DSG ex demo or new manual?

[jamesie75]

Hi all I have had a new gti manual standard version on order for a month or two now and it's due in next month. However recently I have found an ex demo at a vw dealer which is performance pack, dsg with leather. They are going to cost virtually the same price over 3 years finance wise but the ex demo of course is 8 months older on a 65 plate. I can't decide between the two. Which one do you all think would be better and crucially for me which one will be worth more in 3 years time?

[The ANT]

I'd stick with the manual, I'd rather have a manual (changing gear is part of the fun to me), it's new so you know that it hasn't been driven by a bunch of idiots (potentially), it's got more of its warranty left, I personally don't like leather seats much, it's got the options you asked for and you've got the satisfaction of knowing it's new.

Thats my opinion.

[Waspy]

Would put money on the spec'd up DSG being worth more in 3 years.

Will you definitely get rid in three years? Or would you consider keeping it?

[jamesie75]

Thank you I would consider keeping. If the Dsg had the tartan interior I would go for it without hesitation due to all the driving in traffic in town . Is the performance pack of any real value in day to day town driving?

[miniman]

Wouldnt think the performance pack would be of any benefit in town driving, its only 10bhp extra, and no increase in torque as far as i know.

[Kash]

The performance pack gives you a limited slip diff, Golf R sized front brakes and a 10bhp power increase, none of which you'll notice or need in town driving.
I'd go for the new one personally but thats because I don't like DSG or full leather