This is turning out to be a non-issue....
That is - No cars are available. This is true of the national rental companies as well as the 'local' mom and pop shops. All have automatics.
Buying a car is not an option....
I'll probably just use the 2002 and be VERY careful....
I could rent a Porsche for ~$250 a day but - who knows... Might be a fun way to make a 'day of it' - then again...