ok so yea...the "stick" on the si's i thnk is still mounted weird on the dash...BUT you will be the coolest kid on campus if you are actually able to get a '07 Si...I have had two Honda's, both manual transmission. and i loved them. The first was a civic and it was the first time i ever drove stick so yea i was nervous too, but it's easy once you get used to it bro. Also, check out www.tuner-junction.com it's a sweet car tuning site, maybe you can meet up with some fellow honda owners there or look into the car a bit more!Also. The Si should put youback in the seat a bit. DOHC and Vtec will scare you at first i'm sure. : )i still have my second honda, 1995 accord EX...and i love it!