Where can I buy a shop manual?

The original factory "shop manual" for DSMs is actually two manuals: a mechanical book and an electrical book. These items are almost always purchased together, so a "shop manual" usually means both books.

Click here for some information on the Chilton's manual, brought to you by Edmunds.  Additionally, both the Haynes and Chilton's manuals for 1G cars are available from Amazon.com, an online bookseller, for roughly $20 each plus shipping. Still another option is the Alldata/Popular Mechanics Automotive Repair CD-ROMs, which include the TSBs. They are available from Alldata for about $25.

It must be noted that opinions on the aftermarket manuals vary - most people recognize that the Haynes manual is superior in some respects, while the Chilton's is better in other areas.

The Last Word: Getting the CD should be fine, as nobody will care now about possible copyright violations on the factory manuals. Notice I said "should".

Speaking of possible copyright violations, if you are looking for service manuals, dig throuh this site: http://www.lilevo.com/mirage/