DSG or Manual - About to order a new MK3 Octy VRS

Not sure where all the hate on Diesel+DSG comes from.

It has a narrower powerband, so 8ms upshifts are surely a good thing to keep it in the sweet spot? - vs a manual box.

I kinda look forwards to learning how to make the DSG do exactly what I want, or in complex situations, just use it as a clutchless manual.

Also, not sure the lack of flappypaddles is all that bad, once you are steering past about 120 degrees your hands are going to move and be in the wrong place for them, but your left hand will always find the gearstick.

I can see why people think manual is more engaging/interesting, but when I want to make my motoring more complex I'll be on the bike micromanaging a perfect line, apex, gear, body position and lean...

I guess my only gripe about the DSG is how the 380nm torque output is right on it's torque limit... kinda limits the ability to remap without worrying about the box.

Its exactly due to the narrow power band , the dsg usually upshifts too far early , I found when driving the diesel the 'box needed to downshift twice or sometimes three times to get the power i was asking for , its much less of an issue than it was with earlier engines (like the PD's) but still less than ideal , personally I think the manual box is really well suited to the diesel and is an excellent box so its not a case of "hate" more like many people thinking the diesel engine is better suited to the manual box

Also on the Octy the flappy paddles are attached to the wheel so are always at your finger tips