Most 5-Speed transmissions don't "chirp"
But Most autotrannies Chirp.
None of the Diesels "we" have owned have ever cjirped,, and they have been all 5-Speeds,, (a '92, a '96, and my 98. 5)
But, We have a friend who has had a '96, '97 and an '01 they have been automatics, and have all chirped loudly.
MerrickNJr