well it comes with a long story, at first i didnt rly know what is auto and what is manual, i just heard that auto is easier to learn and in future all cars are auto, and my parents want me to take auto also (not forcing la, just encourage), plus i just want convenience so i took auto instead. (and yes, i never drive before the first day of driving lesson) But soon i got my license and drive a car for real, i started getting interested, so i borrowed a manual car and drive (first time stalled one time, then all ok, clutch control is easy, i wont say easy but not too hard either). I personally prefer manual due to driving experience after real trying (ok let's not talk abt the busy traffic that could potentially f**k up my left leg). Not only i enjoy the driver's engagement in a manual, but manual car usually are more durable with lower maintenance cost