I've always loved sticks because of the control and the involvement they give you in driving.  However, in our crowded cities, they just don't make sense any more.  

The much maligned CVT does drone unless the engine has an abundance of torque which makes for some fun and having the revs drop off the map under light loads is pure joy to a hyper-miler.

But there is a new kid on the block.  As much as sticks gave you much greater control than automatics, EVs give you that much greater control compared to sticks.  The throttle response of EVs is amazing and if you add in variable regen, it is a driver's dream.

There will always be a soft spot in my heart for manuals, but the EV is simply a better tool all across the board.

Cheers,
John Meyer