I used to want an automatic because I tend to accidentally fall down to 1500 rpm, usually when I'm going uphill but driving automatic made me realize I prefer manual because the clutch pedal makes me feel more control over my car. I also like how small my manual hatchback is. Driving a bigger car means I can't drive how I usually do cause my right wheels are too close to the road edge and I can't park it everywhere. If I got some money, I would buy the same manual hatchback I have now but in hot hatch version and with less mileage.