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I am buying a new A3 S-line 3.2 but do I go for the DSG or Manual???
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It all depends on what relationship you intend to have with your car /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif.
Both gearboxes are excellent. However, the DSG is probably the best automatic in the world whereas the manual, while very good, is not the world's best.
The DSG is above all else, an automatic (duh!). Granted, it uses twin sequential dry clutches (no sloshy torque converter), and you can choose to select gears yourself as well. BUT, the computer will decide on the amount of clutch slip and downshift rev-match. In some situations, it will not do as asked (too aggressive a downshift, etc).
The manual is nice: light and precise, with excellent gearing. The pedals don't easily allow heal & toeing though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif. The biggest advantage of the manual is that you remain in full control of every transmission related parameter. Just how important that is to you is a question only you can answer.
Ben.