Not gonna lie, I missed driving stick so much I sold my C350 coupe, smooth as butter, to hop into my MT FR-S...
I realize there are plenty of things that make driving AT convenient, having owned a couple myself - but I am far more entertained by the DIY mentality behind driving my car. Plus - living in SF, where cars aren't exactly as common as they were in LA, driving stick means people can't borrow it
I don't think there's anything wrong with automatics (dual clutches included) - many of them shift way smoother and faster than I can, yet I can't imagine driving a sporty car without rowing through the gears myself...
I don't really mind the hills at all, made me nail the clutch engagement right away on this car.