They didn't make the V6 Accord with a 5 speed for a long time. I believe the first year to include that option (and it was an option, as strangely the automatic was cheaper) was either 2000 or 2001.

Edit: Weird, the mod thinks otherwise. I've never seen one in person, so I guess I'll just have to agree with him. I really thought the newer ones 6thG did, though (the year they changed the bumper.)