Is your Mk6 a DSG or manual?

[Machine]

Most people do not know how to control a vehicle regardless of tranny type, technology, weight, size, drive-wheels...but I digress.

Cheers Lucas for letting me f*** up your thread!

[dsuhiti]

Mk6 GTI in manual, because flappy autos get boring after a few hours.

[SilvrFoxX]

cause manual drivers need to build the muscle up in the left arm because of the over use of their right wrist

[Machine]

Good on ya, dsuhiti!

[SteveR]

cause manual drivers need to build the muscle up in the left arm because of the over use of their right wrist

So you don't know how to drive a manual is that why you went for the soft option?

[SilvrFoxX]

So you don't know how to drive a manual is that why you went for the soft option?

Damn.. busted..

[AdelaideGolfNut]

Mine's DSG but as I bought preloved it was the only MK6 TDi with leather available here in Adelaide from a dealer....
Heaps in other states but not here :/
That said I've had a faultless 3 months and love the thing to bits!
Coming up to the 60k service so that's gonna be my first big spend on her....
ps. I'm a truck driver so pretty much over the whole manual thing!!

[Sardaukar]

I chose manual for my new MK6 GTI because I have always been a manual driver.
It was quite funny, I went to 5 dealerships and none them had the GTI in a manual so I ended driving the scirocco just to try the VW manual.
I got to say thou the DSG is the best auto box that I have driven but it didn't give me that buzz...

[Candyman]

Is your Mk6 a DSG or manual?

- i love proper automatic manual gearboxes that are technological leaders
- i love driving in traffic
- the car only gets driven about 50-100km a day on average so i really enjoy driving it with the manual/paddles/stick/auto
- all my previous cars have been manuals or autos (don't disllike auto's or automated manuals or manuals)
- didn't care about the potential DSG "mechatronic" type issues down the track
- dont like the look of a "manual" shifter in my non-sporty car





Did you see what I did there

[grandturismo]

I drive a manual GTI, i don't like autos, I find driving them a bit boring. My other car is a X6 40D in auto and I'd rather drive my GTI any day.

[Candyman]

Is your Mk6 a DSG or manual?

I'd rather drive my wife's Fiesta than an X6 40D

[grandturismo]

I'd rather drive my wife's Fiesta than an X6 40D

Is it a manual?

[GTD_XU1]

DSG for me, many reasons for the choice including...
I have a diesel motor, you have to love changing gears to drive a manual in Brissy and my home town Sydney.
I watched a few Youtube vids, seemed everyone was having fun.
I drove a bunch of Holdens (didn't we all) with "3 on the tree", how much fun was that.
Older and lazier than when I had my XU-1 (23 years of gear changing).
I drove a couple of Type II LWB 4 cylinder (standard fuel petrol motors) Landrovers a million years ago - had to double de-clutch, I'm over that.
I drove 4 or 5 Type III LWB 4 cylinder (standard fuel petrol motors) Landrovers constantly overloaded, I'm over that.
I drove a few diesel Landruisers ( 4 and 5 speed, N/A) for years with trailer fully laden most times, I am over that.
I thought it could be interesting to try some new technology before I cark it.
I'm rambling...
If I had gone petrol instead of diesel this time I would have got a manual R and only ever driven it on weekends then I would have needed a DSG GTI to do the groceries! I'm very happy with the DSG so far, it's not perfect but is very good. DSG and diesel seems a good combo for me.
Cheers all.

[Hugi]

Just upgraded to a 2013DSG GTI from a 2001 manual Ford laser KQLXI

[Arnold]

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!