I'm eyeing a CX-5 as a replacement for my 2003 Subaru Forester but am a bit torn on the engine choice. I'm drawn to the car because it like a more modern version of my forester (the new forester seem a bit too bland and large for me), a fun driving small utility vehicle that looks quite good as a bonus. However, I really prefer manual transmissions for the fun factor (I don't commute, no traffic worries) and I'm disappointed mazda is only offering up the manual with the base package. I can probably deal with the loss of features/options on the Sport but I'm worried about the loss of power. Anyone have a manual version and feel like it's slow and underpowered compared to the 2.5? Or does the fact that it's a manual make it more 'fun' than the larger engine?