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personally i wouldn't mess around with the stato in the way of fitting a manual as i can't see the point. the stato is the sort of car to relax in and enjoy its smooth comfy ride, not have the hassle of having to change gears. To me it is a smooth cruiser style vehicle so i wouldn't bother trying to make it perform, I would just enjoy it for the hippo it is.