I purchased only sticks and that was what I drove for 55 years.Nooooo! Don't give up the manual!! I've been driving stick for 27 years starting with my second car, and bought a new manual car 4 years ago with hopes it'll last me another 10-15 years. They are getting more scarce by the year, though.
The Crosstrek has a 6 speed BUT it only comes with the 2.0 engine, and I wanted the 2.5. I was sad to see the Accord being towed away but thankfully the kid who came to tow it ( for the auction) decided to give me money for it as he could fix it and liked the fact that it was a stick.
I am happy he wants to keep it. I hope he leaves my Bruins decals on it.
I have a couple of new decals that I will put on my new car AFTER I get back from the last game of the regular season in Montreal. I don't want any Hab fan damaging my new car.