Ok I'll admit I've only driven a manual Passat with the electric handbrake and it just didn't gel, I'd imagine it makes more sense with a DSG/auto. Though I quite fancy going manual again with the next car, I'd put up with it for a Golf R on Pretorias ![wink :wink:](https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/Smileys/modern/wink.gif.pagespeed.ce.Y6rcFPrLO5.gif)
I've driven a few work hire vehicles with both electronic handbrake and stop start. The worst being a Seat Alhambra
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I know I'll get used to the handbrake in time so not too fussed about than but I loath stop start and can't see me ever growing to like it. But I love DSG and this will be my 3rd car (golf) with it and I'don't think I would go back to a manual now.