Manual or DSG?

[mholmes]

I am sure this has probably been discussed before. sorry.

I am looking to buy a 2.0 tsi and all the cars for sale that are close to the spec i am after have DSG. Initially i was adamant i wanted a manual as i like having full control of gears whilst dirving etc.

But now seeing soo many having DSG i am in two minds.

Has anyone else ended up with a DSG after wanting a manual and been surprised and glad they went the DSG route? or visa versa?

cheers guys your opinions will help me make up my mind

[nizzon]

Yep I was set on a manual but tested a 2.0tsi DSG and ended up buying it, and I dont want to go back! Just go and test one!
You still have full control with the paddles if you want to, but i never use them.

[SciroccoGT27]

oh my friend DSG all day every day !! you must be silly..(no disrespect to the old skool manual boys XD) but the flappy paddle !! amazing! quick and responsive!

[mholmes]

Ok thanks guys. No one regretted getting DSG then

If looking at a car with around 30k-35k would you recomed getting the dealer to do a DSG service on it before buying.

[Kev]

I've got DSG and have no intention of going back to manual. I love it.
If you do a rush hour commutes it'll dawdle along doing everything for you but when you want some fun you just switch to the paddles and away you go. It's brilliant.

[SciroccoGT27]

Ok thanks guys. No one regretted getting DSG then

If looking at a car with around 30k-35k would you recomed getting the dealer to do a DSG service on it before buying.

long as it has full VW or main dealers... service history you shouldnt have a issue and at 30-35k = it would of done 2 services maybe...

i got mine at 32k the dealer done me a service for free and an mot! so walked out knowing i got jack all to do for a while ) plus there services are top notch

[greg7728]

Dsg service is meant to be at 40k so I'd ask them to do it to secure sale - haggle!


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[wrightfella]

I've changed to a DSG and I'd never go back! Paddles are way to much fun when you want some!

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[Plyphon]

Modern autos as so much fun these days...gone are the times of slow changes and questionable downshifts.

[He10sjr]

DSG all day long ! No brainer


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[andyy]

Depends on the type of driving you do tbh.. I've got a dsg R32 and I would chose manual if i was buying again. I also had a dsg 177 Rocco RLine.. terrible (imo) when paired with a diesel.. I have test driven both manual and DSG Rocco R's and Golf 6 and 7Rs.. and a DSG 2.0 Tsi.. I would pick a manual.

[Billc]

I was very sceptical about DSG because I detest slush-box autos and always bought manual. A mate persuaded me to test drive a DSG and I never looked back. I am hooked

[mholmes]

Cool thanks for all the input. I am test driving a DSG tomorrow. Fingers crossed I will like it


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[selleym]

Manual for me! But its all down to personal preference!

[m4pdy]

dsg all day long!

[Alexanderrr]

Both are fun but in the end DSG will be the winner (i drive a manual right now) and i think DSG will hold its value better

[mholmes]

Back from the test drive. Loved the DSG. Deposit paid and should be picking it up next Friday.


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[Pav Kehlar]

DSG all the way! flappy paddles are just too much fun

[Gazzagood]

Manual, my driving style would not suit a DSG

[mholmes]

Had the car (DSG) a week now and loving it. Use manual mode pretty much all the time unless in traffic.

Only small annoyances with it changing down gears sometimes before I expect it to or milliseconds before I hit down myself.






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