Automatic or Manual Transmission?

I will be turning 16 soon, and I am getting a 2002 Ford GT Mustang Deluxe, and I am 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?

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