Thanks everyone for all the responses, I really appreciate it! I have pretty decided to just get a 5 speed next time I run across one at the junkyard for simplicity and reliability, preferably one from a Civic LX or DX. Perhaps the acceleration or fuel efficiency may not be quite as good as a CVT, but it will still be better than my 4 speed and the fact that it is a much simpler, lighter, and more reliable transmission compared to an auto or CVT more than makes up the difference to me.
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