Do you think the extra cost of a six speed trans, over a four, is worth the expense?
Just kidding you.
Wouldn't most people going to all the trouble and expense of a procedure you don't see every day... well you do, but most of the great unwashed don't... almost automatically get thrust into the teacher/mentor role?
Seems that role would be a natural for you because being a little older you've been out there dealing with life and the world...