GTI owners that would have choice again: buy manual or DSG?

[matchboy]

I'm getting my first DSG in my Golf R.
Currently have manual in my GTI PP.

That was exactly my situation when I went to the R from the GTI PP.  Was weird at first, but once you get used to it I never looked back.  Won't ever go back to a manual again now.

[Jan DR]

Thank you all for the interesting insighths. The main thing I learned from your posts is that nobody regret's it's choice, meaning that they are both valid alternatives. Each with it's pro's and con's.

I finaly made my decision and ordered my Clubsport with DSG. Colour is Oryx white, black roof. Can't wait till September/October...

[Garhan]

Thank you all for the interesting insighths. The main thing I learned from your posts is that nobody regret's it's choice, meaning that they are both valid alternatives. Each with it's pro's and con's.

I finaly made my decision and ordered my Clubsport with DSG. Colour is Oryx white, black roof. Can't wait till September/October...

Congratulations enjoy the car and the box.

[star93]

The only change I would make for next time is choosing DSG over manual.

Could be something to consider when I start looking around for the R in a couple of months....

[Daz Auto]

While cleaning my car this morning, I once again pondered this question. I notice that a few people have said that they do miss manual sometimes. I agree that for 95% of my driving DGS is really good. What I was considering this morning is the 5%. That 5% may account for 50% or more of the fun factor of the car - if you follow what I am trying to say.

So there is no right or wrong choice. It is very much a personal decision.

[ASKendrew]

When I was originally looking for a used GTI, I was really adamant on wanting a manual box. I sort of didn't even consider a DSG until I decided to test one! Wow...fell in love straight away - was such an effortless drive and for the amount of traffic I sit in on a daily commute I thought why not? So when I decided against a used car and ordered a new one instead - DSG was the first thing on the list. Will see if I regret it after a few years!