Thanks for the replies!
I ended up getting the manual just because I figured it'd be more fun. It's been quite amusing having to learn how to drive it
I mean, I've stalled a lot, but have yet to grind gears or anything. I'm *very* careful with how I'm driving it as to not screw up the trans or anything. Occasional stalling, tend to rev higher in 1st than I'm probably sposed to, but catching on pretty quick. Sealed the deal on friday and drove a good amount in it so far.
Now, one thing I've wondered, does fuel type matter? Let's say 87 octane vs all the other "higher quality" gass you see at the gas station.