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Originally Posted by Bill Bumface
It depends on what year, but the mechatronics on the first version loved to go boom. In general, the 6MT of that generation had significantly less problems because it's a much simpler system, and they didn't screw that particular one up (as they sometimes do).
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The DSG is nice, just risky for cost if anything goes wrong. The 6MT has been very minimal for maintenance over 14 years (oil changes, brakes, thermostat, water pump). Replacing or upgrading the 6MT would be a couple grand total, which is nice.
It's a nice vehicle to drive, especially with a short shifter and a stiffer spring (deletes the annoying reverse track when going from 1st to 2nd gear).