I used to think that you had to have an auto for remote start too, but it's not so. It's just that most companies don't want to be liable for people starting their cars in gear, and so don't warranty the product for that usage, or blazen the package with "AUTO ONLY," etc. But it *is* possible to get a remote starter for a manual car. I have a friend with an Eclipse with one, and he's been lucky enough to never smash anything by leaving it in reverse, etc. Although I'm very sure it COULD happen.