DSG vs Manual

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Hello all,

Was having this conversation with my father a couple days ago and figured I'd bring it hear to hear your thoughts and preferences :)

I prefer manual as I'm in "better" control of the car at all times, a bit of a pain in traffic but such is life.
 
samr1wp said:
DSG is very nice

not sure on replacement costs if you furk it up though
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Most DSG vehicle warrentees are up to about 100 000km. If you didn't mess it up by then then I'm pretty sure you won't mess it up.

I drive a manual vehicle and my wife an auto. My next vehicle will definately be an auto/DSG/steptronic.

Wouldn't you still have control of the vehicle if you use the padel shift (manual operation of the gears)? I know it will take a few weeks to get used to, but after that it should be a breeze.
 
Sure you'll be in control but how fast or slow you leave the clutch is just something you can never have with DSG.
Sometimes I want to leave the clutch super slow if i'm transporting someone old for example. Other times I don't mind snapping my neck. It is a chore in traffic though

Granted i've never had DSG
 
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marco79 said:
Wouldn't you still have control of the vehicle if you use the padel shift (manual operation of the gears)? I know it will take a few weeks to get used to, but after that it should be a breeze.
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I was confused by that statement as well :p

If anything, I would think it gives you even more control (two clutches vs one)
 
Vegeta said:
Sure you'll be in control but how fast or slow you leave the clutch is just something you can never have with DSG.
Sometimes I want to leave the clutch super slow if i'm transporting someone old for example. Other times I don't mind snapping my neck. It is a chore in traffic though

Granted i've never had DSG
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Would explain your silly post...
 
I think I would also go auto on my next car. 2 clutches, syncro matching, Seamless power transfer. Overall so much more efficient than I could ever be with my lame double declutching.
 
I had this dilemma for many months and after test driving both cars again and again I finally chose a manual and I am proud to say am taking delivery of my GTi 6 Manual tomorrow.
 
DSG for me. I'm on my 2nd one now. Scirocco with flappy paddles- awesome to drive. I'll never buy a manual again if there is a dual clutch gearbox option. Each one to their one. Gotta try both.
 
I switched to DSG and I'll never be going back...at least not for my primary car.

Funny thing is I hardly ever use all that "control" with regards to the paddle shifts as the car is fast and clever enough to respond whenever I need it to.

Once in a blue moon when I'm driving around by myself I'll switch it to manual...but it hardly adds anything which I would call more control it's just a lot more fun downshifting to a stop and making a hell of a lot of noise in the process.


If you want manual...buy a motorcycle. There it really matters.
 
Vegeta said:
Sure you'll be in control but how fast or slow you leave the clutch is just something you can never have with DSG.
Sometimes I want to leave the clutch super slow if i'm transporting someone old for example. Other times I don't mind snapping my neck. It is a chore in traffic though

Granted i've never had DSG
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You probably couldn't shift as fast as a dsg, or as smoothly. It really is one of the best gearboxes I've driven. Dsg is also one of the reasons I haven't bought a st3.
 
Manual may be less efficient but I prefer the lag & pull from a manual and would never switch to auto
 
DSG is really fast and fun but it involves a lot of complicated electronics, so if you're up for the risk you choose DSG. I WOULD!
 
M3mPh1z said:
Manual may be less efficient but I prefer the lag & pull from a manual and would never switch to auto
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Dsg is completely different to an auto box.
It's the only thing about my car I'd change if I could.
 
DSG all the way. I never thought that I would say that but after driving one for the last 7 months it is one step up.
I was skeptical about going from an OPC to a DSG as I thought I would lose that connection with the car and the feedback etc. Certainly not the case. It is fantastic!
 
DSG all the way but it will take a few days to get use to the lack of a clutch pedal.

Nearly **** myself 2 years ago when I took delivery of my first DSG and was busy pulling into the Engen 1Stop on the N2 and slammed on the brake pedal with my left foot after mistaking it for the clutch. At least I know the ABS is working as well a the auto activation of the hazards. Fortunately there was no one behind me. :p
 
Mypro-D said:
DSG all the way. I never thought that I would say that but after driving one for the last 7 months it is one step up.
I was skeptical about going from an OPC to a DSG as I thought I would lose that connection with the car and the feedback etc. Certainly not the case. It is fantastic!
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Which DSG did do you have?
 
M3mPh1z said:
Manual may be less efficient but I prefer the lag & pull from a manual and would never switch to auto
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I've done graphs on my S-tronic. Almost zero lag and power loss during gear changes. You don't even notice the gear change, until the turbo pops! As far as pull, when using launch control I'm flung back into my seat.

The problem is people equate it with an automatic gearbox. It is not. I drove an auto Toyota the other day and it was horrible coming from my A5. The gears don't change at the right time, it's clumsy and bumpy and really chalk and cheese.

It's a real problem, I don't know if I can ever get a car without a dual clutch again...
 
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