I think the dealer is smart. Look at what happened to the Civic SI. No one wants them the dealers have been dropping the price. I don't think their as good as the old SI's when I test drove it with my friend who was considering buying one. But there's no big woop for that car and it's not a bad ride. Now they have to discount them to get rid of them. If he lets people try it out, especially enthusiasts, he'll hype it up to all of us who will in turn drool a little for it. It keeps the car in site of the consumers/enthusiasts. Soon (in a year) there be plenty to go around and we'll be like, "yeah!" and go running for it.

Good review. What I wouldn't give to have a chance at a Manual Six when I bought my car.