there will never be a common ground on this topic... ever. I’ve driven manual in almost every MK XX GTI over 30 years and this is my first DSG. Added power and the joy of driving it crushes every manual I’ve ever had (minus my old WRX)...love the drive....I don’t miss shifting sitting in 2 hours of traffic a day AT ALL.
at the end of the day, it’s all subjective to each person
Absolutely. My only issue are the people who try to justify their decision by spreading BS.