I bought a black se 1996 with auto tranny w/ 125k for $3800 about 6 months ago. If you are looking for one i know depending on your area you really should shouldn't be spending no more than $8000. Just keep on looking try
cars.com
autotrader.com
carsoup.com
ebaymotors.com
This has been my second 4th gen maxi, look out for torn cv boots they are pretty common. My first was a 1995 se with auto I traded it with 150k with no problems, except the cv boots. I awas looking into 5spd but they are a bit harder to find, and you probably would be paying a bit more, honestly I was satisfied with the auto. Good luck