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Originally Posted by Table 5
I'm sure the DSG is fine, but I feel like the Golf is pretty much the ideal car to have with a manual in. Like at the very end of the run of manuals in mass-market cars, I picture that to be the last car that comes with a stick.
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A DSG just seems pointless in a Golf for me. You have a perfectly great little 1.8L 4 banger city car, and now the automatic transmission options for it is going to be something insanely expensive to maintain, and requiring frequent service compared to a basic torque converted auto.
What does having a DSG add to the experience of driving or owning a Golf? Nothing, in my opinion. A manual is the perfect option for those cars. Or, for those not in possession of a left leg, a traditional automatic. Modern variants perform so well vs. a DSG for way less hassle that it's just not worth speccing these cars with a dual clutch.