audi_since_90

A3 manual is the first decent shift from Audi - don't pass it up

JimV

and one of my tiptronics had steering mounted buttons too. these paddles much better.

UncleNoName

Last 3 cars manual. Miss it. DSG faster and more convenient but not as fun.

boki-san

:eatingpopcorn:

April

transmission alternative you can find. Technically it's a manu-matic as it still retains a clutch.

Yes, some people will tell you that many race cars use some form of manu-matic, but a race car is about being the most efficient (fastest), and not about being the most fun.

However, if you like complete driver involvement, then the 3 pedal car is the only way to go. I drove the 1st gen TT when it came out with DSG, then a broken-in example some time later. Finally I drove a DSG A3 when it came out. I really wanted to like it. As much as I find the technology wonderful and recognize the benefits of DSG, for me it remains an automatic transmission alternative, not a manual transmission alternative.

Drove both back to back - maybe even several times. Go with your gut.

customfab

for 2k i can shift my own gears. DSG is nice but to expensive

911

It looks like I'm in the minority group here as I really love the DSG. I will say, though, that I have not driven an A3 with a manual tranny, but I really do enjoy the DSG.

Hesaputz

prefer the DSG as a daily driver. I'm lucky enough that I have 911's when I need a manual fix.

Craig3Q

I like the DSG, especially when driving twisty roads, but sometimes (seldom) I do wish for a manual

JScottC

That's funny - I don't find it jerky, except when cold. I love DSG!