My first max was an Auto...........I always wanted an 5-speed max..........So after 6 months of looking I finally found my new baby.....a 1997 Pearl White Maxima SE 5-speed...I put over $5000 in mods on her..I'm going to keep her till the wheels fall off......now I'm looking for a white 2002 or 2003 SE 6-speed ....to add to the garage.......it might take 6 more months but it worth it