well, one of the reasons im getting rid of the stang is that its auto, and that its loud, and that its bouncy, and...list goes on. the car has been giving me problems, the cops are always looking at me, so i just think that its better that i get rid of it. not to mention the IS is luxury, looks good, and the interior isnt made of all plastic. so im probably gonna end up getting an 02 5spd IS. only problem is finding the one i want at a good price...