I've always had manual cars, from small to large and ive always said id never get an auto. I test drive both types and bought a dsg about a month ago and I'm love it. I can't understand why you'd want manual for towing, dsg offers a much more relaxing drive when you need to plow through the miles and when you get there and unhook, you can take control with the paddles and have so fun. IMO go to a main dealer and take each for a long drive and see which you prefer, for the type of car the golf is, the dsg makes real sense.
