The problem is those days are gone, even without EVs. Between modern automatics more efficient and longer lasting, and cheap reliable CVTs (also more efficient), manual transmissions have no future. I also prefer driving a stick, and frequently complained about limited availability in the US, but technology has passed it by

[–] Ziglin@lemmy.world 1 points 19 hours ago

That doesn't affect how nice it is to drive though, not that I personally would want to touch a clutch pedal.

[–] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

cheap, reliable CVT

I may be out of date but Nissan’s CVTs self destruct very effectively and Subaru’s don’t handle the torque of the H6 so well. They’re still unpleasant to drive. Give me an EV every day.