cheap car to learn manuel

hi, im looking to buy a used car soon... which will be my first car.
dad says that i should buy a manuel car. so i was just wondering whats a decent older car that is manuel.. that is not too expensive because ill be getting a new car after i get the hang of driving stick.. i was looking at an old corolla but thats as far as ive looked so far:lol2: .. any suggestions?
thanks

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