Automatic or Manual Transmission?

I will be turning 16 soon, and I'm getting a 2002 Ford GT Mustang Deluxe, and I'm stumped on which transmission I should get. I don't know how to drive a stick-shift, but I really want to learn how to. And plus it's cheaper. But it's my first car, so I don't know if I should just go with automatic or what. Any suggestions?

Get a manual. They last longer, lower maintenance, better gas mileage, less engine wear, chicks dig guys that can drive a manual.

Automatic. Less to think about for a new driver.