It actually is a manual transmition. It is not actually "dead", but pretty close. It won't stay in gear, and recently would not get into first either. The mechanic said something about a broken shifting rod or something, and worn gears. I could have still driven it, but kind of dangerous and annoying when delivering pizza. Pizza delivery was slow anyway, so I just junked it and got a cashiering job and am riding the bus now. I don't think I will be getting a car again any time soon with my finances.