RE: So who's placing their order on Monday December 3rd.?
Hmmmm... "The salesman said..." I would start to get suspicious as soon as his gum flaps parted (& I am in sales). For anyone to try to tell me they are having trouble with a manual sounds like they want to close the deal on the automatic. They can't sell inventory they don't have therefore cast doubt on the future.
OF COURSE this car will have a manual offered...[sm=pimp.gif]