTI)

As I said, I enjoy having a range of cars to drive, auto, DSG and manual

I wasn't in the market for an MX5 when I was buying my GTI or the R but it has much more fun factor to drive than either (SF will agree), not because it is manual but because of the dynamics.

Edit - clarification ....

[SilvrFoxX]

MX is just a delight to drive... but only when my wife lets me

[Tobes_WIR35]

When I have the money and space, my "drivers car" will be a late 70's Porsche 911.

But for a fun daily driver I think a GTI or R is pretty hard to beat all round.

[brimway]

We had MX5s on fleet a few years ago, and I took one whenever one was available. Sure, a hoot to drive, but so impractical as a DD