David - ditto everything you
David - ditto everything you say about dropping the manual transmission. I bought my first Forester in 2001. Now have my second one which is a 2005. Both were manuals and great cars. I want a manual for the winter driving in Colorado. There is definitely more control, as you stated. If Subaru drops the manual, it is not likely I'll buy a 3rd Subaru. So sad and disappointing. I do not mind having to order it and wait 6 weeks or so, if I can just continue to purchase a manual. And, ditto re: paddle shifters.