Will I hate a manual?

[jimlloyd40]

If you don't mind shifting especially with the hills then a manual is fine. If you're going to tune it be advised that a clutch upgrade will be necessary. It's easier to launch the DSG if that's important to you. And the DSG is a little faster overall.

 

[CarlosCanizares]

I'm just about to get the popcorn ready. Anybody want some?

In an effort to contribute to this thread, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaUCdAdaaj8&t=230s

I'm a manual guy and will always be. The video above sums up what I love about it. I respect and am amazed by the DSG (PDK, DCT, LOL, WTF and all the other abbreviations out there), but it's not my cup of tea. As AJ said, it's subjective. Only you can answer your question as everyone else will have answered theirs.

 

[Finglonga]

MT6 is the only option for a drivers car imo , unless you sit in heavy traffic daily.

If so get a Prius. The DSG is faster, however so is the train, my 02


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Serious question, have you driven the DSG as yes that was true for the slush boxes of old but modern twin clutch boxes have made manual obsolete.

 

[jimlloyd40]

I'm just about to get the popcorn ready. Anybody want some?

In an effort to contribute to this thread, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaUCdAdaaj8&t=230s

I'm a manual guy and will always be. The video above sums up what I love about it. I respect and am amazed by the DSG (PDK, DCT, LOL, WTF and all the other abbreviations out there), but it's not my cup of tea. As AJ said, it's subjective. Only you can answer your question as everyone else will have answered theirs.

A manual is more fun. I drive a DSG because of being a courier with all the city driving.

 

[It's Sam]

Thanks for all of the input everyone.

Do you sort of know which ones would hold value a little better in the long run?

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[It's Sam]

Also, stupid and lazy question, but what's the least I should expect to pay should I upgrade the clutch?

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[vj123]

Thanks for all of the input everyone.

Do you sort of know which ones would hold value a little better in the long run?

So why do you think one transmission is going to hold its value more than the other one.

 

[It's Sam]

So why do you think one transmission is going to hold its value more than the other one.

I don't, that's the thing. I don't know if more people prefer one over the other, or if there's less of one type than the other, or there's no difference whatsoever.


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[jimlloyd40]

Also, stupid and lazy question, but what's the least I should expect to pay should I upgrade the clutch?

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On a GTI at a dealer the labor is around $750 plus the cost of an upgraded aftermarket clutch. Don't know about an R.

 

[gtikc]

MY TWO CENTS


Get the DSG. I went from a mk 6 dsg, to a mk 7 dsg but thoroughly tested the manual before opting for dsg once again.


First the DSG is the better more polished option and the car feels like it was designed around that transmission. If the GTI had a really good manual i would have gotten it, but as far as manuals go...it's just not that great. The throws are somewhat imprecise, and the clutch is vague.



If it were a Honda or bmw manual from say 10-15 years ago, i would consider going manual. The DSG is 90% as engaging(my opnion), and you can still shift the gear selector (just not muti direction), or use the paddles. In essence the DSG gives you 4 different ways to drive, normal sport, paddles, shift the gear selector.


DSG handles more power if you tune as well, and is faster stock vs stock. There also seems to be some mechanical failings with the manual ("crank walk"). JR14 on youtube just roasted his whole engine (being a bone head) but supposedly crank walk was the issue. DSG has been around for a while now and is a very reliable transmission for what its capable of.





Manual has only 2 advantages. Bragging rights with the cool kids who insist manual is the only way to drive, and slightly more engaging. The second one is subjective, and all depends on what you like. Personally i like that the dsg is going to give me what i want pretty much every time, once you get comfortable with how it behaves. No missed shifts, stalls, jerking all the time etc.

 

[It's Sam]

MY TWO CENTS


Get the DSG. I went from a mk 6 dsg, to a mk 7 dsg but thoroughly tested the manual before opting for dsg once again.


First the DSG is the better more polished option and the car feels like it was designed around that transmission. If the GTI had a really good manual i would have gotten it, but as far as manuals go...it's just not that great. The throws are somewhat imprecise, and the clutch is vague.



If it were a Honda or bmw manual from say 10-15 years ago, i would consider going manual. The DSG is 90% as engaging(my opnion), and you can still shift the gear selector (just not muti direction), or use the paddles. In essence the DSG gives you 4 different ways to drive, normal sport, paddles, shift the gear selector.


DSG handles more power if you tune as well, and is faster stock vs stock. There also seems to be some mechanical failings with the manual ("crank walk"). JR14 on youtube just roasted his whole engine (being a bone head) but supposedly crank walk was the issue. DSG has been around for a while now and is a very reliable transmission for what its capable of.





Manual has only 2 advantages. Bragging rights with the cool kids who insist manual is the only way to drive, and slightly more engaging. The second one is subjective, and all depends on what you like. Personally i like that the dsg is going to give me what i want pretty much every time, once you get comfortable with how it behaves. No missed shifts, stalls, jerking all the time etc.

I appreciate this, and dont get me wrong, I loved the DSG in my 15 GTI, but, I feel like I would have much more fun with the manual. I had fun with the DSG, but it never felt truly direct.

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[Mikejt1954]

Previous to my 2019 DSG R, I drive a 3rd generation Miata with 6 speed. I knew I’d never be happy with the shifting of any other car. And I must say, the DSG is spectacular. Manual mode for the twisty bits here south of Charlotte, D mode for traffic, S mode for those in between drives. You won’t be disappointed with the DSG. There’s a reason they are hard to find used. No one wants to give them up.

 

[jimlloyd40]

Of course if he gets a DSG he'll want to get it tuned.

 

[flg2010]

Manual will be a mistake if it’s a daily. Just my opinion, auto trans is the way to go

 

[R Golf]

I think if you would prefer a manual you wouldn't ask the question. I would go with DSG.