I had 2 jeeps that had the 5 speed trannies. An 89 Cherokee, and an 89 Wrangler. They were fun but that was when I was younger. Now a days I appreciate the auto trannies. Now.. If I had a sports car I might enjoy a manual but we'll see.
I'm with you on that...still like stick shifts, even though I don't own any currently. (Getting older stinks. )
(Used to make fun of "granny tranny" cars back in the day...Oldsmobile and Buick especially. )