Bottom line - I like the bits I see, but will wait for more info and an actual hands on feel of the vehicle. I agree with an earlier posting that squarely places the blame for lack of manual transmissions on the Detroit powers and marketing idiots. True bottom line, every manual transmission out there (perhaps excepting dual clutch, air operated specials and other super trannies) will last longer than an automatic, and is easier to repair, and less expensive to repair. Stickshift FTW !!!!