Stick shift for first car?

Ok, so I'm a nanny and my boss and her family are moving, and I need to get my license and a car in the next few months because that commute on the bus will be exhausting for me. My landlord, who I have known for 10+ years, is selling her old honda accord, and is willing to let me make payments on it. It needs a few repairs but the price of the car and the repair is way less than I had planned on spending on a car in the first place. Its the perfect size and has a good appearance too. BUT it has a manual transmission which I have no experience with (honestly my experience with driving even an automatic is limited…) There's a good school nearby where I could take lessons, but I'm still not sure… I want the car so badly, but I wanna be sure I can handle it.

There are plenty of steep hills where my boss is moving, and I would have to get on the freeway, and I'm sure there'll be plenty of traffic… I intend to take it slow at first, maybe drive around the neighborhood then to the grocery store, things like that after I get my license. So… Should I go for it or not?

Which of these midsize sedans is best as a first car?

These are all 2003 models:
Honda Accord
Nissan Altima
Subaru Legacy
Toyota Camry
Volkswagen Passat
I hear the Accord is a very reliable car but I heard that the 2003 models were prone to transmission failures, so they should be avoided. Also, I hear Volkswagens cost a lot to maintain and repair. So, which one would you buy?

How does a sunroof in Honda Accord VI work?

Sorry for any English mistakes that may appear on this question.
So, i was wondering if a sunroof in European version of Honda Accord VI (1998-2002) slips completely in, or just opens slightly, like in attached photo?
I'm talking about sedan, 2.0i ES How does a sunroof in Honda Accord VI work

Why doesn't my car key work anymore?

Ok this may sound very odd but my spare Honda Accord 2012 key got left in a pot and put into a pottery kiln and baked at a couple thousand degrees. It still goes into the ignition and turns on my car and engine but then the engine turns off, why does this happen and how do I get this fixed for generally cheap

Which of these cars is the best as a first car?

Acura TL
Audi A4
Honda Accord
Infiniti G
Lexus ES
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Nissan Altima
Nissan Maxima
Subaru Legacy
Toyota Avalon
Toyota Camry
Which one is the best? If the model years matter, they are 2001-2003.

Is there anyway I can prevent rock chips?

Probably a dumb question.
I recently purchased a 2012 Honda Accord, I've had it for about a month and every time I wash it, there's a new scratch or rock chip on the hood and it's really annoying.
Just wondering if there's anything I can do?
And what's my best bet for touch up paint to cover up the small rock chips? They drive me crazy. My 1999 integra doesn't even have any of these scratches or rock chips.