Hey Sid,
Yep, it's a 5 speed manual. I'm expecting to get upwards of 28-20 MPG on average.
I didn't like the stock shifter knob so I went junkyarding Friday afternoon and found one I like better.
It's from a Geo Metro with the pattern embossed.(The one in the 911 is from a Ford Probe

)
I give up--what is an HG and should I be looking for it?