OG I think we leave near each other (not sure why I've mentioned that).
Anyhow, I've had my Golf V 2.0 TDi DSG since new which was back in 2006, I've had it regularly serviced (40k) and it's been absolutely perfect and a pleasure to drive both in traffic and when you want to put your foot down, the combination of the PD diesel and the DSG really works.
Yes it's a wet clutch, and yes it does creep which you need to be able to manoeuvrer in close parking, also the creep really helps when on snow & ice as it allows you to pull away without touching the accelerator (with a DSG you can't change up to second even in manual until you've reached a certain speed - the newer updated boxes might allow this?).
As has been mentioned don't leave it in D at lights unless it's for 30 seconds or less, slip it into N.
I will definitely get another one and I do get annoyed when commentators run them down without even driving or owning one first.
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