Is your Mk6 a DSG or manual?

[ParaBul]

Not an R, but I'm reasonably happy with DSG in my GTD. I drive in Manual mode almost exclusively (use D in carparks, or when I'm eating ) and find it works quite well.

When I try to go too hard through twisty bits, I lose track of which gear I'm in - but I don't spend a lot of time doing this, as I have another car for having fun in twisties, so I'd probably get better with more practice. Of course, having a diesel, I don't have the rev range so I need to change gears much more.

[Candyman]

DSG vs MANUAL Golf R

Chose DSG for my previous GTI and also for my current R.

Not because of the faster shifting but for the flexibility it offers.

Paddle shifts, manual shifts, full auto, plus being able to combine all together if I want plus the DSG shifts sound great

I'm not planning on keeping it after warranty however. It isn't that reliable long term in my opinion.

[mythik]

While the others keep trying to convince themselves in spite of what they know and have experienced that DSG is alright, I'm going to go against the grain and say avoid it and have a real driving experience and go the manual.

[Candyman]

DSG vs MANUAL Golf R

Why not go further and have the real driving experience with no power steering, no power brakes, no AC, no electronics

Oh wait, sounds like a push bike

[Lucas_R]

DSG vs MANUAL Golf R

While the others keep trying to convince themselves in spite of what they know and have experienced that DSG is alright, I'm going to go against the grain and say avoid it and have a real driving experience and go the manual.

+1 manual gets my vote.

[4 banger]

Thanks for the great responses guys;

I agree the 6spd wet box appears to be more reliable than their 7spd. I think the biggest put off was as Parabul stated - losing track of which gear you are in when hitting the twisties - I was either redlining or bogging down when trying to flip through the paddles.

The main reason I was going for DSG was the awesome launch control - nothing worse than bogging or overrevving a launch in a slip lane lol, also love the cruise factor in Drive, and the other reason was so the Mrs could drive it (scary I know).

Is anyone aware of any issues with the manual boxes? If it is as sweet as the box in my MPS I would be a happy man!

[Allegiance]

I've gave the R a go today using the manual mode, changing with the gear lever. It was a lot of fun. I was happy

[JT_MKVi]

Re: DSG vs MANUAL Golf R

Why not go further and have the real driving experience with no power steering, no power brakes, no AC, no electronics

Oh wait, sounds like a push bike

It's called a motor bike.I have one of those when I really want to have some fun.

Dsg is a great in between compromise. Great for when you are lazy and you can shift if you feel like it.

My 2c anyways

[Zogger]

DSG vs MANUAL Golf R

Both have pros and cons. But DSG is the only one that farts on shifting!

[lincs]

have driven both. i took the DSG as my demo for half a day. decided then that i'd never use the paddles.

there's nothing like pushing in the clutch and throwing it back into second to overtake someone on the highway. (yep i live in the country). maybe if i lived in the city and had to commute in traffic i could argue for a dsg.. just maybe.. but if that was the case, i probably also would have bought a gti with its slightly zippier low end.

[simple_man]

Manual is nice, in stock form. If your power goes up as you modify, pass 400hp mark you need to be a very good driver in manual. Or you will brake gears, spin wheels, redline. Its hard work to stay accurate every single time.
In stock form, I can drive both. Once you get to drive 500hp car on the track or have fun elsewhere, you realise that you need to practise you skills.
Last time I pushed my R32 Turbo in LC mode of the line my thinking was, there is no way I will execute the bloody manual shift to second on time (I was in flappy - paddle - mode, that do not upshift). Redline come just way to quick, i did hit limiter about 7400rpm as per datalogger.

[4 banger]

I would only be looking at a Stage 1 or 2 Tune and I don't have to drive in peak hour so I think I might just grow some balls and tell the Mrs to start practising her manual gear changing skills...of course we know who will get blamed when she has an accident then haha.

[gareth_oau]

my wife said if you buy the DSG then you're a BIG GIRL

The DSG is certainly quicker, but the manual provides more driver involvement.

If you do go the manual, get a short-shifter e.g dieselgeek - improve the shifting even more

[XTC838]

I drive a GTI manual and it is an awesome gearbox. There's a lot more fun to be had when you are carving up the corners on a Sunday afternoon. As gareth_oau said, it is a lot more involving.

Sure the DSG will give you faster shifts but let's face it, unless you're into drag racing at the lights or you use the track, the manual is more fun... my two cents.

[Paul_R]

I'm not bagging the DSG. It's a wonderful interpretation of an auto made for today's fuel efficiency concerns. But it is still an auto. While I would like to have the paddle shift for flat out speed, you can't heal- toe on down changes if you don't have a clutch pedal. Getting those down changes right with the manual gives far more personal satisfaction than the DSG would any day.