i just learned to drive a MTX just before the start of winter(my dakota winter vheicle). Its a blast to drive, and in heavy trafic it is just fine. I dont think not being able to drive a manual can be related to lazyness... more like the majority of people being unwilling to learn something new, or to learn in the first place. People tend to stick with what they learned first unless they have to change. (me for example) I probly still wouldent be able to drive a stick if my dad wouldent of sold me his truck for cheap. But the need of a winter vheicle forced me to learn.