converting auto to manual

It would excede the price difference between a good deal on an auto and a cornhole job on a manual. You've gotta go buy the parts, then you've got to fabricate a pedal box to add a clutch.

I'm thinking it would run you $5000-10,000, depending on the parts and who does the work.

Within 25 miles of my house there are several.
private party
2001 coupe - 11.3k mi, $19000 white
1999 coupe - 33k mi, $17,950 black w/nav system
2000 sedan - 42k mi, $16,000 silver
dealers
2000 sedan - 20k mi, $unknown, but a buddy of mine's dad works there and can get the price easy enough. Also silver
2001 sedan - 13.4k mi, $20,995 white
on eBay
2000 coupe - 26k mi, current bid $12,100 (reserve not met) red - in Ohio

i dont think itll cost 5k...maybe max. check the i-club forums. its been discussed so many times and on a couple threads it lists exactly what you need. also check out posts from MPREZYA he did the swap.