usual banter...
both are great gearboxes tbh.
manual could do with the throw reducing (easy DIY mod available)
and the DSG goes to another level with a DSG software map.
The DSG is faster no doubt and is so slick (even before the map
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as a new or nearly new car with warranty i'd say go DSG
moving onto secondhand with mores miles and limited or no warranty I think the tide starts to turn a bit.
DSG boxes seem either bullet proof or temperamental with no ryhme or reason to it.
The problem is that if you get issues they can get expensive quickly, a new mechatronics unit or a new ( or refurbished) gearbox required for most issues with DSG.
Manual still not cheap, but add a map and you need to budget for a clutch (and probably a flywheel too!)
As others have said, try both and get a warranty (that will cover the items you expect) if you are so inclined.
Me? I have a manual and enjoy the feeling 'driving' but would equally have loved a DSG, and realise that at some point I may need a clutch but for now its stil hanging on
with REVO stg1.