I like manual but since the aren't many "hills" in Florida (mainly bridges) I never really got the hang of starting up without practically rolling back into someone.
Now I have auto on my car and truck.
The truck is an old Bronco and apparently they didn't have the option of getting a manual or they are very rare. But many posters on the Bronco forum converted to manual for 4wheeling. What a fun truck. OJ not included

(It's white)