Are CVTs as reliable as traditional automatic? Why do so many new cars have them?

I'm about to get a new car and the ones I want all have CVT transmission (Honda, Nissan). I don't know why they don't include an automatic option. Specifically I'm interested in the Murano. I heard Nissan CVTs aren't as good as Hondas?

I tend to drive my car 200k miles and keep them for 20 years so I need to make sure CVTs can last that long.

My Honda Dealer say they may charge me for 'complications of a warranty'. Can they do this?

My Honda Dealer say they may charge me for 'complications of a warranty'. Can they do this? - 1

Added (1). They are changing the SRS module. They said sometimes that the vehicle could have already had a bad sensor on it and the SRS light will come on when a new SRS unit is installed, and, if parts are needed, is billable. I don't feel that is right, especially when I have not had an SRS light on before. Looking for what rights do I have under the circumstances.

What's the best way to learn how to drive manual?

So I want to learn how to drive stick shift, as I've had my eye on a nice looking Honda Prelude, and here in America far fewer people know how to drive stick, which means it's harder for a stick car to be stolen then an automatic. Are there drivers lessons on how to driver stick at drivers school or what? All my friends and family have Automatics, and the closest I have is my current car being a 2003 TL which has what I believe is called Autostick where I can shift the gears one at a time with little computer intervention. Long Story short, how do I learn to drive manual?

What happens if you don't get approved for a car loan after your purchase?

I have bought a car two weeks ago and at the time we applied for 20k $ car loan, we deposited 8k and I was planning to deposit another 4k next week. Now we have received the letter( third party) that we're not approved for the car loan. Does that mean I have to return the car? If so why the Honda company (where we bought the car) didn't tell us anything before we receive the letter? What options do I have?