Ive Owned 2 auto 2.2s and one standard ,youll like the 5spd stick although it will probably need a master cylinder and slave cylinder replaced soon if it never was been serviced. I would take the advice of others and have it looked at for leaks at these 2 points ,the brake reservior also serves as the hydro fluid for this setup.In regards to the motor it will usually have a problem with the leaking injector seals at the injector pump .You are required to buy an $80 SPECIAL SOCKET from MB to pull the old rubber seal out and replace with new.Look for leaks here also.If a shop was to do this for you it would run north of $600 easy .Any service records?