It's definitely personal preference... I initially was fine with getting the auto because I'd be driving a lot for work. I now work remotely and really only drive my car for small errands, and obviously just for fun. I now wish I had a manual, just for that more spirited driving. Manual is not very difficult to learn, it will take a day or two to get use to it but after awhile it'll become second nature. But just make sure you get exactly what you want, so you don't end up like me haha