I had the same problem but was 'lucky.' I live in Alabama right now and had to buy through a different dealership in Tenn but they sold it before the order was fully processed. So then I had to buy one that was in GA and wait three days to get it. When I was signing for it another salesman wanted to show it to a different customer because he never saw one. They seem to be a rare breed. I think it has something to do with the 'lazy American' thing and the fact that most of the people who drive manuals anymore are the people who can't afford the automatic. I refuse to drive an auto and am having a blast with this thing.

James