Hey Scotty i know you are not a GM fan but the Chevy spark has a Manuel transmission on all trims also has apple car play and Android auto what are your thoughts with the one with the Manuel one than the CVT ones plus I live in Hialeah.
Chevys are mostly crap, especially the Sparks. They are made in Mexico, where QC is questionable at best. The manual transmission might last a little longer, but you'll end up having issues in other cheaper made parts.
If you really want a compact car, try the Honda Fit instead.
Scotty made a video about Chevys, so you might want to check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMZCFB9DWQA
If you want the transmission to last forever, get the manual transmission.
CVTs have been around for a while but are fragile compared to a manual gearbox. CVTs are more of a problem in larger cars with more horsepower but are inherently apt to be a problem over time. So get the stick!
Thank you for the advice I am looking for a first time car before a Civic type R to get the hang of driving stick this is because the type r is 40 grand and I am saving it up when I get the spark