I have more than 25+ years of driving experience. It was only about 2 years ago that my cars (and the family's) had A/T. Convenience is what I'm after now. I agree, physical condition is a factor in driving M/T, especially in city streets. My dad, who's a senior citizen and still loves to drive had to sell his much-loved M/T CRV for an A/T when his knees started aching.