GTI DSG V.S. GTI Manual - 7 Reasons I Bought the DSG over the Stick Shift

[@davebilldavebill961]

Number 6 SHOULDN’T be on the LIST BECAUSE I LOVE DRIVING MY MANUAL IN TRAFFIC

[@nut46]

Right? Ive never had a problem with manual in traffic, plus it sounds better at slower speeds

[@noahrs3]

I went with the 6 speed and couldn’t be happier, but the DSG is an amazing option as well

[@sabir8497]

I prefer DSG as it’s quicker on shifts and you get the DSG farts 💨 it just sounds more of a high end sports than a manual but overall both manual and Auto are amazing

[@jeffs1342]

I love GTI farts 💨

[@dylanalexander7491]

they are so fucking good @@jeffs1342

[@JasonLeeDeeCee]

#2(i think it was) about people beating on manuals. That’s great point. Although i think inherently manuals tend to be more durable than a typical manual. Not so sure about DSG overall yet though. Still getting used it mine after the first two weeks of having it. Fun so far!

[@spencerschloth9682]

The dsg is a great option in a gti, I personally bought a manual but would have no problem with a dsg. There is pros and cons to both but no matter what both are great trannys

[@lotlum4343]

You want to go fast: DSG You want to have fun: Manual

[@chasecraig04]

But it’s just shift time so I’d rather have fun lol and be slightly slower my girlfriend has dsg and I have manual gtis

[@SychicGamer]

@@chasecraig04 wait so yall have 2 gtis, 1 dsg 1 manual? Bro thats fckin awesome

[@dennis-br6vr]

You want to have high risk of failure? Go dsg. You want to be reliable and have fun? Go manual.

[@MrHidinho]

bs i had a dsg one and had tons of fun

[@_MotoMatt]

@@dennis-br6vr can you elaborate why high risk of failure?

[@junlee7763]

Well, honestly in any car choosing manual shift is simply a preference. Conventional torque converter or dual clutch, which ever automatic transmission is more fuel efficient, faster in 0 to 60. Driving manual is just pleasure in engaging.

[@boostedchris03]

bought my Mk5 GTI DSG for $1900 with a couple small problems. fixed them all and i love it.

[@viper9116]

Bruh what? What was the mileage?

[@AveryObsidianXylia]

I bought my Mk6 GTI with the DSG because it's just very livable for me compared to a manual. It's very smooth. Also a very reliable transmission as long as it hasn't had the crap beaten out of it throughout its life. Overall a reliable car if you take good care of it and keep up with the strict maintenance.

[@PAKA757]

Dsg is awesome, but doesn't give me what I need... That is pure driving experience, and joy of being included 100% for how car will react!

[@hilly451]

Totaly just bought a GTi Performance and went out my way to look for a manual think I've made the right decision

[@rickaustin2172]

Always a manual. Not even a discussion.

[@WhoEvenIs_This]

Not always but alot of the time, yes

[@justdroppingby7383]

Lol, DSG far superior i'll smoke any manual driver within same power range.

[@capax1559]

But you will be left stranded when the dsg breaks down without any warning 😂​@@justdroppingby7383

[@subvet3668]

Would choose the manual option any day over any kind of Auto. Can't beat the "feel" and level of involvement of it.

[@JackKing12.]

Got a dsg box because of traffic jams. Less leg pain now.

[@SethPlays01]

I have had so much fun with my DSG, manuals aren’t really my cup of tea. I think people need to mind their own business with what transmission someone is happier with, I have already had numerous people hate my mk7 all because it’s DSG and I tell them please just leave me be because I am perfectly happy with it, I love using paddle shifters all the time in manual shifting mode and the DSG is so unbelievably responsive it makes it a blast to accelerate and hear the farts add to the noise my car produces. I have respect for my manuals out there because manuals was where superior performance came from back in the day!

[@rxno3459]

Watching this video prolly helped me make up my mind because I’ve been wondering if I should get a stick shift or a DSG and I’m gonna get a DSG cuz I’m pretty lazy sometimes 😂😂

[@Anon_Fox]

#2.. Yes that might be true.. But i would rather have to pay for a clutch change vs buying a whole new DSG transmission.

[@Matt_Pie]

well you usually don't have to buy an entire transmission as long as it's serviced

[@Dirtxbc]

@@Matt_Pie eventually you will though things don't last forever and if it did happen it's about 12,000 job. But also I think anyone who gets the gti is gonna buy the r in the next 5-10 years.

[@rallyrandy69]

@@Dirtxbc huh? I can pick up a low miles used one for like 1200$ and swap it in myself… 12000$ for a transmission?

[@justdroppingby7383]

Called servicing bud every 30k miles not really hard is it, its like £250

[@ajl9791]

Lmao… “ ok… I bought it because it has a turbo”. Gotta love the honesty. Awesome car… love my Mk6

[@Matt_Pie]

😂😂 love this car too even with its faults

[@ramonaragondiaz9258]

Only problem with DSG transmission is that the mechatronics units is very prone to failure. Especially on the 2006 to 2011 VW models. Once that fails, good luck trying to even put the car in Park. It’ll look for the gear, give up, and give you the flash of death, and puts the car into neutral. I find it redundant that if you shift into neutral and fails to go into neutral but went into neutral because it failed to go into neutral.

[@Matt_Pie]

Yeah it depends on the transmission, the DQ250 appears to have less issues with this and fixing it is still cheaper then an entire transmission.

[@JohnnyBitcoin]

Was planning to get a mk7 automatic but because I live in a big city with constant traffic, i will also go dsg.

[@Wyzu22]

automatic and dsg is the same dud

[@kevinkong6202]

@@Wyzu22 In functionality they are, but their mechanisms can be a little different. In the US market, the base golf gets the 8AT with torque converter, and GTi has 7-speed DCT with, dual clutch. There are many transmissions considered "Automatic", AKA "I don't need to shift gears", but they also separate into CVTs, torque converters, and more and more common, DCTs.

[@adwhiteeyesmusic44]

I switched my Chevrolet Equinox for a Volkswagen jetta manual transmission, and im so happy

[@cyclistman6358]

I have a 2017 GTI SE with the DSG and I really like it. I drive in manual mode 98% of the time, using the paddles and floor shifter just like a manual transmission. The only difference is that I don't need to use my left leg. The only time I drive in full auto mode is when I get into heavy stop & go traffic. I've upgrade the little stock plastic paddles to larger nice anodized metal paddles and they function & look so much better. The full auto "Sport" mode is ok if my hands are busy, but there's no way that a computer knows which gear I should be in more than I do. The ECU always shifts into a higher gear than I want, especially in full "D" mode, which is dreadful. Manual trans are great and preferable in some cases and I would not hesitate to buy a sports car with one if the conditions were right. But not knowing how the clutch was treated on a used manual trans could be risky. A GTI with the DSG for spirited street driving can be great fun in the right hands!! Peace

[@fasted6251]

Save the manuals, I was gonna get a dsg but honestly so glad I didn’t

[@youtubejunkie8053]

Nothing like a properly tuned DSG Trans

[@rudolfopadilla535]

I chose to buy my mk7 r with the dsg just to try it out and I love it, especially launch control on a stage 2 tune.

[@Sheesh_Z34]

If you buy a car like that.. you HAVE to buy with DSG. It’s made for racing.. to go fast. Why would you slow it down buying the manual? It makes sense. Good choice

[@astrocobb]

i dont think the golf r came with a manual option

[@JustinStrife]

@@Sheesh_Z34 I have an 800 horsepower corvette with a 6spd, and a friend has a 900 hp mustang with a 6spd. Manual. Your comment shows that you don't understand why people love manuals.

[@KenAnderson-d4d]

I can't stand shifting without the third pedal, it's weird and messes with my head.

[@tanyonderrick168]

your situation is very different from mine lol i’ve only found one very expensive 6 speed mk6 gti and probably 12 dsg mk6’s

[@alexandersteffen7805]

Same

[@derrickarmour]

Same i'm about 5X as likely to come across a DSG than a manual on the used market.

[@albertodelafuente6072]

Here in Mexico it is the whole other way, there are more DSG than manuals to the point that they stopped selling manuals in the mk7

[@mik55tv22]

Great car man you have a rocket ship but you just dont know it yet ....but to correct you if you buy it brand new the DSG is a 1500$ option over the manual

[@danishshaheen5973]

A car without a manual transmission is just transportation a car with the stick shift is mechanical satisfaction

[@cmalone25ify]

Agreed 👍

[@willchavez7483]

Agree. I just bought an mk6 and I was lucky enough that the dealer had both MT and DSG same year. I test drive both and honestly the DSG felt faster, but I still chose the MT LOL

[@danishshaheen5973]

@@willchavez7483 Germany forever

[@Pika_Gabe]

I have a Mk6 and I may have also gotten it because it has a spooly boi

[@bjjbrawler1]

SAVE THE MANUALS! Great video tho, ty

[@Matt_Pie]

I get that nothing wrong with a good manual transmission!

[@thisfool89]

I literally just bought my MK6 last Wednesday. I was shopping around for months and it was 70% DSG vs stick. A stick was mandatory for me. What area are you from? Interesting there were so man sticks near you.

[@Matt_Pie]

im in MA

[@David-vx5tk]

How would you proceed in a GTI with a DSG if you get stuck in traffic on a hill

[@farhaan100]

Dsg in the correct gear every time !!!

[@BigAltimaEnergy719]

U also get the signature dsg farts exclusively on any gti or golf r

[@4o7jo]

“I bought it because it has a turbo” FACTS 🤣 my friends clown me cause they Honda dudes 🙄😑

[@forbidden-z7360]

Thanks for this video the start got me hooked on a mk7 and I wasn’t even sure if I want manual or dsg cause I wanna build mine but fuck it 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Matt_Pie]

Manuals are a ton of fun both transmissions are a solid option

[@SithRattus]

Dsgs are made for high performance cars

[@MattVidPro]

It helps the cheaper gti feel like a high end sports car

[@SithRattus]

@@MattVidPro yes and no. I got an 06 mk5 gti 2.0 turbo and that car books lol. I do see what ur saying though. Different trims means different options. It all depends on what you want. I didn't want to get a DSG I wanted a manual, but I gave it a shot and Im hooked! Very responsive feel

[@MattVidPro]

Andrew Eisenbacher I totally understand buying a manual GTI it’s definitely more of a connection for the car, the plan for me atleast would be to have a dsg gti and a different car as a stick shift as more of a daily if I were to go big turbo for example

[@SithRattus]

@@MattVidPro for sure. I'd love to find a gti manual

[@CiroDiMaRzio12304]

DSG's are for sure not ment for higher performance cars only.

[@getadifit]

Dsg is great but manual is cheaper to maintain trust me long run. But that’s my 2 cents of 4 VWthat I owned 2 MK7 GTI most reliable GTI gen ever. 1 beetle turbo 2014+ and a VW Touareg.

[@matthewkauffmann982]

What year and mileage? 7k is a steal.

[@Matt_Pie]

2011 95k miles it had a small dent in the front that I got fixed for 500

[@khalifamafiozz97]

I agree with the DSG gearboxes, but how much is the maintenance? If it breaks, it's very expensive to repair. How many miles do you have to change the oil in the gearbox? It can cost a lot of money for that, unlike the manual gearbox, the gearbox oil can last up to 155k miles.

[@Matt_Pie]

Dsg oil should be changed every 40,000 miles and depends on which dsg if it’s expensive to repair

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Wet clutch DSG transmissions are more reliable than the dry clutch ones.

[@Screamingseagull_]

right in NH always in mass!

[@chancepantswindham7745]

You dont have to tune the tcu if you tune the ecu. Recommended yes but not required.

[@JustinStrife]

Tuning the TCU really should be done though. It completely changes the DSG into what it should have been from the factory.

[@fmifu4100]

Stick shift in traffic keeps my left leg bulkier😂

[@sipsimies1588]

Makes legday easier by 50%

[@AP-wu1rv]

I’d love the DSG but hear they not that reliable and if they break they expensive to repair that’s why I’d probably go stick

[@patrickstevenson8869]

You got your GTI for $7000?! Did I hear that correctly?

[@Euro_Garage]

Around me dsg are a dime a dozen but a 6 speed manual is more rare that's what i have on my mk5 gti, but yeah dsg is "better" i just enjoy shifting

[@justdroppingby7383]

DSG all day long, manual will be a thing of the past in the racing scenes within 10 years, the vast majority of motorsport high end vehicles already have made the switch to sequential shifting it outweighs the positives of manual drive cars, faster shifts, rev matches on downshifts accurate to roadspeed, eliminates the need to be able to Heel and Toe proficiently approaching corners for faster lap times, both hands on the wheel at all time. The list goes on and on. Manuals are great fun but if i pull up beside you and you have a manual variation of my car your getting gapped bud.

[@logangagnier8937]

then might as well enjoy it before it’s gone lol

[@Viqqen]

Nice video

[@bpr3ssur3]

I have a mk6 tdi with dsg and i love it

[@Matt_Pie]

Thats sick

[@ogdumplings8196]

Ugh, smart for two is dual clutch

[@thedgopro6985]

BRO this was the harder decision of my life l switch to dsg last minute l wanted the farts and the dsg t in general l kinda wanted manual too:/

[@supremoluminary]

GTI automatic transmission is slow. I hate it.

[@Ser_Ser_Ser]

if we talk about consomation.??.... what the diferance betwen dsg & manual ''

[@sipsimies1588]

How much fun is a auto compared to a manual, not very

[@farhaan100]

Dsg all the way

[@tjwilddyt2233]

what exhaust do u have

[@Matt_Pie]

It’s custom

[@decg7315]

Golf Gti needs to be manual all day long , more fun , more engaging , paddle shifting doesn’t have the same feel either it’s like having bad sex with a rubber on 😅

[@98MAzdaMilleniaS]

You prefer dsg yeah lol, till it breaks

[@Matt_Pie]

Thats why you gotta service it

[@michaelchambers6273]

Went from an automatic to automatic never owned a manual yeah sorry but that's far from convincing

[@nathanelliott6770]

Number 6 shouldn’t be on the list.

[@Matt_Pie]

maybe in your world but I believe I speak for the majority when I say stick shifts aren't fun in traffic jams

[@nathanelliott6770]

@@Matt_Pie I drive my rabbit all the time in traffic and I have no problem. But I see why people would rather have a automatic in traffic. I’m so used to driving a manual transmission whenever I get in a auto I usually look for the clutch and when I park I sometimes leave it in drive😂

[@smokey11206]

Am I the only person that hates the DSG farts? They sound like BMW burples and growing up in Nyc that’s all you hear from “enthusiasts”

[@savethejoyy]

I follow Sam on insta 😳

[@Matt_Pie]

Ye

[@enochzheng8372]

"sound incredible" .......farts.....

[@johnny_casual]

the farts

[@mattmoser6519]

dont buy DSG so many problems can fail low miles know from personal experience GO MANUAL!!!

[@Matt_Pie]

The dsg can fail from lack of service. When buying used make sure the car was serviced at volkswagen at the correct intervals. If you plan on tuning the car and you have a manual you have to replace the clutch because it will fail

[@JustinStrife]

Funny, my 2012 Autobahn GTI with DSG has 148k miles and has zero issues with the original DQ250. At 134k miles I had an APR K04 swapped in with ECU and TCU tunes and the transmission kicks ass. I have more fun in my GTI than I do in my manual 6R(to the point where I'm looking to swap a DQ500 out of an RS3 into the R).

[@M0N0T0N0US]

7 reasons coming from a guy that’s never owned a manual turbo car.. hahahahhahah whatever helps you sleep bro 🤣🤣🤣

[@Matt_Pie]

I have a manual turbo car now and I can say the dsg is still the better option in the gti in my opinion

[@shanemitchell5807]

Good god get rid of it now!!!

[@Matt_Pie]

yeah manual only 4 life am I right brother?

[@shanemitchell5807]

@@Matt_Pie No VW for life!!! Get ready for all the problems...

[@Matt_Pie]

Man thinks i dont do my research

[@shanemitchell5807]

@@Matt_Pie Then why did you buy it?

[@Matt_Pie]

@@shanemitchell5807 better then the competition as long as you know what items to service

[@davebilldavebill961]

Manual 4 life!!!! If you buy a dsg (should really be called the DS-GAY transmisson) you are not a real car guy or a man

[@SukhrajB]

i watch your video in 2 x speed because slow speaking

[@sassythesasquatch8006]

nah grow up