I love e windows, AC, and remote locks, would never buy a car without them. I used to think that I would never get an automatic trans but new ones get about the same mileage as manual, are reliable, and a lot better in a traffic jam.
I buy used though and let the new buyer take the hit on depreciation.
There's another big plus for an automatic transmission that you don't even learn about unless (God forbid) you have an accident that results in a broken hand, arm, ankle, foot, or leg. You can still drive your vehicle in spite of the injury. I've had one broken wrist and one combination broken foot and ankle. There was no way I could have gotten around in either case without an automatic transmission car. A car with a stick shift is a good fun toy, but it will let you down in a pinch like that.