I'm with @El-bigote_AJ. I bought my '21 GTI with the 6-MT because I wanted the personal and engaging driving experience of a manual car, and to get a nice one before they are gone from the market. It was a personal and nostalgic choice, and I love it. BUT, if I were to get one with more of an eye toward modding seriously, the DSG holds a lot of appeal for me. For me, it was the trade off of engagement and experience versus robustness and performance, but I could easily be tempted to get another/next one with DSG.
- Bob