I learned how to drive using a MT jeep, our family car was an AUV with MT, my 1st issued company car was a MT, then another MT and the most recent MT. Familiarity wise and daily driving i would still fancy the MT. But when encountering terrible traffic and long drives with no other vehicles the need for an AT is usually a want.

Also, what mechanics tell me its more expensive to maintain an AT than MT. With the advent of Sequential Manual Transmissions, I think you get the best of both worlds.