thanks for the offers on the 5-speeds. We are not dead set against it, but my preference is for her to learn to drive an autom. first & then a manual can be next.
I personally own a manual '02 BMW & a '79 Vette so I hear you guys... I love shifting & down-shifting.
Also, the cars need to be within a short drive, I would never, and I mean never, buy a car I don't see in person, personally drive myself and put it on a lift with a mechanic underneath it. Unfortunately, or fortunately I am way too picky.