Uhh, no. Mitsubishi sells them with a manual transmission option because some people prefer the simplicity and direct control that this offers. This is how people with manual transmissions can get better real-world fuel economy than those with CVT, sometimes as much 5-10mpg better. It doesn't "totally [go] against the purpose of the vehicle", that makes no sense whatsoever.
No offense, but you're talking out your rear. A manual is almost always cheaper to fix or replace, because it's built to allow regular adjustment and clutch replacement. Automatic transmissions are incredibly complex, and because of this the cost to replace is often less than the cost of repairs. Factor in the labor costs, and I'd much rather pay for fixing a manual transmission than a CVT.
I've taught several people to drive stick in my car now, and I'm still on my first clutch.