Just read the write up, and that's re-assuring to hear. I tried out a Golf R DSG, and was underwhelmed by the driving experience, as the OP said, it was fast. In my view it simply didn't make enough noise, and I found that the Mk3 TT 230 STronic was actually far more fun to drive with the upshifts and the noise it made.
From what you have written, I look forward to trying out a
290 Cupra DSG when the time comes to start looking again (soon hopefully!)...
I'm after a car which makes lots of noises, but also looking a bit of a sleeper as to not attract too much unwanted attention, so hopefully this will fit the bill nicely!