The car I have now has a CVT. Yes it is terribly smooth and efficient (I routinely get hybrid level mpg with just the 4 cyl)...but a lot of times I miss the skill, control, and subtleties of my last car with it's 5 spd stick...
*** “I miss the skill, control, and subtleties of my last car with it’s 5 spd stick” ***
I searched and shopped for a Manual Transmission, they were scarce ... I just like them... why drive if it isn’t fun?