5-speed manual transmission is subpar, with my old dump truck having a tighter linkage

This vehicle is AMAZING. Yes, I am absolutely astounded by how anyone other than a GM employee could possibly buy one of these cars. The 5-speed manual transmission is subpar, with my old dump truck having a tighter linkage. The front seats are the worst I have ever sat in; they feel like I’m sinking into a bucket, and the side bolsters are so tight that my right leg falls asleep. It feels like a cheap attempt at a sports car-like seating. The fold-down rear seats don’t fold down completely flat, and the steering wheel doesn’t telescope to make up for the terrible seating position. Furthermore, dirt, mud, and snow are often thrown up onto the door handles by the tires.