Hey wantapony2001,
I got my 98Cobra July 3, 2001 - first Mustang, first manual. I had an idea of how to drive a stick, but hadn't had any driving experience. Let me tell you, you'll be fine! It's really nothing to learn, and here I am, six months into my Cobra, and I shift with the best of them
. I even did surprisingly well on my first 1/4 mile passes in November.
Good Luck!
Mandy