I took an automatic station wagon for a test drive a few weeks back. I didn't like it one bit. I've had my whole driving career in a manual, and while I really want a Mazda 6 wagon for the versatility, comfort and reliability, I'm sticking with my 4banger manual 2013 focus until it DIES.
Then I'll definitely know that there is nothing that is possible to be found in manual, and wagon, and relatively decent condition, and I'll then have to make the choice to hand in my licence and never drive a car again, because I don't want to drive an automatic. At all, ever.
RE: Driving Stick