CVTs arent my thing. I prefer the feel (and nudge) of a car shifting gears and the revs going up and down. However, I'm sure you'll enjoy the improved gas mileage and quiet ride.

Just be sure to trade it for something else before too long.......I personally wouldn't want to deal with a hybrid and potential battery issues after 8+ years. My '96 Lexus ES is also developing a few reliability gripes that we didnt expect from "Toyota bulletproof reliability" (leaking engine oil, coolant, ATF, and a feeling that the transmission's gonna go soon).