Just clocked 3000 miles now averaging about a 1000 miles a month and got to that stage where just in tune with the car and what it can do.
This is my first DSG and obviously had some concerns moving to it, but have to say in all honesty that given the my usual driving patterns I cannot see myself going back from DSG to Manual as it has taken so much of the irritating effort out of my travels.
M25 and town driving is now an absolute doddle in combination with the auto hold which I love.
Not sure how the DSG 'learns' your driving style or even if this is a factor but it has loosened up considerably and gear changes are smooth and seamless.
Do not worry if in comfort and normal the 'kick down' provides an instant response and you are off and away from any troubles readily.
I do use Sport and Manual (Paddles) when out of town and the 1st gear is a little short which demonstrates how the DSG in auto handles the gears really well as it's a seamless curve of power as goes up through gears.
I like the paddles for appropriate roads, a nice option to have, but if really honest tend to use them about 15% of the time as the DSG alone is getting me around both leisurely and at a pace very satisfactorily.
DSG does take a little getting used to, very alien in first few weeks but as get in tune with car you begin to love it and think for anyone who drives their cars in a pretty regular way as me will feel just the same.
Just a couple of quick comments now done 3K
1.The GTD is def far more refined in power output than my outgoing Audi but no less quick.
2. The ride with DCC is a revelation, in absolute love with comfort getting
3. Economy is now over 43 mpg overall and been rising all time which if consider there is a high element of town driving is very good as an average from 3k and recent trips to Manchester of 190 miles returned 54 and 55mpg respectively.
4. Love the heated seats
5. Very dirty! will need a good spring TLC but pointless now.
6. Get's lots of looks still
and personally love the style more now see everyday - and thank VW for allowing me to have a 5 door without compromise on looks as having a 5 door has been another huge plus for me.
Edit - Have Bridgestones too and you do get some tramp in wet when really boot away and the electronics do intervene but you do got a good feel for it ever a little time and as Sootchucker states above it seems to be a lot better.
Not an experience had in last 6 years having driven a Quattro so have had to adjust and with that I would say it was a downside and be nice to have the 4WD for a complete combination though you then factor in cost, weight and how little much time the 4WD makes a real difference.
That's about it really and think not having to feel putting up with anything says it all as simply just get in car and enjoy each and every journey.